Thomas R. Hoffman

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Newmanstown, PA 17073 610-***-****

Objective: Seeking the Machine Operator Position

Education: Eastern Lebanon County High School Myerstown, PA

Graduation: 1977

Berks Technical Institute Reading, PA

GPA: 3.65/4.00

Completed 9 months of Computer

Networking Training

Work Experience:

McNeil Pharmaceuticals Lancaster, Pa 17601

Packaging Specialist Machine Operator July 2014 – Present

. Quality packaging using GMP procedures and methods obtained from the Standard operating procedures.

. Following guidelines for the daily weight checks and quality checks.

. Operate seventeen station bottling line, using Cognex machinery.

.Quality cleaning of the Filler operation and Cartoner.

. SAP transactions to order Parts & Goods used in production.

. Operations of Fork lift to move Bulk Goods from different Zones.

. Aseptic Quality Cleaning

Alcon Laboratories Sinking Spring, PA

Machine Specialist II July 2012- July 2014

Produce needles used in eye surgery applications

Obtain daily work orders through in-house computer system

Maintain daily detailed records for each work order produced; routine audits, both in-house, and by the FDA

Operate the AP Needle machine proficiently

Use various tools to complete tasks; these include micrometers, microscopes, calipers, grinding wheel

Set up machine to produce different needle products according to work orders

Quality control check needles for correctness

Use IQS data collection system for record keeping of work orders

Maintain strong attention to detail during production process; variations must be less than 0.003”

Perform any preventative or necessary maintenance on machines

Aide in training other operators on equipment and practices

Adhere strictly to company SOP’s and GMP’s

Morgan Corporation Ephrata, PA

Painter November 2011-July, 2012

Constructed truck boxes

Prepared truck frames for painting. This involved sanding the frames with air-powered sanders, then priming them.

Painted finish coats on truck frames using HVLP paint equipment

Milprint-Bemis Lebanon, PA

Slitter Operator March 2009- September 2011

Operated slitting machine to cut candy wrapper film to its appropriate size according to each customer’s order specifications

Operated electric-powered forklift to move film rolls from storage areas to the slitting machine. Extreme caution was used to ensure not damaging the film edges while moving throughout the plant

Prepared cut film rolls for shipping. This involved stacking rolls on skids and wrapping them for safe transport. Skids were moved using an electric pallet jack.

Completed in-house SAP training to ensure correct work orders and shipments.

Kountry Kraft Kitchens Newmanstown, PA

Quality Control Inspector March 2008- March 2009

Responsible for installation of hardware on manufactured cabinetry

Conducted inspections of finished cabinet orders to ensure quality workmanship as well as correctness and completeness of orders prior to shipping

Operated a forklift to move both finished and unfinished products throughout the production facility and shipping areas

Carpenter Technologies Reading, PA

Wet Grind Machine Operator September 2000- March 2008

Responsible for operating the wet grind machine to remove defects out of steel coils being sent out for job orders. This involved setting machine tensions, speeds, and pressures using the machine’s computer program according to each job’s specifications

Operated the mainframe computer to obtain work tickets for each scheduled order, as well as enter finished work order data

Responsible for ensuring correct labeling of lot numbers and job numbers for finished orders prior to shipping

Operated a forklift to move both finished and unfinished steel coils on and off of the grinding machine. Some coils weighed in excess of 10,000 pounds

Also operated a forklift to change out defective steel scrap containers underneath grinding machine\

Assumed roles on both the Quality Control and Safety Teams within the plant

Gehl Company Lebanon, PA

Paint Line Supervisor May 1988- September 2000

Responsible for overseeing and aiding in the painting of agricultural equipment such as feed lot mixers and manure spreaders

Operated electric, propane, and diesel-powered forklifts to move materials throughout the plant

Assumed the role of Safety Committee President. This involved conducting monthly plant inspections to ensure safe working conditions

Computers/

Technology: Experience in: Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

References:

Jeff Kohl; Kohl Building Products

Phone:717-***-****

Brent Kahl; Owner/Operator, Kahl’s Refinishing

Phone: 717-***-****

Elvin Hurst JR./Owner/President, Kountry Kraft Kitchens

Phone: 610-***-****

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