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Erika Polcuch

Snohomish,WA

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Over 10 years working as a qualified manufacturing technician and 1 year in biomanufacturing. Focused and skilled in diagnosing issues and creating solutions. Broad knowledge of machines, production processes, basic electrical fabrication knowlage and maintenance processes..

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Technician

Aerojet Rocketdyne
04.2023 - Current
  • Extensive cleanroom experience.
  • Plotted equipment response time and fault range information on graph to determine relay curves.
  • Optimized production quality by conducting thorough testing and analysis of equipment performance data.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
  • Drafted technical reports and documentation for engineering projects.
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
  • Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Interpreted scale drawings of new commissions to determine layout of materials and equipment.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Biomanufacturing Tech

Nortis
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.
  • Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures.
  • Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents.
  • Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Oriented new technicians to proper operation and function of automated interpretation machine.
  • Maintained, cleaned, and prepared lab instruments for cell cultures.
  • Conducted testing on products before shipment, confirming material within specified parameters.
  • Picked and delivered consumables and raw material requests to support lab and manufacturing functions.
  • Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
  • Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.
  • Used pipettes and liquid handling equipment to process into finished goods.

Manufacturing Technician

Nortis
04.2016 - 09.2021
  • Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Kept production logs and maintained job material inventory.
  • Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices and products.
  • Collaborated with team members to promptly accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and measurement devices to perform production operations.
  • Addressed assembly line problems with extensive and detailed knowledge of standard procedures.
  • Evaluated final products for quality and compliance with product standards.
  • Built packaging for finished products and calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production.

Welding Fabricator

Precor
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.

Education

Associate in Business - Accounting and Finance

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
2008

Skills

  • Customer interaction
  • Quality control
  • Product inspections
  • Information tracking
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Design techniques
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Data processing
  • Failure mitigation
  • Basic lab skills
  • Clean Room experience

Timeline

Engineering Technician

Aerojet Rocketdyne
04.2023 - Current

Biomanufacturing Tech

Nortis
09.2021 - 02.2023

Manufacturing Technician

Nortis
04.2016 - 09.2021

Welding Fabricator

Precor
10.2014 - 10.2015

Associate in Business - Accounting and Finance

Everett Community College

High School Diploma -

Everett Community College
Erika Polcuch