Dustin Miller
Cleburne
Summary
Proficient in machine maintenance and process troubleshooting, ensuring smooth operations in production. Committed to upholding safety and quality standards while fostering a collaborative work environment. I am a quick learner if none of this goes with the job I'm applying for. All I'm trying to do is to be given the chance to prove myself.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Compounder
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
Kearney, Nebraska
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Operated blending equipment to prepare pharmaceutical compounds accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the production area consistently.
- Followed standard operating procedures for mixing and compounding materials.
- Documented batch records and production logs for compliance purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during shifts.
- Inspected raw materials for quality before use in compounding processes.
- Read specifications and blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of material required.
- Communicated with other departments regarding product specifications and changes.
- Ensured that all products were manufactured safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as flammables or corrosives.
- Operated forklifts, pumps, blending kettles and other processing equipment safely and according to industry standards.
- Applied cGMP practices to manufacture pharmaceutical batches utilizing various compounding tanks, kettles, transfer pumps, mixers and mills.
- Monitored, inspected, tested, and recorded quality control data for all products.
- Reviewed work specifications to determine product and material requirements.
- Used approved cleansers and solvents to clean and sanitize equipment after use.
- Completed changeovers and wash downs of equipment, changed screens and assembled socks with no unnecessary delays.
- Removed jammed materials from machinery to ensure uninterrupted operation. from equipment to restore functionality.
- Sifted products through screens and bagged finished materials for transportation to next workstation.
Machine Operator
Eaton Corporation
Kearney, Nebraska
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality components efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure smooth operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machines to prevent breakdowns.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Adhered to quality control standards during manufacturing processes.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
Education
GED -
Wyndam School District
Bridgeport, TX10-2008
Skills
- Pharmaceutical formulation
- Batch mixing
- Ingredient measurement
- Raw material analysis
- Quality control
- Quality inspection
- GMP compliance
- Validation cleaning
- Sterilization techniques
- Formulation development
- Material compatibility
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Material compatibility
- Maintenance procedures
- Cleaning procedures
- Process troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Batch documentation
- Production logging
- Time management
- Schedule adherence
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Technical literacy
- Hazardous waste management
- Material transport
- Weighing and measuring
- Compound storage
Timeline
Compounder
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
06.2025 - 07.2026
Machine Operator
Eaton Corporation
09.2024 - 06.2025
GED -
Wyndam School District