Edward Yurko
Black Lick,PA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembler
Philips Respironics
12.2020 - 10.2025
- Working at Philips Respironics which is a medical supply company that specializes in products that improve respiratory functions. Worked multiple areas in the plant doing such jobs as packing the final medical product, assembling the medical devices on a build line and bagging the literature that goes along with the medical equipment.
- Operated packaging machinery to efficiently prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy and quality standards were met.
- Conducted quality checks on packaged items, promptly identifying and addressing discrepancies to maintain compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, improving overall productivity and reducing packaging errors.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to safety and efficiency in the packaging area.
- Conducted regular inspections and tests on assembled products to identify defects, improving overall product reliability.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
Laborer
Spherion
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Working at Philips Respironics which is a medical supply company that specializes in products that improve respiratory functions. Worked multiple areas in the plant doing such jobs as packing the final medical product, assembling the medical devices on a build line and bagging the literature that goes along with the medical equipment.
- Operated machinery and equipment efficiently to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, enhancing overall productivity.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, maintaining a smooth workflow and minimizing downtime in operations.
- Followed safety protocols consistently, contributing to a safe working environment and reducing workplace incidents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Inspector Packer
Nesco
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Injection molding company that serves the packaging, industrial, consumer products and healthcare industries. Performing inspection of parts, printing operations, trimming, de-gating, and packing of product as per written Job Instructions.
Studied Pharmacy Technician
Institute of Medical and Business Careers
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Pharmacy Technician student at the Institute of Medical and Business Careers, Penn Hills, PA.
Press Set-up Operator
Metalor Technologies
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Set-up and operate powder presses. Remove die body from press. Tear down and change out tool and die. Put die body back together and perform a paper check. Put die body back in press and set-up to press parts according to specifications including checking thickness, weight and dimensions of part. Operate press and perform periodic testing of part specifications. Other duties include refractory powder mixer. Blending, weighing and mixing powder. Putting powder through the furnace and then granulate the powder. Plant closed on 12/29/17 and moved to Mexico.
- Set up and operated press machinery, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime during production runs.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting on press equipment, enhancing operational reliability and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols, contributing to a safer and more productive work environment.
- Monitored production quality standards, promptly addressing deviations to maintain consistent product integrity and compliance.
Press Set-up Operator
Spherion
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Set-up and operate powder presses. Remove die body from press. Tear down and change out tool and die. Put die body back together and perform a paper check. Put die body back in press and set-up to press parts according to specifications including checking thickness, weight and dimensions of part. Operate press and perform periodic testing of part specifications. Other duties include refractory powder mixer. Blending, weighing and mixing powder. Putting powder through the furnace and then granulate the powder.
Laborer
Carol Harris Staffing
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Air Test - Air test gas pipes to check for leaks for use in gas appliances. Attach air tester to one end of gas pipe and close off the other end and submerge in water to check for any air leaks. Run pipe through dryer and take to proper location.
Laborer
CC Maintenance
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Perform various tasks such as: mowing grass, weed eating, painting, deck staining, french drain installation, roofing, etc
Material Handler
Dick's Sporting Goods
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Scan boxes from conveyer line and sort boxes according to location and place on pallet. Stage and wrap pallet for shipping. Load trailers with lift equipment.
- Organized inventory storage areas, maintaining optimal stock levels to facilitate streamlined order fulfillment processes.
Laborer
CC Maintenance
10.2008 - 02.2011
- Perform various tasks such as: mowing grass, weed eating, painting, deck staining, french drain installation, roofing, etc.
Engineer and Train Crew
CSX Transportation
05.2005 - 10.2008
- Supervise the switching, loading/unloading, breaking or making up of trains. Travel with the train on its assigned route. Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures. Assist and instruct crews to couple and uncouple cars, throw switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses. Receive and review instructions from Dispatchers, Yardmasters, and station agents and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew. Ensure all train orders, signals and railroad rules and regulations are complied with. Prepare required reports, including train bulletins, switch lists, time slips, delay and accident reports, industry work order, etc. Utilize on-board computer systems to process payroll and other information.
Loader
Cintas
09.2003 - 04.2005
- Responsible for loading such items as uniform garments, carpeted floor mats, heavy duty rubber floor mats, etc. Keep accurate log of loading items. Drive delivery truck around the lot when all assigned items have been loaded. Roll carpeted floor mats to prepare for loading.
- Balanced heavy workloads with tight deadlines, consistently meeting or exceeding goals in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Material Handler
Carol Harris Staffing
07.2001 - 09.2003
- Receive and unload product from incoming trucks. Visually inspect parts for defects. Process materials for shipment records. Package on shipping boxes and place on pallets. Finalize loading procedures for product to be redistributed.
Laborer
Dean Technology D.B.A CKE
09.1997 - 07.2001
- Made rectifiers by cutting sheets of aluminum into various sizes using a shear machine. Placed a blocking layer onto treated sheets of aluminum followed by spraying a mixture of cadmium and bismuth onto these sheets using a heated spray gun. Used a punch press machine to tap out center hole. Test amps on final product. Had to wear protective equipment to perform this operation. This consisted of coveralls, gloves, respirator and changing of shoes.
- Assisted in reducing material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling materials as needed.
- Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
Skills
- Machining
- Plastics Injection Molding
Timeline
Assembler
Philips Respironics
12.2020 - 10.2025
Laborer
Spherion
02.2020 - 12.2020
Inspector Packer
Nesco
09.2019 - 02.2020
Studied Pharmacy Technician
Institute of Medical and Business Careers
07.2018 - 08.2019
Press Set-up Operator
Metalor Technologies
10.2015 - 12.2017
Press Set-up Operator
Spherion
07.2015 - 10.2015
Laborer
Carol Harris Staffing
09.2013 - 07.2015
Laborer
CC Maintenance
10.2011 - 09.2013
Material Handler
Dick's Sporting Goods
02.2011 - 10.2011
Laborer
CC Maintenance
10.2008 - 02.2011
Engineer and Train Crew
CSX Transportation
05.2005 - 10.2008
Loader
Cintas
09.2003 - 04.2005
Material Handler
Carol Harris Staffing
07.2001 - 09.2003
Laborer
Dean Technology D.B.A CKE
09.1997 - 07.2001