Benjamin LaBonte
Westminster, MA 01473
**********@***.***
Cell: 978-***-****
Objective: To obtain a challenging position using skills possessed with potential for advancement.
Education: Degree / Associates in Specialized Business
Douglas Education Center
Monessen, PA 15062
Graduation: May 30, 2002
Diploma / Certificate in Auto Body
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Graduation: June, 1994
Professional Experience:
02/15-03/15 Dav-Tech Plating, Inc. Marlborough, MA 508-***-****
QA Technician: Reviews blue prints for all critically controlled dimensional tolerances.
Performs in-process measurement and nondestructive tests on finished products to determine
structural application versatility. Adhesion, surface roughness, plating thickness and color
characteristics. Provides directional support to production personnel to ensure customer
requirements are met. Maintains certification of ISO9001-200 and AS9100 for the
design and application of surface treatments to supplied parts and fabrication of parts
according to customer requirements.
10/11-10/14 Haartz Corporation Acton, MA 978-***-****
QA Technician – Level 2: Performs destructive and nondestructive tests on material
or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics. Also tests products
for variety of qualities such as appearance, dimensions and chemical characteristics.
Tests and inspects products at various stages, compiles and evaluates statistical data to
determine and maintain quality and reliability of products throughout process.
07/08 – 09/11 DSM / Teknor Apex – Sarlink Division Leominster, MA 978-***-****
Quality Control Laboratory Technician: Responsible for monitoring product quality
by coordinating and carrying out raw material and finished product testing in support of
the TPE business. Prepares samples for testing various techniques, including injection
molding, compression molding and die cutting. Performs analysis of test results,
comparing specifications and SPC data and conducting a first investigation of cause of
deviation/ non-conformity. Ensure Quality Control components of 9001/ QS9000
system is maintained and contribute to continuous improvement of system and
procedures. Computer Skills – Excel, Microsoft Word, Movex and some SAP.
07/07 – 07/08 DSM Thermoplastic Elastomers Leominster, MA 978-***-****
Compound Operator: Mixing chemicals or additives for specific product
requirements (compounds that are used primarily in different applicationsfor the
automotive industry). Packing out cartons and bagged skids of compounds for a 60” and
92” extruder. Making labels, strapping and staging cartons/skids for shipment.
Cleaning loaders, dryers and pack out when a change over occurs.
02/06 – 05/07 Data Guide Cable Corporation Gardner, MA 978-***-****
36-Inch Cabler Operator: Running different size gauge conductors from their payoff
and then through a die. With various tapes and drain wires to form the cable before the
next operation of assembly.
10/02 – 09/05 Alpha Wire Company Leominster, MA 978-***-****
Inventory Control Coordinator: Unloading trucks and inspecting materials received.
If there are any damaged goods then the appropriate corrective action would take place.
In either rejecting the material or being credited for damaged material that can still be
used. Also documenting the reasons why the material in defective based on the
requirements in running such materials. Placing raw material into assigned locations
physically and then manually through computer transactions. The transferring of
materials out to the floor to work station locations as needed. Returning stock items
back into the warehouse when jobs are complete and back flushing to ensure that
quantity requirements have been issued evenly based on materials used. Computer
generated random daily cycle counts are also performed in order to assist with
maintaining location/material accuracy. Making sure deposits are palletized,
strapped, wrapped and all shipping authorization forms are complete to notify vendors
of deposit returns. Making sure any qchold returns are brought to the return hold area in
the warehouse with any RMA’s. Once material is returned, a computer transaction takes
place reversing amounts in the system so that the proper credit can take place. Fill in for
the traffic coordinator/ shipper when he is not present – absent/vacation. Packaging,
labeling, using the RF system (scanning with a gun) wrapping skids, weighing them,
calling trucks, filling out packing slips/bill of ladings and loading trucks.
05/95 – 01/01 Alpha Wire Company Leominster, MA 978-***-****
Receiving Coordinator/ Material Handler
06/94 – 05/95 American Auto Body Leominster, MA 978-***-****
Auto Body Technician
References: Available on request