Katie Coughanour
Fmi Industries
Biddeford,ME
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Experienced manufacturing operator and maintenance technician with a strong focus on workplace safety, quality control, and mechanical aptitude. Known for attention to detail, teamwork, and dependable support for smooth operations.
Work History
Manufacturing Operator
4 Years 8 Months- Followed safety procedures and maintained clean, organized workstations.
- Documented daily production activity and reported equipment issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production targets and maintain consistency.
- Trained new employees on company policies, equipment operation, and best practices, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
- Inspected products to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Provided timely feedback to management regarding potential bottlenecks within the production process, facilitating prompt resolution and minimizing disruptions.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying areas of waste minimization and proposing effective solutions.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing process improvements and troubleshooting.
Maintenance Technician
12 Years 3 Months- Performed preventive maintenance on generators, lighting, and emergency equipment to support facility readiness.
- Coordinated vendor service calls and monitored contracted work for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained maintenance logs, inspection records, and repair documentation for accountability and tracking.
- Responded quickly to urgent facility issues and restored service for uninterrupted operations.
- Followed safety procedures and code requirements during repairs, inspections, and routine upkeep.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Lockout and tagout procedures
5S principles
Lockout/tagout
Precision measurement
Forklift and pallet jack operation
Process improvement
Mechanical aptitude
Safety compliance
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong work ethic
Certification
- Certified needle maker
- Certified in sewing
- Certified repairer
- Certified loom operator
- In training for cartridge building
- Certified on backwinder
- Certified in pultrusion
- Certified core sewing
- Certified core needles
- Certified PVA tower
- Certified in trimming
- Certified trainer
Timeline
Manufacturing Operator
Fmi Industries
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Maintenance Technician
Indiana County Emergency Management
10.2009 - 01.2022Read More
Penns Manor
High School Diploma
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