Alexis Holcombe
Burnsville,NC
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a decade of experience in plant production environments, including five years in quality inspection. Proven expertise in machine operations, installation of truck parts and accessories, wiring, painting, and blueprint interpretation. Skilled in decal operations and laboratory techniques within commercial sales settings, consistently delivering high-quality results. Adept at optimizing processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards to drive operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician Commercial
Sibelco
Red Hill, NC
12.2024 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Operator
Sibelco
Bakersville, NC
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Monitored product flow through feed conveyor.
- Assessed and corrected jams in equipment.
- Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Decal Machine Operator
Altec Industries
Burnsville, NC
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Cleaned equipment and tools after each shift or production run.
- Completed inspections of finishes on products.
- Removed excess coating on workpieces.
- Immersed workpieces into coating materials for specified times, verifying smooth final finishes.
- Reviewed blueprints and other instructions to determine and follow exact operational sequences and methods.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Quality Inspector
Altec Industries
Burnsville, NC
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Identified and resolved quality issues, escalating critical problems to supervisors.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Assessed finished items for defects and ordered reworks to eliminate irregularities.
- Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
- Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects.
- Followed industry standards and manufacturer instructions to calibrate measurement tools.
- Documented inspection information and compiled data into reports for dissemination to management.
- Conducted routine visual inspections of utility truck body work to uncover issues with compliance and tolerances.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and other specifications to fully understand project expectations.
- Analyzed and interpreted blueprints, data and manuals to determine precise specifications.
Operator
Baxters Health Care
Marion, NC
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Assessed and corrected jams in equipment.
- Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NCHigh School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School
Burnsville, NC05.2012
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Inspections and Reviews
- Data Entry
- Continuous Improvement
- Troubleshooting
- Flexible Schedule
- Materials Handling
- Quality Assurance
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Loading and Unloading
- Problem-Solving
- Issue Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Deadline Adherence
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample preparation
- Microscopy techniques
- Safety compliance
- Interpersonal and written communication
Timeline
Lab Technician Commercial
Sibelco
12.2024 - Current
Operator
Sibelco
01.2023 - 12.2024
Decal Machine Operator
Altec Industries
08.2021 - 12.2022
Quality Inspector
Altec Industries
08.2016 - 08.2021
Operator
Baxters Health Care
08.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Mayland Community College