Machine Operator Lab Technician

TAMMY MCRAE

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Professional Summary

Conscientious Lab Technician and Multi-skilled Machine Operator with 20+ years of successful experience in manufacturing, production, and machine operation performing quality audits and final inspections. Collaborative team member with a strong dedication to safety while meeting customer needs, and ability to work independently. Value accuracy, reliability, and timeliness. Ability to rapidly adapt to any situation as needed.

Professional Competencies

Team Oriented

Ability to Adapt to Change

Strong Work Ethic

Detail Oriented

Proficient in MS Office and Excel

Strong Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Minimum Supervision Needed

Excellent Attendance and Safety Record

Excellent Analytical Skills

Dedicated

Proficient with Microsoft Suite

Exceptional Time Management Skills

Quality Conscious

Experience

MOHAWK – Bennettsville, SC Plant Closure

1998 - 2022

Manufacturer of specialty products from raw materials for the fabric industry

Lab Technician II (2020-Present)

Responsible for personal safety and took part in plant safety process.

Conducted final product inspections to ensure defects were identified and correctly labeled.

Conducted quality control testing for each production run as well as periodic testing for ASTM certifications to include but not limited to indent and residual recovery, weight, color, thickness, squareness, dimensional stability and layer measurement test.

Assured all production runs met color and quality standards per standard.

Followed policy and procedures for the quality management system to insure the accuracy of inspection, re-inspected processes and made suggestions for improvement.

Assisted manufacturing to ensure that all startups and quality changes met quality standards meeting production specifications and quality requirements.

Maintained a clean and efficient laboratory environment.

Maintained quality measurements equipment was in good working order and properly calibrated.

Performed periodic final inspection/audit of finished product.

Communicated quality findings to appropriate manufacturing team members.

Machine Operator (1998-2020)

Operated Verdol machinery used to produce twisted yarn; tasked to remove variety of finished yarn from the machine at a designated time

Packed and labeled yarn and verified accuracy in preparation for shipping.

Trained others in machine operation, how to perform quality checks, monitor machine operation, and remain safe.

Maintained 100% production 95% of the time with 5% lost due to machine down or issues upstream or downstream blockage.

Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Education, Certifications & Training

Diploma Marlboro County High School, Bennettsville, SC

Certification Quality & Inspection

Skills and Training Calibrate machinery using weights

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