Machine Operator Manufacturing

ALTON WASHINGTON

**** ******* **** • Raleigh, NC 27604

919-***-**** • **************@*****.***

Mastery of machine operations according to GMP, accurately moving and processing materials in accordance

with procedures. Works in compliance with procedures, regulations, safety programs (SOPs), etc., following lean

manufacturing principles and current manufacturing practices (cGMPs).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Tech Durham, NC

American Red Cross Biomedical Services APR 2013 - PRESENT

Separate whole blood units into other components like platelets, plasma, cryo and red blood cells in a cleanroom

environment by electronic separation. Perform safety checks prior to operating centrifuge machines.

Operate expressers to express plasma from whole blood units.

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Utilize ePROGESA program to log donors and donation information into the program also to hold and

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reject units.

Receive and inspect units and transporters being delivered into manufacturing by using the shipping

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report and the blood container manifest.

Operate segment machines to segment units for racking and to place into freezers.

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Perform QC checks on freezers, segment machines, centrifuge machines and scales before production.

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Machine Operator Machine Operator

Cree Inc., Durham, NC Masterbrand Cabinets, Kinston, NC

SEP 2007 – APR 2013 JAN 2003 – SEP 2007

Managed and trained over seven operators to work as a machine operator, programming tools and

troubleshooting tools when needed, following all SOPs. Worked at Wet Bench Operator, utilizing buffered oxide

etch and other chemicals to remove metals from silicon carbide wafers while using chemical scan system.

Programmed tools to cut and drill holes in wood to build cabinets, while wearing PPE.

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Place silver, gold, and other metals onto the silicon carbide wafers.

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Gained over ten tool and wet bench certifications.

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Worked in a Class 100 Cleanroom in a full cleanroom suit while following all cGMP.

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Work using high power microscopes to inspect the wafers to see if all metals have been removed.

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QC all tools and bits before production runs

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Packed and stocked cabinets for shipping, utilizing pallet jack to load and unload materials.

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EDUCATION

Wake Technical Community College BioNetwork Capstone Center Raleigh, NC • JUL 2012 – FEB 2013

Certifications Obtained:

Bio Works: Process Technician Training Certificate Elements of Current Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate

Biomanufacturing Certificate Industrial Microbiology Certificate

Career Readiness Certificate/Sliver Elements of Aseptic Manufacturing I & II Certificates

Introduction to Biomolecules Certificate Operation in Biotechnology Processes Certificate

References Available Upon Request

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