Charlotte Chasse
Manchester,NH
Summary
Experienced Facility Technician with proven ability to work independently and maintain high levels of productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician B
L3 Harris
Londonderry, New Hampshire
01.2023 - Current
- Executed daily tasks with precision, maintaining high standards of operational management.
- Oversaw core responsibilities, enhancing workflow efficiency and operational success.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and reagents for uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
- Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Identified potential problems during testing process and took corrective action as necessary.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, contributing to successful laboratory audits.
- Assembled components following detailed schematics and technical drawings.
- Operated various hand tools and power equipment to complete assemblies.
- Referenced blueprints, specifications and work orders to assemble and install products to quality requirements.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts during the assembly process.
Loom Technician / Warper/Creeler
Velcro USA
Manchester, NH
06.2012 - 01.2023
- Operated weaving machinery to produce high-quality fabric consistently.
- Monitored loom performance and adjusted settings for optimal production.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
- Trained new technicians on loom operation and safety procedures effectively.
- Inspected finished products for quality standards and defects thoroughly.
- Documented production data and machine performance accurately for reporting.
- Maintained and operated advanced weaving looms in a high-volume production environment.
- Communicated with other departments regarding any problems that might arise during production runs.
- Monitored warp threads for proper tension levels during loom operations.
- Checked loom operation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Repaired or replaced broken parts on looms, including heddles, reeds, harnesses, and shuttles.
- Stacked fabric rolls onto pallets after completion of the weaving process.
- Recorded detailed information about each shift's production output and machine downtime.
- Assisted with training new technicians in the operation of the looms.
- Set machine operation features such as speed, size and shape to meet project specifications.
- Read production sheets and loaded creels and knitters with various types of yarn to meet demands of each run.
Hookcutter
Velcro USA
Manchester, NH
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Operated warping machinery to prepare yarn for weaving processes.
- Monitored production schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Adjusted machine settings for optimal performance and quality assurance.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operations thoroughly.
- Maintained records of production runs and quality assurance checks.
- Examined fabrics for flaws during weaving process and made necessary adjustments accordingly.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of raw materials used in production process.
- Repaired minor mechanical issues using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Adjusted beam tensions, thread guides, end stops, cloth take-up rollers, and other components as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on equipment such as lubricating moving parts or replacing worn out components.
- Calibrated machine settings according to customer requirements and product specifications.
- Kept updated records regarding production output, waste levels, downtime.
- Assisted colleagues in winding bobbins when required.
- Replaced broken spindles or shuttles when needed.
Education
GED - High School Equivalency
State Board of Education
1992
Skills
Verbal and written communication
- Expertise in warping and creeling
- Quality control
- OSHA compliance
- Dependable independent worker
- Troubleshooting skills
- Instruction adherence
- Computer literacy
- Consistent work history
- Direct labor training
- Component-level troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational abilities
- Strong work ethic
- Industrial control software knowledge
- Hydraulic press brake operation
- Quality inspection techniques
- PPE compliance
- Medata software proficiency
- Work order processing skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleanroom operations expertise
- Data entry proficiency
Affiliations
First responder for the weave room, First aider.Safety committee.won several awards for Creative Ideas.
Timeline
Technician B
L3 Harris
01.2023 - Current
Loom Technician / Warper/Creeler
Velcro USA
06.2012 - 01.2023
Hookcutter
Velcro USA
06.2007 - 06.2012
GED - High School Equivalency
State Board of Education