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Laura Hardin
Knox,IN
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Knowledgeable professional offering fifteen years of experience in quality control. Focused, detail-oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement and helping team produce top results. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician/Calibration Technician
Complexus Medical
Mishawaka, IN
12.2021 - Current
- ISO 13485 Certified
- Trained in blue print reading
- preformed in-process/final inspections according to customer specifications
- Compiled measurement data and standardized tests based on collected component material samples.
- Led data documentation and retention efforts to provide customized QA corrective actions.
- Researched and logged quality performance data within database system.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts
- rejected,recorded and segregated parts not conforming to customer specifications
- Managed new instrument documentation setup and calibration database integration.
- Researched, recommended and specified instrumentation to support new projects. Work very closely with the engineering team to create a production work plan
- Adhered to quality management system policies and procedures and performed other laboratory functions and problem-solving services.
- Initiated documentation when instrumentation calibrations indicated out of tolerance or failure.
- Performed scheduled calibrations and maintenance on equipment and systems in facility and off-site.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Utility Operator/Quality Technician/Calibration Technician
CTE Solutions
Plymouth, IN
04.2010 - 12.2021
- ISO 13485 certified
- Blue print reading certified
- Quickly learned how to operate and maintain production machines. Ran whatever machines was needed in order to keep production flowing. Ran machines such as a saw to cut raw material. polish machines, blast, anodize, cleaning and some CNC
- Conveyed project progress and issues to supervisors and coworkers.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to effectively plan and execute projects.
- Maintained activity logs and kept records of approved products and defective parts or machines.
- Inspected machines and parts using precision and measuring tools.
- Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Performed scheduled calibrations and maintenance on equipment and systems in facility and off-site.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed all internal calibrations such as Micrometer, Caliper, Height gages, Depth indicators, and Test indicators in calibration data system in a timely manner.
- Scheduled all external calibrations such as CMM, comparators, granite surface plates and thread gages while documenting all certifications in calibration data base.
- Work closely with the engineering team when deciding on what gages to use for new product
- Active in Customer/ISO audits
- Create work instructions
- Maintain good documentation practices
Machine Operator/Calibration Technician
MPI Engineered Technologies
Knox, IN
09.2001 - 04.2010
Complexus
- ISO 14001 Certified
- Operated machines such as fineblanking presses, finish lines, belt sand, lathes, double disc grinding machines, laser etch machines
- Conducted quality inspections on all product using precision gages
- followed good documentation standards while recording accurate information per customer specifications
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Set up machinist with up coming jobs with all needed paperwork and gages needed
- Completed calibrations in a timely manner
- Worked closely with vendors on completing calibrations and gage repairs
- Work with engineering and management on new product and problem solving techniques in production
Education
High School Diploma -
05.1997
Some College (No Degree) -
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Training
- Problem-Solving
- Attentive and Observant
- Quality SOPs Development
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Measurement Standards
- Reporting Abilities
Timeline
Quality Technician/Calibration Technician - Complexus Medical
12.2021 - Current
Utility Operator/Quality Technician/Calibration Technician - CTE Solutions
04.2010 - 12.2021
Machine Operator/Calibration Technician - MPI Engineered Technologies
09.2001 - 04.2010
Ancilla College - Some College (No Degree),
Knox High School - High School Diploma,