KRISTINA M. GRAHAM
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Experienced in manufacturing, production assembly, quality assurance and machine operations. I quickly learn new skills, tasks and processes with frequently changing priorities and will collaborate with a team and/or minimal guidance to produce quality work on tight deadlines.
My goal is to seek more advancement opportunities in all aspects of production and to learn many more valuable skills in the Print production, soldering, aerospace/defense manufacturing industry, and beyond.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Solder Assembler
D&D Instruments
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Soldering wires thru hole method with hand solder tool
- Connecting coils, heaters and lead wires onto PCB
- Assemble brass and stem valves for outer shell for PCB sub-assembly
- Testing and potting.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Production Assembler Tech
Air Liquide
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Closely follow processes and drawings/photos of tubing, cables, and wires
- Flaring ends of tubes for plumbing/piping systems
- Performs electronic or electro-mechanical assembly or wiring operations
- Uses work instructions, wire run lists, electrical and/or mechanical diagrams, and/or verbal instructions to complete work
- Disassembles, reworks, or reassembles units as necessary to meet production schedules
- Ability to use small hand and power tools as well as measuring devices.
Senior Production Operator
General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Interpret basic schematics and drawings
- Follow methods and techniques and sequences of operations
- Microscope use to perform component installation, hand soldering of units such as modules, boards, panels, frames and cables
- Perform basic electrical tests and rework
- Completed online secure exams and tests pertaining to workplace and operations
- Daily check/use of ESD shoes straps, wrist strap and smock
- Printing of labels to ensure time sensitive materials are within regulations of production.
Aerospace Assembler
Consolidated Precision Products
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Ensured job was performed in a safe working environment by wearing proper PPE.
- Performed regular maintenance on production equipment to verify functionality and performance.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
Aerospace Assembler
Kurt Manufacturing
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Knowledge of required safety measures such as safety glasses, steel toe work boots, gloves, etc
- Install and swage bearings operating a mill
- Install bushings operating a press machine
- Verify quality parts utilizing measurement tools such as go no go, drop indicator and torque wrench
- Understands quality data collection and visual acceptance for workmanship requirements
- Understands safety concerns of equipment and machine operation being used.
General/Cleanroom Assembler
Precision Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants or defects
- Performs quality testing requirements as described in the process instructions
- Winds coils for transformers, chokes and inductors on Bachi and Jovil machines
- Recognized and reported defective materials and equipment to shift lead
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily production goals
- Observe all safety policies and procedures
- Applies labels on assemblies when completed
- Basic understanding of ISO requirements, quality audits and corrective actions
- Dip and hand soldered under microscope.
Education
High School Diploma -
Four Directions Charter School
Minneapolis, MNGraphic Design, Print Design
Art Institute Int'l of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Cleanroom medical assembly
- Aerospace assembly
- Pneumatic tools use
- Microscope soldering and dip soldering experience
- Knowledgeable use on testing and tool devices to verify resistance, capacitance and dielectric
- Able to work under minimal supervision
- Fast learner of processes and requirements
- Attained an IPC J-STD-001 certificate including Space Applications Electronic Hardware Certificate
- Manufacturing
- Visual Inspection
- Component installations
- Hardware Installation
- Small Parts Assembly
- Mechanical Assembly
Timeline
Solder Assembler
D&D Instruments
08.2022 - 12.2023
Production Assembler Tech
Air Liquide
01.2022 - 07.2022
Senior Production Operator
General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2020 - 03.2021
Aerospace Assembler
Consolidated Precision Products
01.2019 - 10.2019
Aerospace Assembler
Kurt Manufacturing
10.2016 - 12.2018
General/Cleanroom Assembler
Precision Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Four Directions Charter School
Graphic Design, Print Design
Art Institute Int'l of Minnesota
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