Bridgett Jenkins

Email: abptuh@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Asheboro

State: NC

Zip: 27205

Country: USA

Phone: 704-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

To obtain a position that allows me to support the growth and profitability of a company that provides challenge and encourages advancement with the opportunity to utilize my substantial experience, skills, and proven abilities.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Greenville Technical College, Greenville NC 1/2001 to 8/1999 (Surgical Technology)

Job History / Details:

Summary

To obtain a position that allows me to support the growth and profitability of a company

that provides challenge and encourages advancement with the opportunity to utilize my

substantial experience, skills, and proven abilities.

Highlights

Experienced Machine Operator with extensive skills in Warehouse, Factory, and Production who possess excellent problem solving skills and works well with minimum supervision. Great attention to detail, and taking initiatives. Challenged by meeting deadlines, very dependable and a quick learner.

Provide custom injection molding products for thermoplastic injection molding, insert molding, overmolding, brush making and assembly. Primary products include lip balm containers, brushes and scrubs, control and cable enclosures, filter components, medical labware and a variety of other custom products. Secondary operations include assembly, labeling, decorating, spin welding, ultrasonic welding and heat staking.

While working in a semi-clean room, assisted in production tool set up, line clearance and preparation, production monitoring, machine purging and tray adjustments to ensure maximum run times. Specific attention to detail was needed during hourly part sampling to meet compliance with company policies and FDA guidelines. Close coordination was needed with supervisors, leads, scheduler, equipment engineers and quality engineers during the entire production cycle.

Strong experience in managing extruder operations, repairs and maintenance work Profound knowledge about the technical, mechanical and electrical aspect of the extruder machinery. Ability to read blueprints, production plans, schematics, as required for work. Capability to work independently or in teams, as per the management plans. Highly efficient in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Accomplishments

Having been in the medical industry for the last 13 years has afforded me the opportunity to travel around the country, and grow as an individual and learn the value of being an intricate part of a team. Now that I am at a cross road in my life, I seek fulfillment In other varied aspects of my career to which I have vast experience in. In addition to my recent experience in my target field, I financed the pursuing of my Surgical Technologist Degree with manufacturing jobs. One to which provided me with training in their Parent company, Bonar Yarns. Located in Gant Germany at the time. On completion of a weeks training I returned to the Untied States, and trained my fellow employees on that machinery and its processes. I also functioned as a team leader within that company.

Prior to that I was employed by Milliken. Milliken is an innovation company that has been exploring, discovering, and creating ways to enhance people's lives since 1865. Their community of innovators has developed one of the largest collections of patents held by a private company. With expertise across a breadth of disciplines including specialty

chemicals, floor coverings, and performance materials. I also held a team leader position within Milliken, Within their Gortex divison to which we manufactured the raw material for Gortex. I composed the slogan "We Are Covering You" for our team member's t-shirts.

I was also afforded the opportunity to work with Mohawk carpets. Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of carpet, ceramic tile, wood, stone, laminate, vinyl, rugs and other home products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan, Ralph Lauren, Lees, Bigelow, Quick Step, Dal-Tile and American Olean.

Experience

November 2012 to November 2012

Sapona Plastics Asheboro, NC

Injection Molding Technician

Installed molds and troubleshot processing issues.

Established processes for injection molding machinery, auxiliary equipment, and all support equipment.

Performed process changes as needed to maintain quality.

Monitored quality and productivity using prints and criteria sheets.

Assisted other molding personnel including operating machinery as needed.

Performed preventative maintenance on all machinery.

Performed repairs on all machinery including basic electrical and hydraulic issues.

Communicated with other company personnel via status reports.

Monitored/performed packaging of finished product.

Maintained a clean and professional work environment

August 1999 to November 2012

Hospitals all over the country Varied, Varied

Certified Surgical Technologist

I am proficient in Thoracic surgery, Organ harvest and Organ Transplantation. Vascular Surgery, excluding Open Hearts. I also have experience in Labor and Delivery. I was trained in the new State of the Art OR Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Emory University hospital where I learned the Art of Cardiac Catheterization and Graft placement.

I worked closely with Dr. Marcus Stanbro at Patewood Memorial Hospital. He is the only vascular intensivist in upstate South Carolina. Throughout the years I have had the pleasure in working closely with a multitude of plastic surgeons. In most recent years at Patewood Memorial Hospital. I have worked with the following Surgeons on a weekly basis they are: Thomas C. McFadden Jr. MD; James Lovett III, MD; Sutton Graham II, MD; Kevin M Keller, MD; and John W. Suber, MD. Thus enriching my admiration and skills in plastic surgery genre. I am also proficient with the Da Vinci Robot in both urology any gynecological procedures.

February 1996 to May 1999

Bonar Yarns and Fabrics Williamston, SC

Extruder Technitian

Set up, maintain, and run extruders and downstream equipment.

Disassembled, assembled and installed a variety extruder

assemblies, melt pumps and crossheads, and downstream equipment.

Inspected various system components and responsible for

coordination of preventative maintenance and calibration.

Responsible of control official documents in the department.

Participated in technical transfer and training of Ireland

employees.

Assist Engineering in development of new products and

processes.

Prepared and tests sample and performed testing and

inspection.

Participated in team meetings to solve various production

problems.

March 1995 to February 1996

Mohawk Belton, SC

Textile Machine Operator

Controlled the operation of the heatset winder by efficiently repairing and doffing finished packages.

Performed any combination or all of the following duties:

* Threaded and repaired breakouts to maintain machine efficiency and meet production standards.

* Proactively identified yarn quality during production runs.

* Selected and staged tubes for winder operation.

* Doffed off finished yarn packages as required.

* Maintained daily production records (Ex. breakouts, roller lamps usage, tunnel stops).

Performed other duties as required.

August 1989 to March 1995

Milliken Williamston, SC

Textile Machine Operator

Inspected products to ensure that specifications where met and to determine whether machines require adjustment.

Notified supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.

Inspected machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.

Started machines, monitored operations, and made adjustments as needed.

Confered with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.

Adjusted cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.

Cleaned, oiled, and lubricated machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.

Adjusted machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, and/or speeds to produce specified products.

Placed patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.

Repaired or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.

Recorded information about work completed and machine settings.

Installed, leveled, and align components, such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, and/or needles to set up machinery for operation.

Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.

Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as canvas goods, house furnishings, garments, hats, or stuffed toys.

Studied guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets; or conferred with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.

Operated machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.

Programed electronic equipment.

Threaded yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.

Education

1999 Greenville Technical College Greenville, NC

Associate of Science Surgical Technology

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