Debra Smid
Hand Finisher/Deburr Hand
New River,AZ
Summary
History of hand grinding and machine finishing, products in high-volume production operations. Prepares surfaces, removes imperfections and polishes metal or other materials. Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and repair expertise.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Hand Finisher/Deburr Lead
Noranco - PCC Aerostructures
Phoenix, AZ
08.2013 - 03.2020
- Achieved production targets by keeping close eye on materials flow and resolve any issues.
- Followed drawings, orders and design specifications to perform accurate work.
- Repaired and maintained equipment, objects or parts using hand tools.
- Adhered to quality assurance standards through frequent inspections, sampling and deficiency corrections.
Hand Finisher/Deburr Technician
Powill Manufacturing & Engineering Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
04.2007 - 08.2013
- Read and understood work orders from production management.
- Followed drawings, orders and design specifications to perform accurate work.
- Ground, sanded or polished objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing using hand tools and power tools.
Lead Technician
Intel
Chandler, AZ
07.1992 - 08.2007
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Developed corrective action plans and prevention strategies to improve product reliability.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Assisted in developing specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.
- Enhanced manufacturing processes, reduced waste and enhanced quality.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
- Read manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot devices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tempe High School
Tempe, AZ 09.1976 - 05.1979
Skills
Hand and power tools
Decision Making
Planning and Coordination
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Lead Hand Finisher/Deburr Lead
Noranco - PCC Aerostructures
08.2013 - 03.2020
Hand Finisher/Deburr Technician
Powill Manufacturing & Engineering Inc.
04.2007 - 08.2013
Lead Technician
Intel
07.1992 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Tempe High School
09.1976 - 05.1979