Darsh Patel
Pakenham,VIC
Summary
Experienced and reliable Extrusion Operator with 3 years of experience in operating and maintaining plastic extruder, ensuring high-quality production while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Aussie Growers Australasia Pty Ltd
02.2024 - Current
- Operated and monitored Allen Bradley-based HMI systems for filler and pasteuriser control during high-speed production runs.
- Managed setup and operation of rotary filler running at 180 bottles/min, adjusting parameters for various product viscosities and bottle types.
- Performed capper adjustments for metal twist-off caps, fine-tuning of torque to ensure consistent sealing and tamper integrity.
- Diagnosed and resolved labelling issues on Impresstik labeler, correcting creasing, label height misalignment, and position variance to meet quality specifications.
- Conducted changeovers across filling, capping, and labelling equipment with minimal downtime while maintaining GMP and HACCP compliance.
- Operated and set up production lines for FMCG packaging, including changeovers and machine fault troubleshooting.
- Performed part replacements and minor mechanical maintenance during shift to reduce downtime.
Extruder Operator
Recycling Plastic Australia
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Undertaking the industrial operations towards recycling of plastics through sorting, extrusion and water treatment activities.
- Set up and operated extrusion machinery, ensuring accurate product dimensions and specifications.
- Monitored extrusion process parameters (temperature, pressure, speed) and adjusted accordingly to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Troubleshooted equipment malfunctions and performed routine maintenance, including part replacement and minor repairs.
- Inspected extruded products for defects and ensured adherence to quality control standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
- Using the Forklift for move the finished goods and additive masterbatch sources.
Production Operator
Detmold Packaging Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Set-up machines, maintain run speeds & efficiency to product specifications.
- Achieve production targets as set for the machine by managing downtime, resources and equipment.
- Adjusts functional parts of the machine and control instruments using the necessary hand and power tools as required.
- Minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues.
- Report any potential workplace WHS hazards, incidents & proactively provide solutions.
- Maintains a safe & clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules.
- Ensure all products are produced to product specifications & aid in resolution of quality complaints.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Victoria, VIC08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
India06.2016
Skills
- Data Entry
- Production Coordination
- Troubleshoot
- Work in Team
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Production and processing
Certification
- LF Forklift
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Aussie Growers Australasia Pty Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Production Operator
Detmold Packaging Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
Extruder Operator
Recycling Plastic Australia
01.2022 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University