Adarha Padilla
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in manufacturing, assembly, and quality assurance. Experienced in setting up and operating CNC & EDM machines as well as performing assembly and testing functions on aerospace components. Committed to producing high-quality products and contributing to the success of the team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Technician II
Woodward Inc
Loves Park, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Reviews and approves finished products and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer and industry standers
- Actively participates in various audits including process audits, system survey, physical product configuration audits and functional audits to maintain quality standards
- reviews and test data, preparing certificated and conformance and customer contract information to guarantee compliance with industry standards
- performs dimensional inspections using hand tools inspections equipment, ensuring product requirements and specifications are met
Operations Technician III
Woodward
Loves Park, IL
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions and adjust machine controls as required
- Maintained an organized work environment
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
- Monitored machine operations
- Read and followed work instructions
- Trained new employees
- Develop and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity in operations
- Collaborate with engineering team to identify and implement process improvements
- Assist with troubleshooting and solving equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain and update equipment databases to track maintenance history and identify potential issues
- Conduct regular equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance and prevent breakdowns
- Assembled aircraft components according to technical drawings.
- Assisted in the fabrication of structural components.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed
Production Line Lead
PCI Pharma Services
Rockford, IL
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Monitor and analyze production line data to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvement.
- Provide regular feedback and coaching to production line employees to improve performance and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce waste and minimize downtime on the production line, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings for the company.
- Collaborate with other Production Line Leads to share best practices and improve overall performance of the production line.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and motivation on the production line, resulting in improved performance and job satisfaction.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance team to identify and address any product quality issues on the production line, ensuring that all products meet regulatory and customer requirements.
Operations Technician I
Adecco Staffing
Rockford, IL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions and adjust machine controls as required
- Maintained an organized work environment
- Worked from work orders, routings, process/ engineering drawings, layout sheets, and written and verbal instructions
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
- Monitored machine operations
- Read and followed work instructions
- Trained new employees
Injection Molding Machine Operator
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
Belvidere, IL
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Worked from orders, routings, process drawings and written and verbal instructions
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions and adjust machine controls as required
- Maintained a organized work environment
- Worked from work orders, routings, process/ engineering drawings, layout sheets, and written and verbal instructions
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions and adjust machine controls as required
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
- Monitored machine operations
- Read and followed work instructions
- Trained new employees
Packer
PCI Pharma Services
Rockford, IL
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Maintained quality assurance
- Maintained work area to comply with company safety regulations
- Operated pallet jacks
- Decontaminated work stations
- Labeled and Inspected packaging
- Trained new employees
- Communicated with peers to achieve production goals.
- Balanced the money drawer prior and end of shift.
- Trained new employees
- Customer Service
- Worked as cashier
- Restocked Merchandise
Assistant Manager
Burrito Loco
Rockford, IL
09.2013 - 05.2017
- Maintained quality assurance
- Maintained work area to comply with company safety regulations
- Operated pallet jacks
- Decontaminated work stations
- Labeled and Inspected packaging
- Trained new employees
- Communicated with peers to achieve production goals.
- Balanced the money drawer prior and end of shift.
- Trained new employees
- Customer Service
- Worked as cashier
- Restocked Merchandise
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockford Auburn Highschool
Rockford, ILAssociate of Arts -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL05-2030
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Quality Assurance
- CNC Machining
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Reporting
- Process Improvements
- Data Analysis
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
QA Technician II
Woodward Inc
09.2025 - Current
Operations Technician III
Woodward
11.2023 - 09.2025
Production Line Lead
PCI Pharma Services
06.2023 - 11.2024
Operations Technician I
Adecco Staffing
09.2021 - 12.2021
Injection Molding Machine Operator
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
10.2017 - 09.2021
Packer
PCI Pharma Services
05.2017 - 10.2017
Assistant Manager
Burrito Loco
09.2013 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Rockford Auburn Highschool
Associate of Arts -
Rock Valley College