Bernard Wilkerson
Oxford,NC
Summary
Multi-tasking process technician successful in managing day-to-day production line processes and troubleshooting systems. Outstanding drafting talents to coordinate and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Technician
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Morrisville, North Carolina
08.2020 - Current
- Consolidate and move shipment pallets to their destination
- Sanitation before & after each start up shift
- Cleaning up , breaking down machinery using lockout in Tag out
- Operated machinery to support production processes and ensure efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance teams.
- Conducted quality checks on products to maintain company standards.
- Assisted with training new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities and equipment usage.
- Implemented safety measures to promote a secure working environment.
- Adjusted machine settings based on product specifications and requirements.
- Trained new employees on safe work practices within the plant environment as well as machine operation techniques.
Level 2 Technician
Merck
Durham, Nc
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Assemble and operate machine tools such as horizontal boring mills and other CNC machines
- Quality checks using precision measuring instruments for machinery.
- Created reports on system performance metrics for management review.
- Documented processes related to system operations in order to ensure consistent implementation across the organization.
- Troubleshot network connectivity issues and provided remote technical support to customers.
- Performed troubleshooting on networking and connectivity issues to restore connections and network access.
- Diagnosed and repaired technical issues on various electronic systems.
- Explained technology-related details in easy-to-understand terms to individuals from different backgrounds and in various job positions.
Manufacturing Technician
Sumitomo Electric
Butner, North Carolina
02.2010 - 07.2019
- Provide assistance for the extruder and engineers, certification forklift
- Assisted in training other technicians on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices and products.
- Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Identified problems within the assembly line and implemented solutions accordingly.
Senior Chemical Operator
Bridgestone Bandag LLC
Oxford, US
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Operate one or more machines used in the manufacture of rubber, set up adjust or trouble shoot keep accurate records as required for production schedule.
- Keeping lab clean & safe for the work environment.
- Making sure all materials are put up un an timely manner, used msds data, for any hazards & dangerous chemical used.
- Some heavy heavy lifting between 35 to 75 pounds lifting
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality retread tires efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
- Trained new operators on processes and safety protocols effectively.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to minimize downtime of production equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities associated with the chemical production process including material usage, waste disposal, test results.
Material Handler
Greene Resource
Henderson, Nc
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Provide technical assistance to the process engineering
- Process development, and R&D group
- Conduct certification testing, audit operator adherence to those procedures
- Perform calibration and tool checks
- Material handler and operator forklift for the distribution area
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded products from delivery trucks efficiently and safely.
- Organized inventory in designated storage areas for easy access and identification.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality assurance before storage procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Assisted in inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels and organization.
Material handler and operator forklift
Greene Resource
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Go around making drops with the stand-up reach truck for co-worker
- Order product that is out or that is hot and in need to be shipped out
Laboratory Technician
08.2009 - 03.2010
- Assemble and operate machine tools such as horizontal boring mills and other CNC machines
- Quality checks using precision measuring instruments for machinery.
Telemarketing
Telenet
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Making incoming and out going calls
- Sales experience, able to type 25 wpm or more
- Set up at least 150 or more or more appointments a day and at least get eight more appointments schedule for the techs.
- Cold calls, sales experience
- Handled Incoming and outgoing calls.
Machine operator
Pacific Coast
04.2009 - 01.2010
- Previous experience with lockout, tagout
- Responsible for keeping the machine running at a good percentage
- Responsible for helping troubleshooting problems when machines break down
- Responsible for keeping area clean during shifts and before shifts end
Process Technician/ Forklift Operator
10.2004 - 07.2009
- Provide support to senior process technicians in the media production department.
Inventory Technician/Forklift operator/ Warehouse Technician/ Machine operator
Revlon
07.1999 - 02.2004
- Service line production technician for cosmetic warehouse
- Material handler, Machine operator, set up machine break down and repair problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Medicine
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson, NC 07.2025 - 10.2025
Associates Degree - Pharmacy Tech
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson, NCSkills
- Calibration
- Shipping & Receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Assembly
- Math
- RF Scanner
- Quality control
- 5S
- Data center experience
- Blueprint reading
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Organizational skills
- Distribution center
- Algebra
- ISO 9001
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer networking
- Computer literacy
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Supply chain
- Lean manufacturing
- Data entry
- AS9100
- Data collection
- Cleanroom
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- CNC programming
- GMP
- Microsoft Access
- Telecommunication
- CNC lathe
- Warehouse experience
- Laboratory information management systems
- Windows
- Software troubleshooting
- Kanban
- Agile
- Laboratory experience
- Electrical wiring
- Training & development
- Soldering
- Mechanical knowledge
- Warehouse management
- Welding
- Microsoft Word
- RF scanner
- Programmable logic controllers
- OSHA
- Welding (4 years)
- Freight
- Quality inspection
- Reach Truck
- Research & Development
- MATLAB
- Leadership
- Clinical laboratory experience
- Bindery (Less than 1 year)
- Manufacturing
- Forklift (10 years)
- Lean Manufacturing
- SAP
- Sales
- CMMS
- Industrial equipment
- Forklift
- Microsoft Project
- SolidWorks
- Customer service
- Ethernet
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Schematics
- Telemarketing
- CNC
- Basic math
- Picker (Less than 1 year)
- Process Engineering
- Cherry picker (Less than 1 year)
- Supply Chain
Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Forklift Operator
- OSHA 10
- Diesel Mechanic Certification
- Certified Welding Inspector
- ASQC Certification
- Professional Engineer
- Six Sigma Certification
- HACCP Certification
- Certified Quality Engineer
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Workplace safety, Proficient, 05/01/20
- Forklift safety, Proficient, 07/01/20
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Medicine
Vance Granville Community College
07.2025 - 10.2025
Process Technician
Catalent Pharma Solutions
08.2020 - Current
Level 2 Technician
Merck
07.2016 - 07.2020
Senior Chemical Operator
Bridgestone Bandag LLC
11.2015 - 06.2019
Material handler and operator forklift
Greene Resource
03.2010 - 12.2010
Manufacturing Technician
Sumitomo Electric
02.2010 - 07.2019
Material Handler
Greene Resource
01.2010 - 01.2015
Laboratory Technician
08.2009 - 03.2010
Machine operator
Pacific Coast
04.2009 - 01.2010
Telemarketing
Telenet
01.2008 - 03.2010
Process Technician/ Forklift Operator
10.2004 - 07.2009
Inventory Technician/Forklift operator/ Warehouse Technician/ Machine operator
Revlon
07.1999 - 02.2004
Associates Degree - Pharmacy Tech
Vance Granville Community College