Kaolee Cha
621 Redwood Loop N, Cambridge,MN
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks. Dedicated machine operator skilled in quality assurance and workplace safety. Proven ability to train new operators and enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Integer
Brooklyn Park, MN
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment procedures.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance standards.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Executed machine offsets and tool changes and Selected correct grinding wheel for material being ground.
- Set up and operated grinding machines to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metal pieces.
- Adjusted grinding wheels to obtain specified dimensions and surface finish of workpiece.
- Record production data such as number of pieces ground, time elapsed. on log sheets provided by supervisor.
- Communicate effectively with other team members regarding machine status updates or operational changes and issues.
- Report any damaged tools or defective parts immediately to supervisor so they can be replaced promptly.
- Respond quickly to any emergency situations that may arise during shift operation.
- Load and unload parts into grinding machinery, using various hand tools.
- Adjust machine settings as needed to ensure accuracy of finished product.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Followed safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
Medical Interpreter
Surad Interpreting Service
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provide professional and successful interpreting service for medical and mental health services, and transporting patients to & from home to medical facilities on a daily basis.
- Explained the purpose of medications, tests, procedures and treatments clearly so that non-English speaking patients could understand them.
Electro-Mechanical Production Lead
Natus Medical Incorporated
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Assist in supervising, coaching, and motivating department employees.
- Coordination and conduct employee training in equipment operations and work procedures to ensure that all work is performed correctly and efficiently.
- Ensure that standard operating procedures and processes are adhered.
- Enforce and adhere to all Procedures, Policies, and Processes at all times.
- Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Monitor workplace safety and work with others to minimize and eliminate safety risks and obstacles.
- Works with the Manager to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and to create solutions to complex problems.
Electro-Mechanical Assembly III
Natus Medical Incorporated
San Diego
08.2012 - 10.2022
- Handling assembled medical devices.
- Follow detailed SOP, build complex sub-assemblies, and complete the final product.
- Ability to use a microscope.
- Knowledge of Clean Environment Room protocol.
- Practice of sterilization process.
- Experience with Oracle EBS, Agile, Eleap.
- Complete Travelers, NCR.
- Troubleshoot changes and rework.
- Perform in-process and final inspection.
- Electro-mechanical experience, wiring harnessing, and PCB.
- Follow detailed manuals, digital and written, to build complex subassemblies into the final unit
Assemble wiring harness and point-to-point wiring. - Soldering transformers, resistors, and capacitors onto PCB.
- Program logic boards.
- Test electrical continuity using a multimeter.
- Ability to operate various tools including torque drivers, wire crimper, micrometer.
- Understanding of ISO, BOM, GMP, 6S principle.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before packaging.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and workstations as needed throughout shift.
- Inspected incoming raw materials prior to use in order to ensure quality assurance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
San Diego College of Continuing Education
San DiegoSkills
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Machine troubleshooting
- Lean manufacturing
- Problem solving
- Assembly and production
- Power and hand tools
- Workplace safety
- Equipment inspection
- Manufacturing experience
- Assembly procedures
- QC
Timeline
Machine Operator
Integer
08.2024 - Current
Medical Interpreter
Surad Interpreting Service
01.2024 - 08.2024
Electro-Mechanical Production Lead
Natus Medical Incorporated
10.2022 - 08.2023
Electro-Mechanical Assembly III
Natus Medical Incorporated
08.2012 - 10.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
San Diego College of Continuing Education