Matthew Graham
Williamston,NC
Summary
Solution-oriented Manufacturing Specialist with 7 years of experience. Committed to worker and workplace safety and cutting costs without sacrificing quality. Successful in problem-solving and critical thinking in times of stress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher
03.2023 - Current
- Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals.
- Handled chemicals such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid using strict safety protocols.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Troubleshot and solved process equipment problems to minimize production downtime.
- Entered data into batch ticketing system and checked information for accuracy.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
Manufacturing Operator
Attindas
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Battery Operator
Energizer Battery
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Designed and created custom tools and tooling solutions for specific uses, tasks or projects.
- Devised and executed preventive maintenance plans to boost functionality of tools and equipment.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Assembled and tested parts and components to meet safety and performance standards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Managed quality assurance initiatives.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
Glue Machine Operator
Technimark
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Adjusted machine components according to width, length and thickness of materials and amounts of glue, cement or adhesive required.
- Performed test production runs to identify and execute needed adjustments.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.
- Maintained production records such as quantities, dimensions, and thicknesses of process materials.
- Removed jammed materials from machines and readjusted components as necessary to resume operations.
- Monitored gauges, meters, and control panels to obtain information about equipment temperatures and pressures
- Cleaned and maintained gluing and cementing machinery and equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NCGED -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA02.2003
Skills
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Installing and Moving Materials
- Root Cause Analysis
- Product Sampling
- Work Order Interpretation
- Operation Monitoring
- Equipment Inspection
- Chemical Mixing
- Instrument Sterilization
- Critical Thinking
- Gas Detection
- Laboratory Testing
- Workplace Safety
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing
- Basic Math
- Quality Assurance
- Forklift Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Machinery Cleaning
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Manufacturing Experience
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
Timeline
Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher
03.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Operator
Attindas
12.2021 - 03.2023
Battery Operator
Energizer Battery
10.2018 - 07.2019
Glue Machine Operator
Technimark
08.2017 - 10.2018
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
Pitt Community College
GED -
Olympic College