Michelle Strong
Portland,OR
Summary
Detail oriented Machine Operator with expertise in quality control and safety compliance. Proven ability to monitor production processes and troubleshoot equipment issues, ensuring optimal performance and product quality.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Precision Castparts
Portland, OR
2023 - Current
- Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust CNC machinery, injection mold wax machines, and related production equipment to maintain consistent production output.
- Operate mold and precision-casting equipment to manufacture components in accordance with production specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Monitor machine parameters, cycle times, temperatures, and operating conditions to identify process deviations and maintain product consistency.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions by diagnosing mechanical and process issues, making operational adjustments, and coordinating repairs to minimize downtime.
- Conduct routine cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and preventive maintenance of molds and machinery to support reliable equipment performance.
- Verify tooling and mold conditions before and during production to help prevent defects and maintain dimensional and product-quality requirements.
- Perform in-process and final quality inspections using established specifications, drawings, and inspection criteria to identify defects and ensure product compliance.
- Complete production documentation and communicate equipment, quality, and process issues to supervisors, maintenance personnel, and other team members.
- Follow established lockout/tagout, and workplace safety procedures while operating industrial machinery and handling production equipment.
- Maintain an organized and efficient work area while supporting continuous improvement efforts and production goals.
Machine Operator
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Portland, OR
2021 - 2023
- Set up, operated, and shut down food production machinery, including industrial mixers, vegetable dicers, wrappers, and automated packaging equipment, according to production requirements.
- Adjusted machine settings, speeds, temperatures, and operating parameters to maintain efficient production and consistent product quality.
- Monitored production lines throughout the manufacturing process and responded to equipment or process abnormalities to maintain continuous production.
- Performed process quality inspections and weight checks using calibrated scales to verify products met established specifications and quality requirements.
- Maintained accurate production records, including batch numbers, production times, product weights, equipment issues, and process abnormalities.
- Followed HACCP food safety principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, and established food quality standards when handling ingredients, processing products, and packaging finished goods.
- Properly handled raw materials, work in process materials, and finished products to minimize contamination risks and maintain food safety requirements.
- Identified mechanical and electrical equipment problems, including motor and machinery failures, and promptly communicated major issues to maintenance personnel for corrective action.
- Supported production changeovers, equipment adjustments, cleaning, and line start-up activities to help meet production schedules and quality targets.
- Maintained compliance with company food safety, sanitation, quality control, and workplace safety procedures throughout production operations.
Semiconductor Technician
Intel
Hillsboro, OR
2019 - 2021
- Maintained controlled manufacturing environment by following cleanroom protocols, contamination-control procedures, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Followed semiconductor manufacturing procedures, safety protocols, and clean work practices to protect equipment and product quality.
- Performed electrical wiring, cable routing, component installation, and mechanical assembly in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and established specifications.
- Assembled and installed equipment components using hand tools, power tools, and precision tools while maintaining required workmanship and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections and functional checks of completed assemblies, identifying wiring, connection, fit, and component issues.
- Conducted inspections and functional checks of completed assemblies, identifying wiring, connection, fit, and component issues and taking corrective action as required.
- Maintained accurate production and quality documentation, including work orders, inspection results, and process records.
- Worked in a high volume, precision manufacturing environment, meeting production schedules while maintaining strict quality, safety, and process requirements.
- Collaborated with technicians, engineers, and production personnel to troubleshoot assembly issues and support efficient equipment operation.
Machine Operator/ QA
JAE
Tualatin, OR
2017 - 2019
- Operated assigned CNC and production machinery according to established process parameters, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
- Performed first-piece, and final quality inspections to verify parts met dimensional and workmanship requirements.
- Used calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to identify dimensional variations and maintain product conformity.
- Reviewed QA specifications, inspection criteria, drawings, and control plans to ensure manufactured components met documented requirements.
- Monitored production processes for defects and tooling wear, promptly identifying materials for rework or nonconformance review.
- Ensured lot traceability, inspection records, and production documentation met quality system requirements.
- Followed established procedures for nonconforming material, defect identification, corrective actions, and quality escalation.
- Facilitated continuous quality improvement by reporting recurring defects and machine/process concerns to production and quality personnel.
- Maintained compliance with safety, housekeeping, and quality assurance procedures within the manufacturing environment.
Education
Associate of Science -
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSemiconductor Training (INTEL) -
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
Cleanroom procedures, GMP, GDP, SSOP, HACCP,
LOTO, MBPS, Visual Inspection, Inventory Management,
Critical Thinking, Communication, Data Entry, Task
Prioritization, Problem Solving, Quality assurance,
CNC Programming
Equipment Operation, Production documentation, Financial
Analysis, Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Technical
Troubleshooting, Safety Compliance, Project
Management, Process Optimization, Team Collaboration
Timeline
Machine Operator
Precision Castparts
2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Ajinomoto Foods North America
2021 - 2023
Semiconductor Technician
Intel
2019 - 2021
Machine Operator/ QA
JAE
2017 - 2019
Associate of Science -
Portland Community College
Semiconductor Training (INTEL) -
Portland Community College