Andrea Burger
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Highly motivated professional (EG tester) focused on leadership, member satisfaction, member engagement, conflict resolution. attention to detail with proven proficiencies in metal prep, air tools, electric tools, assembly of parts including measuring with micrometer and calipers. Superior production and problem-solving skills. I have been focused on learning as much as possible with drive and excitement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Assembler
Woodward Inc
Fort Collins, CO
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated a small group in support of finding action items in relation to the glint survey. Created a target or an "accountability chart" for upper leadership on inverted pyramid.
- Presented Glint results to VP's staff twice delivering issues found.
- Presented Glint to All Members Meetings..(4 different times)
- Presented at tier 5 report out to CEO.
- Essentials to Leadership certification Woodward University
- Communication certification Woodward University
- Team Lead on Governors supporting department 566
- Multiple week Kata in 566 going on currently
- MERT team member
- Recreation Committee Secretary
- Safety Committee member
- Involved in A3 Shipping Transformation Kaizan
- Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
- Utilized various hand tools, power tools, and equipment in the assembly process while maintaining a high level of precision and accuracy.
- Tested finished products for compliance with tolerances and overall quality.
- Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
- Increased assembly accuracy by meticulously following blueprints, schematics, and engineering specifications.
- Played an integral role in achieving departmental goals through consistent high-quality output during periods of increased workload or tight deadlines.
- Enhanced worker skills through continuous learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues, leading to improved overall performance across the team.
- Consistently met or exceeded production quotas by efficiently assembling products within allocated time frames.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by fostering a strong team atmosphere and treating colleagues with respect and professionalism.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
- Collaborated with other line workers and team members to assemble and repair parts.
- Identified potential areas for improvement in existing processes, proposing changes that led to increased efficiency and reduced waste material usage.
- Performed repeated tasks while sitting or standing over extended periods of time.
- Enhanced assembly efficiency by optimizing mechanical processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Supported cross-functional teams in troubleshooting issues related to product design or manufacturing processes when necessary.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by maintaining clean and organized workstations and complying with safety regulations at all times.
- Improved overall product quality, adhering to strict company guidelines and industry standards during the assembly process.
- Streamlined workflow for increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Demonstrated adaptability while working on various projects simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines.
- Ensured timely completion of projects, effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
- Cleaned, lubricated and adjusted parts and components, keeping parts fully functional.
- Trained and instructed coworkers in proper assembly techniques.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Built containers and packed parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
- Followed company protocols and procedures to minimize production waste and avoid unnecessary costs.
Shop Assistant
Sessions Motorsports
Fort Collins, CO
01.2020 - Current
- Assistant to lead fabricator
- Metal prep
- Mechanical assembly on rock crawlers
- Basic fab
Assembler/Lead shipper
Spidertrax Off-road Inc.
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Welding metal prep work and assembly
- Grinding
- Built unit bearings, Axel shafts, prepped all housings
- Detailed every housing to get them ready to ship to the customer
- Learned BOL's in shipping
- Packaged product and loaded it into the truck
Crew Foreman
Evergreen and Sprinkler
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Currently Foreman of Snow Removal Crew at Poudre Valley Hospital and 3 other UC Health Properties
Commercial Landscape Technician
Bath Landscape Incorporated
04.2018 - 05.2019
Residential Landscape Technician
Oster Landscaping
06.2017 - 09.2017
Education
Graduate of EMT School -
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, Colorado01.2014
Licensed Massage Practitioner -
Healing Arts Institute
Fort Collins, Colorado01.2010
Western Nebraska Community College -
Scottsbluff Nebraska
01.2009
High School Diploma -
Fort Collins High School
Fort Collins, Colorado01.2008
Skills
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Group facilitation
- Professional Development in Leadership
- Blueprint Reading
- Hand tool use
- Manufacturing Experience
- Quality Assurance
- Visual Inspection
- Manufacturing background
- Product Assembly
- Safety understanding
- Safety Regulations Adherence
- Electrical Wiring
- Equipment Operation
- Precision Assembly
- Safety practices
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Assembly and production
- Accuracy
- Quality testing
- Product Inspection
- ISO 9000 trained
Leadership Communication Skills
- Effectively and professionally engage with HOA presidents, members, and property managers as well as owners and managers
- New Hire Training including job duties, procedures, problem-solving skills
- Focus on leading with positive company culture
- Routinely use appropriate chain of command from superiors to convey executive decisions and changes in procedure to line staff
- Use clear communications when approached with questions, concerns, and ideas
Equipment Skills
- Operate lifts, Bobcats, Skidsteers, Dingos, hedge shears, blowers, chainsaws, dump trucks, John Deere tractors, Snow Raiders, company work truck and tow trailers
- Assembly of unit bearings, axle shafts, detailing axle housings, tig and mig welding capabilities.
- Packaging, shipping and receiving while using NetSuite by Oracle.
Timeline
Mechanical Assembler
Woodward Inc
07.2022 - Current
Assembler/Lead shipper
Spidertrax Off-road Inc.
02.2021 - 06.2022
Crew Foreman
Evergreen and Sprinkler
06.2020 - 01.2021
Shop Assistant
Sessions Motorsports
01.2020 - Current
Commercial Landscape Technician
Bath Landscape Incorporated
04.2018 - 05.2019
Residential Landscape Technician
Oster Landscaping
06.2017 - 09.2017
Graduate of EMT School -
Front Range Community College
Licensed Massage Practitioner -
Healing Arts Institute
Western Nebraska Community College -
Scottsbluff Nebraska
High School Diploma -
Fort Collins High School