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Work History
Education
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Deborah Bryson

Epson Portland Inc.
Portland,OR
29
years of professional experience

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Quality Manufacturing and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Work History

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

6 Years 10 Months
Epson Portland Inc. | 06.2019 - 04.2026
  • Defect analysis
  • Documentation creating and maintaining Operation Manuals, Work Instructions, 4M’s, Job aids, Training Presentations, Controlled Forms, and Quality Notices.
  • Tracking Calibrated equipment and Validation of weight scales
  • Troubleshooting machine issues and assisting machine maintenance technicians and engineers with repairs.
  • SDS Coordinator and EHS committee member (8 years)
  • Achieved consistent product quality by conducting thorough inspections and adhering to strict standards.

Manufacturing Floor Auditor

7 Years 5 Months
Epson Portland Inc. | 01.2012 - 06.2019
  • Developed documentation for audits of standard operating procedures in Cleanroom Ink Cartridge Manufacturing to ensure compliance.
  • Completed audits of operating procedures for all shifts (Machine operators, Material Handlers, Inspectors, Etc.)
  • Compiled and presented audit results to supervisors and managers to inform decision-making.
  • Assisted with Corrective actions and Training plans for individuals found in Non-compliance.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental 6S program (5S + Safety). Created auditing schedules, collected all 6S tour notes from departments and input into presentations. Sent out to department managers for response to suggested improvements. Checked presentations for consistent formatting and posted results.

Delivery Driver

1 Year 6 Months
Rose City Pizza Co. | 09.2016 - 03.2018
  • Delivery of customer orders
  • Provided customer service by taking orders over phone and in person, ensuring accurate and timely order processing
  • Unloaded and organized inventory orders, maintaining optimal stock levels and product availability
  • Prepared food items, adhering to safety and quality standards for customer satisfaction
  • Assisted with various tasks to support team operations

Machine Operator

7 Years 5 Months
Epson Portland Inc. | 08.2004 - 01.2012
  • Start-up and shutdown of machines
  • Loading parts into machines
  • Clearing machine errors
  • Inspection of products
  • Material Handling/Parts pulling from mini-warehouse
  • Daily Quality Testing
  • Data Entry
  • Training of other operators (New hire orientations, Training for inspection, basic cartridge function, machine operation).Communicating new training, 4M's, and work instructions to operators.. Creating new training material and spreadsheets to track training results. Performed duties of backup lead (backflushing, line assignments, etc.)

Shift Supervisor

5 Years 8 Months
Pacific Pizza Co. | 06.1997 - 02.2003
  • Assigned crew responsibilities to optimize workflow
  • Customer service
  • Managed money by counting tills and creating deposits to maintain accuracy
  • Tracked and ordered inventory to ensure stock availability
  • Food preparation
  • Opening and closing store procedures.

Education

Fred Pryor Seminars/CareerTrack | Portland, OR | 2019

Live Seminars and Online Webinars

  • Fundamentals of Project Management
  • Management and Leadership Skills Course
  • Creative Leadership
  • Managing Workplace Safety and Health
  • Goal Setting in the Workplace

Oregon OSHA Puplic Education | Portland, OR | 2018

Online Safety Committee Training

Kinetic Training | Portland, OR | 2014

Computer Training Courses for Microsoft Office Suite

GED

Merlo Station High School | Beaverton, OR | 1996

Skills

Testing of cleanroom air particle counts
recording and sharing of test results.
Ink Analysis Technician- Completed various ink analysis tests on raw and cartridge ink. Contamination
Ph
Viscosity
Surface Tension
Absorbency
and Wavelength. Data Entry for test results.
Tracking inventory for all department supplies
Completing purchase requisitions to order supplies and tracking orders
Filing daily production paperwork
Computer proficiency
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint and Outlook
Litmos (LMS) Learning Management System
QAD/SAM database
Other company created data entry systems

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Epson Portland Inc.
06.2019 - 04.2026Read More

Delivery Driver

Rose City Pizza Co.
09.2016 - 03.2018Read More

Manufacturing Floor Auditor

Epson Portland Inc.
01.2012 - 06.2019Read More

Machine Operator

Epson Portland Inc.
08.2004 - 01.2012Read More

Shift Supervisor

Pacific Pizza Co.
06.1997 - 02.2003Read More

Fred Pryor Seminars/CareerTrack

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Oregon OSHA Puplic Education

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Kinetic Training

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Merlo Station High School

GED
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Deborah Bryson