Misty Lipka
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Engineer with 7 years of experience in design and development of machine parts. Expertise in product design, quality assurance, and manufacturing procedures. Collaborative team member with a strong track record of working effectively with marketing and cross-functional teams to deliver successful products. Experienced Assembly Line Worker skilled in quality control and managing dynamic priorities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter, Assembly
Xylem
Buffalo, Ny
01.2026 - 09.2026
- Operated spray painting equipment to apply coatings efficiently.
- Calibrated spray gun nozzles to obtain maximum efficiency with minimal waste of paint material.
- Prepared paint for application according to factory specifications.
- Stacked finished products onto pallets in preparation for shipment from the facility.
- Tested completed products for proper functioning before shipping them out.
- Followed detailed instructions on blueprints and schematics during assembly processes.
- Monitored assembly line operations to detect any issues or malfunctions.
ASSEMBLY LINE PRODUCTION WORKER
Tesla
Buffalo, NY
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated assembly line machinery, contributing to streamlined production flow.
- Inspected components for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance reliability and performance.
- Monitored inventory levels to facilitate timely restocking of materials for production.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
BUILD MACHINES ADVANCED MACHINE DESIGN
Build Machines
Buffalo, NY
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
- Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Supervised team of machine operators and repair technicians, ensuring effective machine operation and maintenance.
- Monitored production output levels and adjusted processes to consistently meet production goals.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Read blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished workpiece.
Education
ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Blueprint Reading, Assembly and Production, Machine Maintenance, Measurement Tools, Quality Control Analysis, Manufacturing, Equipment Operation, Troubleshooting, Machine Operation, Crane Operations, Shipment Processing, Product Inspection, Palletizing, Problem-Solving, Order Picking, Inventory Reporting, Equipment Inspections, Loading and Unloading, Heavy Equipment Operations, Shipping and Receiving, Hand-Eye Coordination, Warehouse Management, Heavy Equipment Operation, Forklift Operation, Production Scheduling, Overhead Crane Operation, Heavy Lifting
- Paint mixing
- Tool maintenance
- Quality control
- Paint Mixing
Timeline
Painter, Assembly
Xylem
01.2026 - 09.2026
ASSEMBLY LINE PRODUCTION WORKER
Tesla
09.2024 - 05.2025
BUILD MACHINES ADVANCED MACHINE DESIGN
Build Machines
08.2017 - 12.2023
ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
Erie Community College