Offering 15 years experience in the field of manufacturing, both in medical manufacturing and in semi-conductor manufacturing. Performed Initial inspection of integrated circuits prior to shipping to the customer.
Worked in ISO 9001 and GMP manufacturing environments. Prompt and professional when communicating with supervisors and staff. Utilized technical instructions to adhere to the highest quality of manufacturing. Committed to safely in the workplace, having worked as part of a Corporate Safety Committee. Dependable team member, trained in manufacturing excellence and customer service. Reliable, and team-oriented. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. Meets tight deadlines. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. A reliable worker with strong background in manufacturing. Hardworking, highly organized, proactive and very punctual.
Skills
Equipment Testing and Calibration.
PPE Compliance.
Critical Thinking.
Regulatory Compliance.
Quality Assurance.
Technical Documentation.
Detail Oriented.
Analytical Thinking
Complex Problem-Solving.
Calm Under Pressure.
Coaching and Mentoring
Flexible Schedule
Safety Procedures
Team Leadership
Time Management
Verbal and Written Communication
Decision Making
Deadline Driven
Attention to Detail
CPR Certified
Experience
04/1998 to 03/2003
Medical TechnicianSt. Tammany Parish Hospital – Covington, LA,
Built customer designed Medical Devices and Products, not currently on the market, per customer provided blueprints and schematics, intended to meet FDA approval.
Executed manufacturing processes for assigned areas with strict adherence to GMP regulations and ISO 9001 guidelines.
Analyzed product blueprints to obtain correct measurements, parts and specifications, adhered too all changes made by engineering.
Adhered to production deadlines and implemented strategies to meet department goals and deadlines.
Gathered needed raw materials to assemble machinery parts.
Trained new employees regarding equipment, operation, product assembly, as well as determining the best usage of their skills.
Re-wrote assembly instructions for each station to make them easier to understand and follow, for our multi-ethnic assemblers.
Performed quality assurance on all engineering changes, to removed outdated revisions, so the the most current revisions are updated.
Removed obstructions and safety hazards from workstations to promoted safety, as part of the Safety Committee.
Performed medical grade soldering of PC boards, and power supplies, utilizing both surface mount and through hole.
Worked in Wafer Fab, Diffusion, and Thin-Film areas using evaporation, sputtering and deposition machines.
Performed final visual inspection of finished products, to be sure they met all specifications before being shipped to our customers.
05/1975 to 03/1998
Fabrication, Assembly and Final InspectionSignetics Corp. – City, STATE,
Worked in Wafer Fab, Diffusion, and Thin-Film areas using Diffusion tubes, evaporation, sputtering and deposition machines.
Perform quality assurance prior to delivery of final work to be sent to the next operation.
Facilitated quality assurance and product assessments to promote high-quality productions.
Tested and inspected product with test equipment to check performance and adjust for quality control.
Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors and other team leads to understand and remedy situations.
Calibrated product runs to match design and operational specifications, making adjustments as needed between steps.
Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements prior to next operation.
Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
Provided safety information to all operators in the Diffusion and Thin Film areas of the department.
Performed diffusion of several types of gases, to runs of wafers, in order to change the properties of the wafers.
As Lead of the Thin Film Area, I trained all operators on the proper use of Epitaxial Reactors, Metal Sputter Machines, Aluminum and Gold Evaporation and Glass Deposition machines.
Performed diffusion of several types of gases, to runs of wafers, in order to change the properties of the wafers.
Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
Performed final visual inspection of finished products, to insure compliance to all specifications before being shipped to customers.
04/1980 to 08/1980
Process Control EngineeringIntel Corporation – City, STATE,
Helped with the start up of the wafer fab program at this brand new Wafer Fab and Diffusion facility.
Apprised maintenance department of major machinery failures during test runs.
Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
Tested performance of in-development parts, assemblies and systems under simulated operating conditions to optimize plans.
Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions.
Evaluated engineering requirements to set specific production needs.
Reviewed program plans to develop and coordinate activities between the engineering and production.
Analyzed all production processes to identify functional issues and assisted in appropriate resolutions for engineering.
Initiated contact with production department to roll out production schedule changes, promoting more efficient processing.
08/1980 to 11/1981
Thin Film Fabrication ForemanGeneral Instrument – City, STATE,
Interviewed and sent paperwork to HR for filling positions on the Thin Film Team.
Kept records of employees attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycles.
Scheduled time off for all employees, that would keep product flowing through our area, allowing employees to schedule time off.
Enforced company policies, answered workers' questions and assisted in training of new personnel.
Maintained availability for proper clothing to be worn in the Fab area and how to go through the clean-room to the production area.
Delegated tasks to all my Thin Film employees while maintaining efficient workflow between my Team, and our counterpart, the Diffusion Team.
Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with working in our area.
Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, task completion, and performance as it applied to staying on schedule.
Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
Instituted a cross-training program to increase productivity during machine downtime at certain stations.
Worked with Maintenance to schedule timely downtime periods for required maintenance while meeting production goals.
Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints between employees or teams.
Prepared daily operations data to produce comprehensive reports for management, including WIP, upcoming downtime, and production numbers completed to goal.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1995 to to
Associate of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy Meridian Community College - Meridian, MS GPA:
Expected in to to
: Marketing Utah Valley University - Orem, UT, GPA:
Expected in to to
: Nursing Brigham Young University - Provo, UT GPA:
Activities and Honors
Received the honor of being voted "Respiratory Student of the Year" by the faculty of the Respiratory Therapy Program.
Member of Phi Theta Kappa (International College Honor Society).
Included in the latest volume of Who's who Among Americas Junior College Students.
Graduated with highest honors, with a GPA of 3.8 (while raising 5 children).
Worked as a Wafer Fab Thin Film supervisor, and as the Lead of the Thin Film Team (in semi-conductor manufacturing).
Worked as a Visual Inspector to ensure all integrated circuits met all specifications prior to shipment to our customer.
Team lead for both of production lines of our commercial products, building the "CoinStar" machines, and an Interactive LED Touch Screen Kiosk (which was placed in downtown Seattle), helping visitors to Seattle find information to all the best sites to visit, plus the news and weather with the touch of their fingers.
Certifications
SigneticsSeaMed
CPR Training - 2021-2023
Medical Grade Soldering - trained and completed ay Fluke Corp. (Not currently certified, But willing to re-certify).
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