Cady Hardcastle
Manteca,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented master assembler with extensive experience in diode assembly, precision microscope work, and product testing. Skilled in soldering, bonding, and troubleshooting, with a strong record of supporting engineering and quality teams. Consistent track record of quality, organized work, training new personnel, and meeting production targets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Assembler
RH USA inc.
Livermore, California
11.2013 - 09.2026
- Built microlens assemblies under a microscope and packaged for coating.
- Built handpiece tip assemblies and maintained logbooks.
- Cleaning, scraping and tinning diodes.
- Diode assembly, new, refurbs and rmas using a microscope and a hot plate.
- Testing laser diodes on Burn-in machines.
- Performed RTA and energy testing to evaluate product functionality and reliability.
- Create serial # logs for packages to be shipped.
- Bonding bar installation.
- Sub-mounted header assembly.
- Sub-mounted heatsink assembly.
- Executed helicoiling processes to reinforce threaded holes for secure fasteners.
- Brazed heatsink assembly.
- Assemble and test Pollegen systems and products.
- Assemble wire harnesses.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality teams on R&D samples, troubleshooting, and launching new products.
- Trained new personnel for assigned positions.
- Assist with yearly inventory counts.
- Attention to detail, quality oriented.
- Work with supervisors to ensure we meet our targets.
- Familiar with BOMs, work orders, work instructions, test instructions, Op schedules, part drawings, etc.
Hardlines Associate and Lay Away Lead
Kmartcorp
Manteca, California
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Replenished shelves, endcaps, and displays with incoming hardline inventory.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote the items.
- Assisted customers with product location, pricing, and basic item information.
- Pulled freight from storage and stocked shelves to maintain inventory levels.
- Unloaded truck deliveries and organized merchandise for easy access.
- Led team to fulfill all lead responsibilities and supported associates with their tasks.
- Trained new personnel in various processes.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manteca High School
Manteca, CA05-2010
Skills
- Diode assembly expertise
- Diode and system testing techniques
- Microscope operation and precision assembly
- Soldering techniques
- Adhesive bonding techniques
- Quality assurance
- Process documentation
- Organized and detail oriented
- Fast learner
- Works well in a group or individually
Timeline
Master Assembler
RH USA inc.
11.2013 - 09.2026
Hardlines Associate and Lay Away Lead
Kmartcorp
10.2012 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Manteca High School