Medical Manufacturing

Ryan T Lauria

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Clinton, CT, *****

431.

*********@*****.***

Objective

To utilize the knowledge and technical experience that I have accumulated

in a challenging and exciting work environment.

Summary

During my four years at Covidien, I executed many validations and projects

for both R&D and Engineering; I learned a tremendous amount about extrusion

and plastic processing and the strict regulations required by the medical

device industry. I became proficient in both maintaining and repairing

extrusion equipment and the ancillary equipment associated with it. I also

worked closely with Engineering to make modifications to equipment,

diagnosed and corrected process problems for a world-class medical company.

Education

Gateway Community College: New Haven, CT

Currently attending school on a part time basis

Working toward Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Experience

Manufacturing Tech

Covidien, North Haven, CT

2006-2010

. Job responsibility/ Learned how to extrude both monofilament and

multifilament fibers and blown film for use in medical wound closure

applications,

. Job responsibility/ I have validated and set up work stations for the

annealing process of duet buttress to increase output 50%.

. I worked on validation instron tensile testing equipment, extrusion

systems and annealing equipment.

. Worked in Six-Sigma team of eight individuals. The team realized a

savings of over $150,000 annually.

. Worked in several Lean Manufacturing events where Kanban (pull system)

were implemented to help facilitate the flow of in process material

within the manufacturing facility.

. Active member of the safety committee. Covidien received recognition

from OSHA for logging over 1 million hours of labor without a

recordable incident.

Trained in - CPR, HW, STOP, 5S

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