Darren Lewis
Palm Bay, Florida, US
ad12mu@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
Electrical Assembly Technician
Collins Aerospace - Melbourne, FL
September 2023 to Present
Responsible for assembling electrical equipment. Reads and interprets instructions, assembles parts and tools, and fits electronic components together.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assemble materials.
• Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports
• Clean parts thoroughly.
• Review work activities with supervises.
• Inspect wiring installations, assemblies, and circuits.
• Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
• Pack finished products for shipment.
• Tag components.
• Adjust or repair electrical equipment.
• Correct defects.
• Test product to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Build products such as electric motors, computers, electronic control devices, and sensing equipment.
• Perform manual assembly during the small-scale production of electronic devices used in avionic systems, military systems, and medical equipment.
• Modify electromechanical devices such as household appliances, CT scanners, or vending machines.
• Fabricate or modify parts, using shop equipment.
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to blueprint specifications, using instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
• Populate or modify/replace components on printed circuit board assemblies.
• Test functional performance.
Diagnostic Technician (Filler)
Roche - Branchburg, NJ
December 2020 to October 2023
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Performs tube/frame assembly, filling, labeling and pouching operations consistent with Roche quality standards.
● Follows all department work instructions, SOPs, OSHA safety regulations.
● Executes all manufacturing activities in accordance with cGMP/cGDP/cGLP guidelines.
● As part of the production team will perform in-process quality checks for specific quality attributes (fill check, seal heights and label alignment check) and defects.
● Must have the ability to wear protective gowning as manufacturing steps are performed in an environmentally controlled area.
● Uses basic laboratory equipment to complete manufacturing and filling activities including pipettes, scales, etc.
● Completes necessary manufacturing records legibly and accurately.
● Executes SAP and electronic batch record transactions to ensure all components meet requirements pertaining to lot numbers, expiration dates, intermediates, reconciliations, etc.
● Cleans work area and decontaminates work surfaces in accordance with defined procedures and performs duties in accordance with SOPs, QSRs, and all safety regulatory requirements.
● Monitor laboratory supply inventory, replenishes lab supplies as needed. Performs general/routine laboratory maintenance/upkeep.
● Accountable for on-time completion of assigned corporate, safety and on-the-job training. Car-T Operations Associate
Legend Biotech - Raritan, NJ, US
November 2021 to March 2022
Major Responsibilities • Perform process unit operations (I.E. cell culture, purification, aseptic processing, and cryopreservation) according to standard operating procedures and batch records, while recording production data and information in a clear, concise format. • Perform tasks on time in a manner consistent with safety policies, quality systems, and cGMP requirements. • Build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality, and work as part of a cross-functional team to complete production tasks required by shift schedule. • Support the development of manufacturing processes and will work with others to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within cell therapy Technical Operations.
Supply Chain Technician
QuVa Pharma - Bloomsbury, NJ, US
October 2020 to December 2020
Responsibilities may include:
● Follows established inventory reorder levels.
● Pulls from inventory items necessary to restock and restocks shelves, ensuring inventory is correctly labeled.
● Rotates stock in accordance with "FIFE" First-in, First-expired procedure. Notifies supervisor of any shortages of supplies.
● Verifies bill of lading and packing slips including quantity, vendor lot number, and expiration date, transacts, and reconciles activity ensuring timeliness and accuracy following established departmental procedures and best practices.
● Checks for and pulls opened, damaged, expired and/or excess inventory and replaces unusable, damaged or dirty boxes/packaging, labels etc. Handles defective, damaged and/or expired inventory in accordance with established departmental policy.
● Assists in the preparation, packaging, shipment and complete documentation of supplies and/or equipment for vendor returns.
● Participates in taking physical inventories and/or cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory control.
● Must maintain technical competencies of Inventory Management systems as software is upgraded or new systems are installed to replace existing systems.
● Provide our key stakeholders with shipment statuses, support inventory transfers and expedite requests.
● Drive backorder improvements to support our service and sales business - Work closely with our supply and demand planners.
● Moves material within and from the various warehouse locations based on inventory status, kitting requirements and production requirements.
● Supports customer order processing from pick list drop through to pick-up for transportation partners.
