Karen Gallant
Hubbardston, MA
*********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a viable position in a manufacturing environment.
To use my experience and knowledge of the Quality Inspection Process.
To further my Technical skills with CMM operation for 1st Article, 1st Piece Inspection.
Work Experience
Detech Detector Technology ... to Present
Intricate and detailed Medical Device Machine Shop
Inspection
CMM Operator
Documentation
Detailed Set-Ups and Dimensioning of Machined Parts using GD&T and MIL Standards and AS9100 Standards.
Independent and dependable.
Southbridge Sheet Metal Works. Sturbridge, MA.
Steel and Aluminum Large Scale Aerospace, MIL and Medical Fabrication and Welding Shop.
Many hats worn here. My responsibilities, some accidental, are Quality Inspection, full range of Documentation including AS9102 Aerospace FAI's, I am the only Quality person there I just take care of whatever is needed. I enjoy working Independently and always stay busy. No Supervision is necessary.
Familiar with PDMIS CMM...not an expert on this one though. I am better suited on Micro Vu type CMM's.
Purchasing, I am responsible for Purchasing of Hardware along with Shop needs...like Welding Equipment, Taps, End Mills, etc and even t.p. and paper towels.
Reliance Engineering. 2015
Temp Position
Quality Inspector
Action Precision Machining, Leominster, MA 2015
Machine Shop, Quality Inspector, Shipping Recieving, Delivery Driver, Light Machining, Deburring, Tapping and other various finishing to machined parts.
Self starter independent unsupervised work. Very small Machine Shop I did whatever needed to be done for the common goal of Manufacturing and Delivering Quality Machined parts to our Customers. Created C of C's occasionally met with Customers to discuss Quality needs. Including setting up new Shipping/Inspection area. Answered phones made up Purchase Orders. Wore many, many hats.
Karl Storz Endoskope, Charlton, MA Endoscope Manufacturing. QA Inspector. 2012 - 2015
Medical Device Inspection Packaging and Shipping
Detailed and Accurate Device History Data Recording
Use of SAP
Aeromed LLC dba Peak Manufacturing, Sterling, MA 2009-2011 Aerospace/Medical/DOD Machining Manufacturing
Several Positions held simultaneously (small company)
Purchasing
Purchase orders
Price negotiation with vendors
Stockroom keeper
Shipping/Receiving
Customer/Vendor service
Inventory control
Delivery driver
Housekeeping
Cycle counting
Set up shelves
Truck driver
Various positions 2006-2009
Stayed at home and took care of family
Various short-term temporary positions including manufacturing, inventory, order picking, Substitute letter carrier for United States Postal Service
Internal Revenue Service, Fitchburg, MA 2000-2006. Data Transcriber, Civil Service, for Federal Government Department of the Treasury
Retrieved coded information from taxpayer returns
Transcribed info into data stored on IRS system
Performed data entry, both quickly and accurately
Nypro, Clinton, MA / Injectronics, Clinton, MA / Precision Tool & Die, Derry, NH 1987-2000 Machine Operator & QC Inspector
Performed all aspects of inspection using micrometers, verniers, calipers, tesa height gage, drop gage, radius gage, feeler gage, comparator, Micro Vu, some CMM and tensile test
Kept accurate records and data
Additional Skills
Knowledge of blueprints, inspection in manufacturing, inspection equipment
Use of micrometers, verniers, calipers, tesa height gage, drop gage, radius gage, feeler gage, comparator, micro vu, some CMM, tensile test
Manufactured parts include: injection molded medical and industrial, machined/aerospace/ Department Of Defense
Extensive organizational skills in an inventory/stock warehouse environment
Detailed data entry and paperwork skills
Exceptional data systems skills
Massachusetts Real Estate license
Box Truck Driving Card
Self-starter, always give 100%
Able to learn new skills quickly
Education
Fitchburg State University, Nypro Institute, Mt Wachusett Community College
Took courses in Mathematics, Plastics Technology, and Accounting