THERESA THACH
Fountain Valley, CA - 714-***-**** - ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a QC position of responsibility with a stable company offering growth commensurate with advancement potential.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QC Inspector III, Abbott, Irvine, CA November 2018-March 2024
Inspected uncoated and coated catheters
Trained fellow inspectors to identify problems
Communicate effectively with production and engineer
Quality/Manufacturing Technician, Calhoun Vision, Pasadena, CA January 2016-March 2016
Conducted testing per established work instructions utilizing a variety of comparator optical and mechanical test and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) equipment.
With guidance from engineers, performed tests, gathered test data, and recorded results in accordance with manufacturing requirements.
Trained new manufacturing personnel on manufacturing process.
Supported process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency as well as ensured business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Created manufacturing schedules and assisted in validation protocols
Supervised other employees to assure they met their daily responsibilities.
Haptic cutting, wire cutting, bending, polishing and inspection
Mixed silicone components using analytical balance and EFD dispensing
Molded lenses using silicone material
Assembled the lenses with haptic
Tested, cleaned and packaged finished products
Manufacturing and Quality Technician, Sonendo Inc, Laguna Hills, CA August 2013-December 2015
Oversaw manufacturing site
Defined the materials and methods to clean and test the product
Assemble coupler
Assemble seal into different size of molar sealing caps
Built Treatment Instrument (TI).
Checked spray test and pressure test.
Generated label and final packaging TI Kit Finished Good.
Kept and maintained records of all materials in the organization.
Placed tags and labels on the inventory stocks.
Coordinated with team members and other internal departments of the organization.
Resolved problems and made routing recommendations.
Adhered to applicable Good Manufacturing Policies and ISO9000 Rules and Regulations.
Trained new manufacturing personnel on manufacturing process
Supported process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, as well as ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance
Coordinated and interacted with other departments
QC Inspector, Covidien, Irvine, CA February 2013-August 2013
Performed dimensional / functional inspections Pipeline Embolization Device and Alligator Retrieval Device
Performed PED and ARD solder joints pull test system tensile test
PED Braid subassembly inspection
Performed Generated label and printed label
Performed routine quality audits of controlled manufacturing area for material identification, traceability, equipment calibration
Reviewed documentation and Lot History Record
Technician and Inspector, Abbot (Formally VISIOGEN Inc.), Irvine, CA May 2006-March 2012
Set up and operate a variety of machines or equipment following written instructions.
Mixed silicon components using analytical balance
Performed molding, trimming and vacuum dry of IOL
Performed dimensional inspection on both vertical and horizontal comparator
Performed diopter and compression force test
Prepared for generating labels responsible for ensuring that materials and products are identified
Cleaned Synchrony Injector Nozzle and Slide components
Finalized packaging for IOL
Resolved problems and made routine recommendations
Worked with engineers to resolve line issues and suggest improvements.
Trained new manufacturing personnel on manufacturing process
Coordinated and interacted with other departments
Supported process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, as well as ensured business continuity and regulatory compliance
EDUCATION
Certificate of Accounting 104, Federal and California Taxes, Santa Ana College
Certificate of Clerical Business Skills and Microcomputer Applications, Rancho Santiago College
Certified Nursing Assistance, Golden West College
High School Diploma, La Quinta High School