Claude Cartwright
North Waterboro,ME
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician 2 Repair & Maintenance
Abbott
South Portland, ME
06.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality checks to uphold product integrity and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Performs skilled maintenance and repair services facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
- Interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Implement methods, practices and techniques of maintaining building and facilities to identify and address recurring problems with machinery, equipment, or parts.
- Conduct periodic inspections to evaluate requests for repair.
Instrument Investigation Specialist
Abbott Diagnostics
Scarborough, ME
11.2020 - 06.2025
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Installed, configured and tested medical device software applications.
- Troubleshot issues related to hardware components such as circuit boards, power supplies, cables, connectors.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
Quality Control Technician
Abbott Diagnostics
Scarborough, ME
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections of components, assemblies, and products to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Monitored production processes for quality control purposes, ensuring that all work is completed according to established standards.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Noted results and entered data into software system to track and assess trends.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.
- Maintained lab cleanliness and safety standards.
Receipt Inspection Instrument Technician
Abbott Diagnostics
Scarborough, ME
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Executed manual tests to identify defects in the system.
- Identified and reported software issues related to usability and accessibility standards.
- Documented test cases according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Operated testing toolsets and supported development processes.
- Conducted various manual and automated product tests and made adjustments to improve ease of use and functionality.
- Conducted post-release tests and installed important updates.
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
Striping Operator
Abbott Diagnostics
Scarborough, ME
07.2009 - 07.2018
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Verified accuracy of material measurements before loading into machines.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atlantic High School
Delray Beach, FL08-1994
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manual Testing
- Quality Processes
- System Integration Testing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technician 2 Repair & Maintenance
Abbott
06.2025 - Current
Instrument Investigation Specialist
Abbott Diagnostics
11.2020 - 06.2025
Quality Control Technician
Abbott Diagnostics
04.2019 - 11.2020
Receipt Inspection Instrument Technician
Abbott Diagnostics
07.2018 - 04.2019
Striping Operator
Abbott Diagnostics
07.2009 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Atlantic High School