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Matthias Kern

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Matthias Kern
Lohne (Oldenburg), Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 3 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

SF Spritzguss + Formenbau Bergmann

  • Trial runs of new molds
  • Process optimizations
  • Process engineering consulting
  • Employee training
Feb 2019 - Present
7 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

M.D.S. Meyer GmbH

  • Optimization of various accessories for extrusion channel pipes
  • Process engineering support and consulting
Oct 2017 - Present
8 years 6 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

(RPC) Berry Promens Netherlands B.V.

  • Changeover of injection molding machines
  • Trial runs
  • Process optimizations, mainly automotive parts for the truck division on large machines
Aug 2017 - Present
8 years 8 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Müller-Technik GmbH Steinfeld und Müller-Technik CZ s.r.o.

  • Changeover of injection molding machines
  • Trial runs
  • Process optimizations
Jul 2017 - Present
8 years 9 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Ganser Werkzeugbau GmbH

  • Trial runs of prototype tools, automotive
Mar 2017 - Present
9 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

(RPC) Berry Bramlage GmbH

  • Changeover of injection molding machines
  • Sample runs
  • Process optimizations, mainly for high-speed packaging items
Dec 2016 - Present
9 years 4 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

fm Kunststofftechnik GmbH

  • Process engineering support
  • Staff training
Aug 2016 - Present
9 years 8 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Kunststofftechnik Ros GmbH & Co. KG

  • Sample runs
  • On-the-job staff training
  • Mostly ball bearing cages made of PA6, PA6.6, PA46, PEEK and other materials
Aug 2016 - Present
9 years 8 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

WPS GmbH

  • Staff training for career changers
  • Process optimization
Oct 2015 - Present
10 years 6 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

BB Stanz- und Umformtechnik (Würth)

  • Process optimization
Jul 2015 - Present
10 years 9 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

SYNTECH GmbH

  • Sampling
Jun 2015 - Present
10 years 10 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Golden Compound GmbH

  • Process engineering support
  • Assisting with sampling for new customers
Sep 2014 - Present
11 years 7 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Faust Kunststoffwerk GmbH & Co. KG

  • Sampling of new tools
Mar 2014 - Present
12 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Henke GmbH

  • Process engineering support in injection molding
  • Hands-on training for employees and career changers
  • Training apprentices to become plastics processing mechanics
  • Systematization of workflows
May 2013 - Present
12 years 11 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Kronen-Hansa-Werk GmbH & Co. KG

  • Changeover of injection molding machines
  • Sampling
  • Process optimizations
  • Shift supervision
Apr 2013 - Present
13 years

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Heiso GmbH

  • Technical support for injection molding
Mar 2013 - Present
13 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Artec GmbH

  • Set up injection molding machines
  • Process monitoring
  • Shift supervision
Feb 2013 - Present
13 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

HKS Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG

  • Set up injection molding machines
  • Process monitoring
  • Shift supervision
Nov 2012 - Present
13 years 5 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Lear Corporation GmbH

  • Process optimization of problematic molds
Aug 2012 - Present
13 years 8 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Keeeper (OKT) Germany GmbH

  • Set up injection molding machines
Aug 2012 - Present
13 years 8 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Omega Technology Plastic GmbH & Co. KG

  • Sampling new tools
  • Process optimization
Jul 2011 - Present
14 years 9 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

POLYTEC Plastics Germany GmbH & Co. KG

  • Complete handling of setup orders until parts approval
  • Process optimizations for inconsistent part quality
  • Acting shift supervisor
  • Support for new white goods projects
  • Sampling of new tools, mainly automotive
  • Hands-on employee training in injection molding
May 2011 - Present
14 years 11 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Tölke Maschinenbau GmbH

  • Process engineering support in injection molding
Apr 2011 - Present
15 years

Service provider for plastic injection molding

MERKUTEC GmbH & Co. KG

  • Sampling of new and prototype tools, mainly technical parts.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (15 years) and Automotive (14.5 years).

Manufacturing
Automotive

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Product Development (15 years), Production (15 years), Operations (14.5 years), Quality Assurance (14.5 years), and Human Resources (12 years).

Product Development
Production
Operations
Quality Assurance
Human Resources

Skills

  • Shift Supervision / Production Management
  • Quality Management Representative Din En Iso 9001:2000
  • Machines: Engel, Krauss Maffei, Arburg, Battenfeld, Haitian, Sumitomo, Demmag, Klöckner Ferromatik, Stork, Husky, Netztal, Etc.
  • Various Control Systems From Older To The Latest
  • Processes: General Injection Molding
  • Processes: Technical Injection Molding
  • Processes: High-speed Thin-wall Parts
  • Processes: Processing Of Bio-based Material
  • Processes: Multimedia Compact Discs
  • Processes: Two-component Applications
  • Processes: Chemical And Physical Foaming, Including Core-back Tools.

Languages

German
Native
English
Elementary

Education

Aug 1979 - Jul 1982

Apprenticeship as a plastics molder

Plastics molder

Oct 1977 - Jun 1979

Two-year vocational school for business

Business

Certifications & licenses

Technology Process And Quality Control (TPQ CC200)

Engel

Introduction to quality management

Machine setup course – M 10 Arburg

Certified industrial foreman – Plastics and rubber

IHK Würzburg – Schweinfurt

Practical exercises part II

Mannesmann Demag

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Lohne (Oldenburg), Germany.

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 1 role and for 24 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Service provider for plastic injection molding.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Service provider for plastic injection molding at SF Spritzguss + Formenbau Bergmann.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for SF Spritzguss + Formenbau Bergmann, M.D.S. Meyer GmbH, (RPC) Berry Promens Netherlands B.V., Müller-Technik GmbH Steinfeld und Müller-Technik CZ s.r.o., and Ganser Werkzeugbau GmbH.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Operations. Matthias also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Operations.

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias attended Apprenticeship as a plastics molder for Plastics molder.

Does Matthias have any certificates?

Matthias has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Technology Process And Quality Control (TPQ CC200), Introduction to quality management, and Machine setup course – M 10 Arburg.

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