● Works closely with production site and supply chain front-line leadership to manage materials, to ensure production of finished products adheres to published schedules.
● Unloads trucks of materials and loads recycling material on trucks in a safe, timely and cost- effective manner.
● Removes pallets, strapping and packing materials, and moves recycle materials to recycle area.
● Receives and puts away material in designated locations to support effective warehouse flow.
● Completes accurately all required paperwork including manual entry on batch records and pick lists as well as ERP system transactions using good documentation practices aligned with cGMP and company policies and procedures.
● Performs other duties assigned by management.
Production Foreman
CJ / TMI Trading - Robbinsville, NJ, US
November 2018 to September 2020
USDA regulations trained
FDA regulations trained
Use of caliper @ measurement equipment trained
Printing press Mamaki trained
Blending ingredients trained
Quality Control trained
Labeling trained
Electrical safety trained
Emergency response trained
GMP trained
Basic first Aid trained
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) trained
HACCP trained
Cleaning and Sanitizing manufacturing trained
Fire Safety trained
Responsibilities:
3rd Shift Production foreman is responsible for the efficient execution of department tasks to ensure that productivity goals are reached.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensure correct production processes are followed.
Maintain HACCP program requirements.
Train line workers in production processes as needed. Prepare and maintain required reports and records. Review and approve daily timesheets.
Complete daily production reports.
Ensure that employees adhere to company policies and work rules. Maintain neat and accurate records.
Perform other position related tasks as assigned by Supervisor. Cell Operator
Symbotic - Township of South Brunswick, NJ
May 2018 to November 2018
Ensure the processing of pallets into and out of automated and manual de-palletizing and automated palletizing cells in a mixed pallet grocery distribution center. Evaluate system stoppages and return system to service using a custom Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Analyze recurring faults and determine best corrective action. Communicate effectively with site managers to solve any issues. Process and monitor the flow of pallets into and out of the automated storage and retrieval engine. Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI). Assist other team members in the operation of systems, including troubleshooting robotic cells and integrated system software.
Shift Supervisor
Composecure - Somerset, NJ, US
December 2016 to January 2018
Position Summary
This position is responsible for detailing and reporting on daily production and ensuring that the department leads have sufficient resources, through cross-training and cross-utilization of shift employees, all in a manner which ensure the utmost safety, quality, efficiency and adherence to all company policies.
Essential Responsibilities:
● Ensure all employees are using the proper Personal Protection Equipment defined for use in their job description.
● Ensure employees are practicing safe working habits and report any and all accidents immediately.
● Monitor and report daily, the production volume, yields and manufacturing issues for all products produced during the shift, to the Production Supervisor.
● Detail work schedules to department leads.
● Provide management assistance to department leads on work assignments, personnel issues.
● Together with Department Leads, assure all first article and process controls are being performed.
● Write and administer, together with Department Leads, employee performance appraisals; and
● Operate equipment, as needed to cover absences. Train staff on CNC machine and Printing Press
(Mimaki Machine)
Other Important Responsibilities:
● Provide daily, written reports to the Manufacturing Director and Production Supervisor on daily production totals, yield, and all issues, constraints and injuries occurring during the shift.
● Timely Corrective Action response and resolution to relevant situations.
● Engage and support company Safety and Cleanliness programs; and
● Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Residential Advisor Supervisor
Visions and Pathways - Bridgewater, NJ, US
July 2007 to December 2016
Responsibilities
Supervise staff that work on 4-12 shift, Coordinator transportation, do program house inspections. Evaluate staff on a bi-annual and annual time period. Mentor to residents, Teach life skills to residents IE: (Cooking, job interviewing skills, cleaning,professionalism) Education
High school diploma
Seton Hall University
June 1988 to January 1993
Skills
• CGMP
• FDA Regulations
• Quality Systems
• Calipers
• Production Management
• Supply Chain
• Micrometer
• Assembly
• Manufacturing
• Schematics
• CNC
• MRP
• CGMP
• Quality control
• Precision measuring instruments
• Supply chain
• Laboratory experience
• Microsoft Access
• Heavy lifting
• Continuous improvement
• SAP
• Electrical Experience
• User Interface (UI)
• Blueprint Reading
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
Driver's License
September 2023 to September 2033