Machine Operator Staff

KATHELEEN CHANEY

*** ***** *** ******** *********, NJ 07716 908-***-****

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

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a Dependable self starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation. I have 12+ years experience in manufacturing and am proficient in blueprint interpretation.

SKILLS

Expert in mechanical assembly Qualified in blueprint interpretation Fusing, cutting and measuring tools experience Exceptional organizational skills Strong Algebra and general math skills In depth OSHA knowledge Assembly line production Interpersonal skills EMPLOYMENT

Machine Operator/Maintenance Mechanic, 11/2013 to Current W.L. Gore & Associates Wall, NJ

Works in an controlled environment on various types of medical devices such as sheaths, dilators, and other products.

Performs in process inspection, identifies defects, segregates and documents results. Trains all new temporary staff on SOP’s, Process Specs, GMP’s, e sheets, inspection criteria, and other FDA regulated paperwork.

Works on final inspections before they go to other departments and shipped to customers. Works overtime as needed to fulfill product and meet team commitments. Dismantles CNC machines and retools with proper dies. Starts CNC machines to test their performance.

Sets up and operates lathe, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Owner/Operator, 11/2005 to 04/2012

Pizza Factory – Brattleboro VT

Managed 15 person team of cooks and back of house staff for a very busy restaurant. Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing. Responsible for the design and preparation of all menu items Hired, managed, trained, and scheduled all staff

Estimated food consumption, placed orders and scheduled deliveries Oversaw all monetary issues concerning the restaurant Lead Machine Operator/Mechanic Injection Mold machines Sampler Department, 01/1989 to 07/2005 Yankee Candle Co. – S Deerfield, MA

Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders. Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for injection mold and CNC machines. Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools. Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover. Aligned motor, air end and coupling using calipers, dial indicators and straight edges. Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts. Over saw all activities of a Wax Prep safely, following all SOPs. Supported Wax Prep team with approvals of dye, scent, and formula review. Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product. Shipfitter journeyman Hull department, 06/1984 to 09/1988 Brazwell Shipyard – Charleston, SC

Salvaged and rebuilt parts whenever possible.

Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines. Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements met specifications upon completion. Planned and laid out work from sketches.

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