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IDA THOMAS

ROCHESTER,UNITED STATES

Summary

Assembler with 10 + years of experience in enhancing production efficiency and ensuring quality in medical and electronic device assembly. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills, with a proven track record in troubleshooting and optimizing workflows leading to significant productivity improvements. Committed to maintaining safety standards and fostering innovation to achieve measurable productivity improvements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ASSEMBLER TECHNICIAN

Carestream Health
12.2023 - Current
  • Assemble medical devices ensuring quality and precision, enhancing production efficiency.
  • Collaborate with team to troubleshoot assembly issues, achieving consistent output.
  • Apply technical skills to maintain equipment, reducing downtime and improving workflow.
  • Identify process improvements, leading to measurable increases in productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, contributing to a secure work environment.
  • Conducted quality checks during assembly, identifying defects early and minimizing rework, leading to improved production efficiency.
  • Worked closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, fostering a culture of shared problem-solving and innovation.
  • Promoted a positive team environment by mentoring new hires, enhancing team cohesion and knowledge transfer.
  • Streamlined assembly processes to enhance production efficiency, resulting in a substantial reduction in lead times and increased output.
  • Optimized assembly workflows, achieving noticeable results in production efficiency and significantly reducing lead times.

SOLDER ASSEMBLER TECHNICIAN

L3Harris
07.2021 - 12.2023
  • Assemble electronic components with precision, ensuring high reliability and quality standards.
  • Diagnose and resolve machine issues, implementing effective corrective actions swiftly.
  • Utilize hand tools like drills and saws for efficient component assembly, enhancing workflow.
  • Adhere to safety protocols while operating equipment, minimizing workplace hazards.
  • Consistently meet quality benchmarks, contributing to improved product performance.
  • Identified and resolved assembly line inefficiencies, leading to reduced production downtime and improved workflow efficiency.
  • Performed regular inspections and troubleshooting of machinery, implementing corrective measures that minimized operational disruptions.
  • Building, repairing, and testing interlock devices by soldering resistors, IC chips, and other small parts to circuit boards.
  • Using lead and lead-free solder with organic flux, no-clean flux, and rosin core.
  • Operating soldering machinery such as wave soldering machines and reflow ovens.
  • Developed new assembly techniques, leading to noticeable gains in product reliability and quality standards.

Dental Laboratory Technician

Cantel Medical / Hu - Friedy
04.2018 - 09.2020
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
  • Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
  • Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
  • Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.

Education

MEDICAL ASSISTANT DEGREE -

Everest Institute
Rochester, NY
06.2011

Skills

  • Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Production Efficiency, Component Testing, Machine Operation, Soldering Skills, Programming electrical boards (Expert), Programming medical machine (Experienced)
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Microscopy techniques
  • Microbiology techniques
  • Specimen processing
  • Chemical handling
  • Specimen preparation

Certification

  • J-STD001 – Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, 3LHarris

Timeline

ASSEMBLER TECHNICIAN

Carestream Health
12.2023 - Current

SOLDER ASSEMBLER TECHNICIAN

L3Harris
07.2021 - 12.2023

Dental Laboratory Technician

Cantel Medical / Hu - Friedy
04.2018 - 09.2020

MEDICAL ASSISTANT DEGREE -

Everest Institute

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