Leshia Collins
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Coating Machine Operator/Technician
Valaurum Inc.
Portland, OR
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Mastery of standard operating procedures. Tasks such as fire assay, XRF and sample cutting are second nature and tasks times are met regularly.
- Mastery of the coating machine and can develop new recipes and perform R&D tasks.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and equipment usage to maintain workplace standards.
- Ability and knowledge to do some troubleshooting and repairs on the coating machine as necessary.
- Performs cleaning of more intricate machine parts. Can install and remove targets, as well as drum shields. Can perform more skilled tasks such as changing drum tape and removing/cleaning of web entry/exit points.
Clean Room Operator
Analog Devices
Camas, WA
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Operated production equipment and handled semiconductor wafers according to clean room protocol.
- Maintained sterile clean room environment, including wearing clean room garments and conforming to established Good Manufacturing Process practices.
- Have trained and become certified on all tools in Diffusion.
- Performed and reviewed Statistical Process Control (SPC), including data collection, charts and graphs.
- Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from Team lead and senior operators.
- Worked closely with supervisors, engineer's and process techs to understand and meet production specifications and trouble shoot tools.
- Promoted to back up lead, then when team lead was promoted I covered lead position until company went to a compressed work week and a more senior operator filled the team lead position. I helped train the senior operator for the team lead position.
- Was a trainer in Diffusion. Helped new employees become certified on the various furnaces and inspection tools.
Rail Crew Transport
Professional Transportation Inc.
Portland, OR
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.
- Operated navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety and efficiency.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle, and passenger details.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.
Team Lead
SEH America
Vancouver, WA
03.1994 - 07.1997
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service.
- Kept work flowing smoothly in and out of EPI department by working closely with shipping, warehouse and other personnel to coordinate movements.
- Supervised team of 15 employees. Evaluated employee performance, identified areas of improvement and communicated plans to employer.
- Operated and maintained production equipment and handled semiconductor wafers according to clean room protocol.
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
- Recorded production data in daily logs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Clark College
Vancouver, WASkills
- Machinery operations
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Scheduling flexibility
- DOT and safety compliance
- Time management
- People skills
- Strong safety history
- Quality control
- Team supervision
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Coating Machine Operator/Technician
Valaurum Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2025
Clean Room Operator
Analog Devices
02.2020 - 10.2022
Rail Crew Transport
Professional Transportation Inc.
08.2018 - 09.2020
Team Lead
SEH America
03.1994 - 07.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Clark College