Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Goodwin Community Health
10.2022 - 11.2023
Starting with a career change to get out of manufacturing I started in the front office doing clerical work such as: Data entry, paperwork for patients, payments from patients
I would also have to coordinate with staff to help resolve patient issues with Medical Assistants and providers if needed
I would also outreach to patients to coordinate their needs by the appointments that the provider would like to follow-up on
While I was there, I seized an opportunity to get involved in a fantastic training program in becoming a dental assistant through on-the-job training
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
While I was there, I achieved certification in CPR and First AID through red cross, infection control certification, and Pre-Oral Inspection Certifications for chair side assisting.
I was also studying to get my radiology certification while I was there but was unable to finish.
Machine Operator
Toray Plastics America Inc
06.2019 - 08.2022
Started working with a machine that loads/unloads rolls for a metallization process for the company
I was involved heavily in teamwork to minimize downtime in turning over the machine and getting back to metallizing film
I would Identify safety hazards and informed supervisor of potential hazards and help mitigate it until we were able to get it resolved
I operated numerous machines with different technology to help with my versatility and value to the company
I was also trained in the Mobile racks with a side loader that you would have to maneuver between aisles with minimal clearance to insert the rolls in inventory or retrieve for production
Among the numerous tasks I was competent in executing I was certified to be able to operate the cranes that we used for the machines, and I was forklift certified.
Team Lead
First Quality Tissue
08.2012 - 03.2019
Started as an entry level operator then promoted to DCS/Control Room operator within a year
After 6 months of being DCS operator was promoted to Team Lead
Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic
Help start up 3 Paper Machines from the beginning to end
Generated over 100 training diagrams on Microsoft Word of the paper machine process to help out other employees and to share knowledge and set them up for success
Performed various troubleshooting tasks, including process and quality to combat production/quality issues
Performed DCS (Control Room Operator) position for 5 years
Worked with computers that control the machine and the starting/stopping of equipment controlled from DCS
Pulled samples when I was the DCS operator and checked that the quality was in conformance to specs provided by the customer
(used: Colorimeter, scales, progage for thickness, and instron)
Inspected production equipment, troubleshot problems and communicated to maintenance, to plan repairs to maintain functionality
I was the first one to achieve all my qualifications (Basic, Intermediate) in the 5 areas of the paper machine
I was waiting 4 years for advanced qualifications to be generated
Performed in the Wet lab testing (pH, Chlorine, Particle charge, Solids, Consistency)
Cross-trained on multiple jobs because versatility is outstanding and retention flawless
Used paper machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.