Cindy Garrett
Talladega,US
Summary
Manufacturing Technician with a 10 plus year background in preventive maintenance, equipment repair and operational troubleshooting. Committed to consistently meeting quality expectations and contributing to overall achievement of team output goals. Offers outstanding technical problem-solving talents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician/Assembly Line Production Worker
Lohr North America
Lincoln, AL
07.2023 - Current
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
- Developed new processes for improved efficiency in production.
- Adjusted, maintained, and repaired various types of manufacturing equipment.
- Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Calibrated measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure accuracy.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures for opportunities for cost savings or efficiency gains.
- Studied operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Production Associate
Gulf Shore Assemblies
Talladega, AL
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Repaired defective parts or components using hand tools or power tools.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Assisted in the preparation of production orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Sorted items into appropriate bins according to type or size.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.
Machine Operator
Bae Systems Inc.
Anniston, AL
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
Production Associate
Eissmann Automotive NA Inc
Pell City, AL
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, parts, supplies, and finished goods.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Quality Inspector
M Tek Inc
Talladega, AL
03.2010 - 08.2015
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
- Inspected packaging for completeness, correctness and damage prior to shipping out orders.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and other specifications to fully understand project expectations.
Education
High School -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Skills
- Inspection and audits
- Quality inspections
- Reporting and documentation
- Machinery
- Wiring and Tubing
- Final Product Testing
- Materials Loading
- Tool Efficiency Development
- Materials Knowledge
- Production Methods
- Workflow Coordination
- Equipment Preparation
- OSHA Compliance
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Safety Protocols
- Good Manufacturing Practices
Work Locations
- Townsend, GA, 07/01/23, Present
- Lincoln, AL, 03/01/22, 10/01/22
- Talladega, AL, 10/01/21, 02/01/22
- Anniston, AL, 08/01/15, 05/01/19
- Pell City, AL, 03/01/10, 08/01/15
- Talladega, AL
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician/Assembly Line Production Worker
Lohr North America
07.2023 - Current
Production Associate
Gulf Shore Assemblies
03.2022 - 10.2022
Machine Operator
Bae Systems Inc.
10.2021 - 02.2022
Production Associate
Eissmann Automotive NA Inc
08.2015 - 05.2019
Quality Inspector
M Tek Inc
03.2010 - 08.2015
High School -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
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