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Edwin Colón

Cotto Laurel,PR

Summary

Solution-oriented Manufacturing Specialist with 36 years of experience. Talented technical professional with background in the Tool and Die field. Looking for a challenging position in which I'll be able to contribute with my knowledge such as, problem-solving, critical thinking, Machine design and construction, process validation.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manufacturing Specialist

Zimmer Biomet
04.1993 - 11.2023
  • Assisted in process improvements to reduce scrap and increase productivity and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with various departments such as engineering, management, tools & machines suppliers, and quality assurance to provide technical support.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Troubleshoot machine process and cutting tools problems.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
  • Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
  • Served as technical liaison between manufacturing and quality assurance to resolve technical and quality issues.
  • Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
  • Designed and built process tooling, insert molds and arbor press tooling.
  • Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
  • Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of various testing systems (Vibration, Ballbar, Laser).
  • Development and introduction of prototypes for CNC tooling, CMM fixtures, and machines designs.
  • Execute, coordinate and verify data on validation protocols.
  • Assisted in product transfer
  • Assis in First Article layout and cutting tool test.

CNC Adjuster

Rodenstock
01.1992 - 04.1993
  • Executed CNC machines setups.
  • Executed machine tool changes and fixtures.
  • Executed machine Preventive Maintenance.

Machinist

Propen Equipment
04.1987 - 01.1992
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Executed fixtures improvement.
  • Executed machine preventive maintenance.

Education

Associate of Science - Digital Electronic

Instituto De Banca
Ponce, PR
08.1985

High School Diploma -

Bernardillo Cordero High School
Ponce, PR
05.1984

Skills

  • Knowledge in CNC Manufacturing process, programming (Fanuc) and maintenance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Knowledge in GMP and ISO
  • Knowledge in Validations
  • Knowledge in Ballbar testing
  • Knowledge in Vibration testing
  • Knowledge in laser testing
  • Knowledge in small machines design, construction and assembly
  • Machine shop equipment knowledge (lathe, grinders, milling, comparators, calipers, micrometers, etc)

Timeline

Senior Manufacturing Specialist

Zimmer Biomet
04.1993 - 11.2023

CNC Adjuster

Rodenstock
01.1992 - 04.1993

Machinist

Propen Equipment
04.1987 - 01.1992

Associate of Science - Digital Electronic

Instituto De Banca

High School Diploma -

Bernardillo Cordero High School

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