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Karen McDermot

Summary

Experienced Assembler knowledgeable about general warehouse operations. Works quickly and stays focused under strict deadlines. Skilled in managing multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities. Continuously projects positive attitude and seeks opportunities to help team members.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembler/Operator

Draeger Medical Systems
11.2006 - Current


  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
  • Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
  • Verified part numbers and quantities before sending to shipping.
  • Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
  • Tested finished products to perform quality assurance and identify discrepancies.
  • Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory
  • Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
  • Trained new assembly personnel in all aspects of the job.
  • Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.
  • Increased productivity by submitting changes to SOP
  • Assisted development of centralized packing area
  • Created Quick Guides for new employees
  • Took initiative to enter information for new labeling system
  • Fulfilled Coordinator duties when needed
  • Relocated to help facilitate transfer of production to sister company when Draeger chose to close Pittsburgh facility.

Backroom Flow Team

Target
  • Unpacked new merchandise shipments and prepared for placement on selling floor by folding, hanging or stacking.
  • Unloaded packages from incoming trucks to inspect contents.
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Cross-trained in different departments of store to learn new tasks and better understand workflows and business operations.

Head Cake Decorator

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
  • Opened location and monitored shift changes.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees.
  • Worked with customers to define cake vision based on color, theme, size and price.
  • Fulfilled custom cake and decoration orders.
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Accounting

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Assembly and Production
  • Identify Parts
  • Visual Inspection
  • Drawing and Blueprint Interpretation
  • Product Assembly and Disassembly
  • Skilled in Final Assembly Processes
  • Product Tests
  • Defect Recording
  • Packaging and Shipping Support
  • Accuracy
  • Kaizen, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing and 5 S
  • SAP, Excel,Access, and Word
  • Database Management
  • Materials Management
  • Develop Recommendations
  • Corrective Action Recommendations
  • Mentorship and Training
  • Safety Regulation Adherence

Timeline

Assembler/Operator

Draeger Medical Systems
11.2006 - Current

Backroom Flow Team

Target

Head Cake Decorator

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grove City College

Accounting

Community College of Allegheny County

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