Manufacture, inspect and test critical, respiratory dialysis medical device assemblies and sub-assemblies according to defined procedures and specifications
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot various machines, (Coordinate Measuring Machine, Centrifuge, UV gluing, curing and other fixtures)
Utilize bill of materials, work instructions and drawings
Perform quality control checks of assemblies to ensure product meets standards
Assist with managing day to day manufacturing operations, such as scheduling, inventory tracking, and documentation for team
Collaborated with senior management, purchasing, quality, shipping and receiving teams on a daily basis
Partnered with manufacturing and biomedical engineers in R&D on current improvements and new products
Including with design, documentation, and review of work process
Maintained an orderly work environment
QA/QC Supervisor/ Manufacturing Technician
ReCathCo/Micor, Inc
08.1999 - 08.2013
Manufactured medical pain management and research catheters
Partnered with team members in the design of new product development
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot various machines, (Sterilizer, RF tipping machines, drills, pad printers, and UV gluing and curing machines)
Manufacturing technician for Micor, Inc
Transferred to ReCathCo once created and separated.
Managed QC department for all levels of the inspection process as supervisor of ReCathCo
Assisted with incoming and shipping of products
Worked with team in inventory controls, and maintained an orderly work environment throughout the facility
Associate Technician
Lab Support
09.1997 - 07.1999
Worked contract at Bayer
Performed research for polyurethane foam manufacturing for furniture
Operation, set up and preventative maintenance of lab machine
Laboratory experience, chemical use, inventory, and maintain safety date sheets
Responsible for chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets
Involved with the Safety and Hazwoper training.
Machine Operator
Triangle Circuits
10.1994 - 05.1997
Built multi layer circuit boards
Program and operated the Automated Optical Inspection machine, Scrub, and laminate operator, Print and Film Inspector, and an Emergency Response Team member.
Manufacturing Technician
R.A. Precision Inc
06.1990 - 07.1994
Machined components parts for fuel injectors to go into GM vehicles
Calibrated and operated 1804 Sunnen Honing machine and AH222 Bore Sizer machine
Worked with high tolerance production, in a team environment.
Aviation Supply Clerk
U.S. Marine Corps
12.1985 - 01.1990
Ordering, shipping, receiving, and inventory of cold weather equipment and various other equipment for 7 different squadrons.
Education
High school diploma -
St Paul's Cathedral
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1985
High school diploma -
06.1985
Skills
Experience with OSHA, ISO, and FDA standards
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools-Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams, for daily operations management
Maintain Clean-room and Manufacturing area, and environmental controls
Experience with mechanical drawings, specifications, and work instructions to aid in fabrication of complex assemblies and sub-assemblies
Knowledge of inventory and ERP systems, including labeling and maintaining organization
Experience with shipping, receiving and material handling
Experience with working in a team environment and independently