Annette Boutte’-Alvarado
***** ***** *** ******, *******, CA 94536
Cell: 510-***-**** / E-mail: **********@*******.***
Professional Summary
Seasonally experienced, with 20+ years in the manufacturing field. My work ethics are my cornerstone, with hands on experience in handling tools, mechanical, electrical, and assembly production work. I do have excellent leadership and organizational skills including knowledge in Standardized Work and 5S. I strive for quality in my workmanship, integrity and perfect attendance. To train is to carry one under ones wings, leading with patience and building confidence with praise. Brainstorming in continuous improvement is essential and beneficial to a company, department and team members creating great opportunities for growth. Did I mention team work?
Work History
Abbott, formally St. Jude Medical, Pleasanton, CA Nov 2016 - Present
External Manufacturing Technician for Volt
Responsible for submitting assets for Calibration in a timely matter
Verify disposition of assets (Blue Mountain Software)
Magnet testing in ME LAB
Build Medical instruments such as HeartMate III Test Fixtures, Test Cables, Battery Clips, Pressure Sensors, EBB adapter cradles, MPU Programming Harnesses, etc. for Engineer Dept.
Use of various tools such as hand, power, grind and solder tools
Read schematics for electrical wiring and assembly
Navigate PLM Software for documents and schematics
Aide in supporting engineers in the PHP Motor Seal testing project with a timeline.
Assist in the Document Control Dept. (Excel & Iron Mountain Software)
Bloomenergy, Sunnyvale, CA May 2013 - Sept 2016
Mechanical/Electrical Lead Technician for Aerotek
Energy Server Production work in BOP, R&O, CB, OIC/RIC and SP departments
Execute wire audits & Hi-pot
Perform water & fuel leak tests
Assemble & install air/fuel blowers/sub-assemblies & wiring
Quality check, sort IC’s, scan & strap crates for delivery
Build wire harnesses, tack weld & pack free flow
Inspection of interior built energy servers
Refurbish AFS’s & Columns (tear down & rebuild)
Operate Forklift, electrical and manual pallet jacks & operation of Delmac
Safety Representative with the “BEST” (Bloomenergy Safety Team)
-Attend Safety Meetings to discuss reported incidents & prevention
-Active in “Walk Thru”s” to evaluate potential safety issues & resolutions
-Educate & monitor proper PPE
Build large wooden crate boxes to store good stacks from disassembled columns
Team Lead in OIC,RIC, SP and R&O departments working with TM’s & Planning Team
Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, CA Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Assembly Technician II for Advantage Technical Resourcing
Build sub-assemblies for the De Vinci System G-Slave Cell
Operate SPIN, SAP & AGILE computer programs
Read MPI’s, verify & configure parts and tools, 5S
Home Depot, Newark, CA Feb 2010 - Jan 2012 / Feb 2016 - Sept 2016
Part-Time Paint Associate, Bay Integrity Associate & Cashier
Color & Paint product consultant
Color recipe mixer & shaker
Execute “First Phone” for pack-downs & ordering products
Create price changes, validate bays and verify counts
Self-Check Out and Pro Contractor Cashier
Customer Service
Faux You and Faux Me!, Fremont, CA Sept 2006 - Feb 2010
Decorative Painter/Business Owner
New United Motors Mfrg. Inc. (NUMMI), Fremont, CA Sept 1991 - Jan 2006
Team Leader / Auto Assembler
Team Leader for Door Line, Support & Communication
Hand & power tool operation
Standardized work, 5S, Leadership, Safety, Ergonomics & Kaizen
Read & build from MPI’s
Quality Control/Repair & Rework
Education & Training
Bloomenergy, Sunnyvale, CA 2013 - 2016
Forklift Certification
License Instruction School, Oakland, CA 2008
C-33 Contractors License (Painting & Decorating)
The Faux Finish School, Louisville, KY 2006 & 2008
Certificates for Art & Business of Faux Finishing & “RS Series”
N.U.M.M.I Educational Classes, Fremont, CA 1991 - 2005
Team Leader, Safety, Ergonomics, Communication, Kaizen
Problem solving, Standardized work, Muda & 5S
F.U.S.D School Bus Drivers Training, Fremont, CA 1991
Class B-P Commercial CDL
American High School, Fremont, CA 1975 - 1979
High School Diploma
Memberships
“BEST” Bloomenergy Safety Team
Lighthouse Bible Fellowship Church
International Decorative Artisan League