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Devan Williams

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Resourceful Installer with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Proficient in precise measurements, equipment operation, and safety protocols to ensure top-notch installations. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to meet project requirements and deadlines. Committed to delivering exceptional service and workmanship on every job.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Installer

GPSLockbox
Las Vegas, NV
08.2024 - Current
  • Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system issues.
  • Upgraded systems with new software applications and operating systems.
  • Tested installed hardware and software to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replaced defective hardware components when needed.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant security protocols during installation process.
  • Removed systems and fixtures to prepare for replacements.
  • Performed timely and reliable service in shops and outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Dental Lab Technician

Oral Arts Dental Lab
Huntsville, AL
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Fabricated and repaired full and partial dentures, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays, implant abutments and other dental prostheses.
  • Performed quality control checks on all products produced.
  • Made impressions of patients' teeth using alginate or other impression material.
  • Used a variety of hand tools such as files, pliers and knives to make adjustments to dental prostheses.
  • Cleaned molds and casts from plaster models prior to fabrication of restorations.
  • Assisted in the training of new technicians when needed.
  • Built custom trays for taking impressions of patients' mouths.
  • Designed wax patterns for casting metal frameworks for removable partials or complete dentures according to prescription instructions.
  • Inspected castings for accuracy against original model before finishing process was started.
  • Used articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy.
  • Molded wax over denture set-ups to form full contours of artificial gums.
  • Polished finished work to smooth rough edges and provide ideal fit.
  • Evaluated model functionality with use of bite-mimicking apparatus, adjusting devices to optimize performance.
  • Educated patients on anticipated outcomes and treatment side effects.
  • Marked impressions with case numbers for easy patient identification.
  • Created models of patients' mouth by pouring plaster into dental impressions and allowing plaster to set.
  • Formed and contoured artificial gums to fit snuggly into patient mouths with optimal comfort.
  • Rebuilt and replaced linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.

Dental Lab Technician

Aspen Dental
Guntersville, AL
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Fabricated and repaired full and partial dentures, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays, implant abutments and other dental prostheses.
  • Set up and operated equipment such as lathes, grinders, polishers and drill presses to shape the dental prostheses.
  • Maintained records of materials used for each case.
  • Communicated with dentists regarding patient needs and specifications for dental prostheses.
  • Cleaned molds and casts from plaster models prior to fabrication of restorations.
  • Built custom trays for taking impressions of patients' mouths.
  • Reviewed prescriptions from dentists to determine type of restoration required.
  • Designed wax patterns for casting metal frameworks for removable partials or complete dentures according to prescription instructions.
  • Polished all completed workpieces with pumice wheels or other polishing agents before delivery to dentist's office.
  • Assembled finished dental prosthesis components into pre-fabricated metal frameworks according to prescription instructions.
  • Inspected castings for accuracy against original model before finishing process was started.
  • Created night guards and mouth guards by fabricating acrylic splints from impressions taken from patients' mouths.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations in the lab.
  • Troubleshot technical issues with machinery related to production processes.
  • Corrected and restored natural teeth by creating removable or permanent appliances.
  • Used articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy.
  • Molded wax over denture set-ups to form full contours of artificial gums.
  • Polished finished work to smooth rough edges and provide ideal fit.
  • Fabricated, altered and repaired dental devices such as dentures, bridges, inlays and crowns.
  • Built and shaped wax teeth using small hand tools.
  • Melted metals or mixed plasters, acrylic and porcelain to pour into molds, creating dental apparatuses and prosthetics.
  • Modeled patient mouth to produce accurate fits by using dental impression plaster and molds.
  • Reviewed orders, instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals to complete work accurately.
  • Evaluated model functionality with use of bite-mimicking apparatus, adjusting devices to optimize performance.
  • Educated patients on anticipated outcomes and treatment side effects.

Furnace Operator

Saint Gobain INDEC
Huntsville, AL
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Adjusted furnace settings to meet production requirements.
  • Monitored furnace temperature and gas flow for optimal performance levels.
  • Operated hoisting equipment to move heavy materials into the furnace area.
  • Inspected material for defects before loading it into the furnace.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the operation of the furnace.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times during operations.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety protocols when operating furnaces.
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues or problems encountered while operating the furnace.
  • Checked gauges and monitored control panels to ensure efficient operations of the furnace system.
  • Followed established procedures for shutting down furnaces at end of shift or during emergency situations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of machinery and tools used in the operation of furnaces.
  • Responded quickly to alarms indicating unsafe conditions within the furnace area.
  • Loaded raw materials into furnaces using cranes, hoists, or other lifting devices.
  • Measured temperatures inside furnaces using thermocouples or pyrometers.
  • Documented daily readings from pressure gauges, control panels.
  • Worked cooperatively with team members in order to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Reported any malfunctions or operational issues that could affect production quality.
  • Coordinated furnace maintenance alongside facility leaders and maintenance teams.
  • Handled tasks such as racking parts, unloading furnaces, and programming furnace operations with consistent expertise and attention to detail.
  • Assisted with furnace insulation and coil retrofits as well as programming, 5S implementation and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
  • Maintained quality standards by correctly reading orders and managing processes with high degree of skill.
  • Met demanding production schedules by inspecting parts, removing excess powder and loading items into furnaces.
  • Kept operations in full compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety procedures for protection of workers and general public.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brindlee Mt High School
Guntersville, AL
05-2012

Skills

  • Inventory Accountability
  • Worksite preparation
  • Equipment Operation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Estimating abilities
  • Customer Service
  • Pre-installation Site Prep
  • Impression fabrication
  • Acrylic repair
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Cast mounting
  • Wax pattern development
  • Restoration fabrication
  • Dental prosthetics
  • Communication abilities
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Production Monitoring
  • Waste Reduction
  • Computer Skills
  • Task Prioritization
  • Multitasking
  • Machine control
  • Equipment monitoring

Timeline

Installer

GPSLockbox
08.2024 - Current

Dental Lab Technician

Oral Arts Dental Lab
07.2023 - 08.2024

Dental Lab Technician

Aspen Dental
05.2023 - 04.2024

Furnace Operator

Saint Gobain INDEC
12.2021 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Brindlee Mt High School

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