Machine Operator Quality

Objective: To obtain a challenging position which will allow me to utilize my knowledge, organizational skills, and mechanical experience used to add value to operations and the people who support production.

Experience

Kor-IT 5/2018-Present

Assembler

- fabricate koring drilling trailers custom for customers’ needs and wants

- load and unload shipments with a forklift, palette jack, dolly and other equipment for heavy loads

- Proficient with many manual and air tools

- Painting

Kratos

Composite Assembler 2/2018-5/2018

- Bond carbon fiber parts into unmanned aerial drones for the military in a team environment utilizing manufacturing orders and proper PPE

- Fabricate/shape parts for drones using several hand tools, air tools, SOP's, MSDS, critical control points, tight tolerances, calipers for measuring, and Quality Control to provide a precise, quality part

- Interact with Engineering and Quality Assurance to help create the perfect fitment of each part

- Always use safe work practices to ensure the safety of myself and others around me

- Daily documentation routine for all products coming and going. Legible Documentation is just as important as the product itself

- Accountability is also key to making each part. All parts have very tight tolerances so a lot of scrutiny goes into each part

- Help maintain 5S practices to ensure timely operations for each part

- Operate solely by using Lean manufacturing. Identifying waste is very important to provide a product in a timely fashion to boost production output

United Technical Company

Quality Inspector 2/2017-11/2017

-Maintain safe work habits and stay focused to ensure the safety of others and the product itself, by staying current on all of my Safety trainings

-Wear the appropriate PPE everyday

-100% Inspection on all products for flaws in paint, nameplate information, length, etc. using Standards, Manufacturing Procedures, and Acceptance Test Procedures as a reference guide, as well as calibrated calipers, rulers, scales, UID gun, and other go/no go gauges, for various aviation companies

-Triple inspect all of the documentation that is associated with each part for write over’s, incorrect date, missing initials/stamp, missing employee number, incorrect date, etc. Proper documentation is just as important as the part itself

-Write Quality Notifications on all discrepant parts that are still in production

-Scrap parts, as necessary, per disposition by the Engineers, to help close out the Quality Notification in a timely manner

-Collaborate with all departments and keeping a friendly relationship between Quality and Production to help promote a quality part

-Pay close attention to detail for everything that is being inspected

-Audited the Bond Cage multiple times to help stay compliant and safe

-Attend morning meetings with Packaging to help answer any questions they may have, to get the product packaged and shipped on time

-Perform by-offs to help production proceed without any issues in real time

-Communicate any/all issues to the Lead and/or Supervisor

-Create rough-packers to help see what product was acceptable, rejected, or used as Lot Acceptance Testing, per Lot

-Input data using SAP system

-Utilize Microsoft Word or Excel, as necessary

Alza/Johnson & Johnson

Machine Operator 7/2016-10/2016

-Operate and maintain machines using cGMP, SOPs, MSDS, and safe practices for production

-Calibrate, operate, adjust and repair the scale to ensure the scale is fit for use

-QC inspect every patch, pouch, and packaging to identify product defects

-Verify quality standards of material to be used for processing, using TrackWise system

-Proper documentation by handling sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner

-Able to handle stress, interact with others, maintain a positive and productive work environment

-Using the 5S method to ensure supplies are replenished, housekeeping duties, organize, plan and prioritize daily

-Proactively participate in Lean practices by recognizing waste streams and minimizing waste generation

-Perform inspections on Mocon tester and troubleshoot, as necessary to ensure the tester is fit for use

-Use pallet jacks to move product from one place to another throughout production area

-Input data into the MFG PRO system to communicate pertinent information

Tencate 6/2016- 7/2016

Press Operator

-Mold carbon fiber, Lytex, Sigmatex, and other material for all branches of the military, NASA, and Boeing, while utilizing hand tools, power tools, mathematical calculations, measuring skills to meet deadlines and strong attention to detail to ensure a pure quality part is made.

-Perform changeover activities and preventative maintenance on all equipment, machines, and tools

-Clean and polish press tools in preparation to perform operations

-Measure and cut material using tight and precise specifications

-Use proper PPE included, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear

Genentech, Inc. 2/2007 – 1/2015

Sr. Bioprocess Technician in Vacaville

-Perform floor operations utilizing cGMP compliance, SOP’s, MSDS’s, Visio Diagrams, SAP, AFR, P&IDs, pH, Conductivity, and Optical Density meters, routine\non-routine sampling, concurrently supporting validation

-Utilize POMs system to verify material to ensure the components being used are safe, not quarantined

-Write discrepancies using TrackWise system daily

-Fluent in CIP, SIP, and Autoclave equipment

-Participated as an acting lead bycreating strong morale and spirit for the shift, including driving for results for myself and others to succeed

-Learns quickly, versatile learner, and open to change demonstrated between multiple departments

-Execute multiple operations for changeover activities and debug projects

-Created and implemented trainings for the Power Tug Tank Movers

-OSHA Certified trainer for Forklifts, Power Tug, Drum tipper and Powered Industrial Trucks

-Certified advanced trainer

-Implemented an in depth hands on training for the team to enhance technical knowledge

-Support internal and external customers with quality expectations, specific requirements, and maintained effective relationships by gaining respect and trust

-Safety team representative communicating with emergency team members and coordinators by helping to comply with environmental regulations

-Cross trained in Process Maintenance during three different shutdowns

Projects:

-Worked with the Safety team in designing the elevator ramps in response to several OSHA recordable accidents

-Designed and implemented drain pan models to eliminate excess water on the floor

-Collaborated with Process Maintenance and the Safety Team to design and install funnels that have a drain line

-Teamed up with Process Engineering to redesign a tool that assists operations in opening and closing the pool tank pH probe housings. This tool was created as a preventative measure to avoid damage to the housing

Genentech, Inc. 4/2004 –2/2007

Bioprocess Technician in South San Francisco

-Skid Owner and validation support

-Clinical Primary in operations for multiple products

-Cross functional in three areas to provide necessary coverage, relief, and training purposes

-Daily performs record keeping to effectively write, read, and comprehend complicated information among multiple departments included, but not limited to contractors

DEY Laboratories 8/2000 – 4/2004

Form Fill Seal Technician/Process Technician of Drug Product Manufacturing

-Compliant with cGMPs and SOPs

-Pass four timed test and performance skill block testing in a timely manner

-Managed all formulations, weighing of components, and cleaning of tanks

-Performed scheduling of products to be weighed and formulated

-Interacted with associated departments (QC, Chemistry Operations, Operations/Filling, and Validation)

-Daily use of Allen Bradley HMI systems for tank CIP's and formulation of products

-Performed Environmental Micro-Biology testing

-Operated and trained others on the Form Fill Seal machines, performing hourly attributes/inspections

-Troubleshooting validated systems

-Documented on Batch Records, Equipment Use Logs, and proper Validation forms.

-Steaming of equipment and filters, along with integrity testing of filters to ensure sterility

Schmalbach-Lubeca 1999 – 2000

Blow Mold Machine Operator

Napa Pipe Corporation 1997 – 1999

O.D. Welder

California Department of Forestry 1995 – 1997

Forest Fire Fighter

Education:

OSHA Certified for Forklifts and Powered Industrial Truck trainer 4/2013

Certified Forest Fire Fighter, California Department of Forestry 9/1996

High School Diploma, Will C. Wood High School 6/1995

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