Robert Griffith

Repair incoming surgical instruments to like new conditions. Manufacture instruments per drawings using multi measuring devices and equipment. Hold tolerances per drawing specifications. Develop proficient tooling and jigs for improved quality/quantity outcomes. Train department staff for instrument manufacturing, tool usage and blueprint reading skills. Coordinate with engineers to develop improved processes. Act as co-lead to guide department employees, track work orders, address nonconformant issues, maintain tooling inventory.

• Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
• Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
• Kept all equipment functional and well-maintained to operate business and function on a daily basis.
• Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

• Discuss expectations of clients needs regarding their instrumentation.
• Advice possible efficiency methods to improve longevity of customers instruments.
• Inspect/Repair customers instruments back to factory specifications.
• Conduct in-house training to facilities staff members to provide awareness of instrument issues and faults.
• Maintain equipment for daily usage.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
• Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
• Manufacture custom instruments per customers request.
• Maintain delivery deadlines.
• Develop efficient training methods and procedures to optimize production.

• Perform various tests to monitor product manufacturing.
• Coordinate with engineers of changes needed to improve quality.
• Record data on product being manufactured to compare production variations.
• Suggest possible changes in equipment and fixtures to reach set standards by the company.

• Trained under a Journeyman Instrument maker to learn abilities to make various surgical instruments.
• Used various shop equipment (lathes, mills, drill press, bench motors, etc.).
• Worked with drawings to manufacture instruments per specifications.
• Used various measuring tools (calipers, micrometers and scales).
• Handcraft instruments to achieve end results.
• Meet QC standards to pass requirements.