Susana R Montes
West Valley City
Summary
Adept at medical device assembly and quality inspections, I bring a proven track record from Edwards Lifesciences of enhancing product quality by 100%. My expertise in cleanroom procedures and a knack for mentoring, combined with a commitment to punctuality and teamwork, positions me as a valuable asset to any production team. Skilled Medical Assembler with background in assembling, inspecting, and packaging medical devices. Showcases intricate knowledge of FDA regulations, quality control procedures, and cleanroom protocols. Demonstrates exceptional manual dexterity, meticulous attention to detail, and efficiency in handling complex assembly tasks. Impactful track record in previous roles includes improving assembly procedures to enhance productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assembler
Edwards Lifesciences
Draper
10.2024 - Current
- Assembled medical devices and components according to blueprints, diagrams, and product specifications.
- Operated automated machinery used in the manufacture of medical components.
- Performed quality control inspections on assembled products using precision measuring tools.
- Trained new hires on company policies and procedures related to assembly processes.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the assembly area.
- Inspected incoming parts for defects prior to use in production process.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment.
- Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained.
- Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to develop improved methods for assembling products.
- Measured and mixed chemicals to precisely follow coating recipes and match customer specifications.
- Calibrated measuring instruments used during testing procedures.
Packager
Merit Medical System
Draper
10.2024 - Current
- Packages and labels products, inspects products to ensure that the number and type of product matches the label, and records the products packaged
- Boxes manufactured products, checking products to ensure that they are the correct lot number and amount to be put in the box, and that the label matches the lot number and amount
- Check boxes to make sure that they are properly secured and that they are clean and neat in appearance
- Obtains the correct labels for products to be boxed, matching labels with goods ordered
- Inputs information into the computer system for all products boxed, making sure that information is complete and correct
- Stacks boxes on pallets, making sure that boxes of similar products are kept together, and that the boxes are stacked properly
- Answers questions regarding the status of products made and boxed, checking to make sure that information is correct
- Performs line set-ups
- Ensures line clearance has been performed
- Performs related duties, as assigned
ULTRADENT
South Jordan
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Set up, operate and clean machine (s)
- Learn to operate a variety of Machinery effectively
- Work with a team to accomplish department objectives
- Maintain 5s condition in area
- Loads and empties parts from machine, inspects for quality and packages product
- Focuses on following GMPs and SOP
- Communicates with supervisor and technician when quality issues arise
- Make necessary adjustments to Machinery
- Meet daily production schedules and quality standards by following work and safety instructions
- Visually inspect component parts to insure all are built in compliance with current quality standard documentation
- Work safely to prevent on the job injuries, following safety procedures and observing potentially hazardous situations
Medical Assembly
Scientia Vascular
West Valley
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Building, maintaining, and customizing medical equipment
- Following instructions, assembling items, preparing items made to order, and handling repairs
- Detail orientation, good eye-hand coordination, accuracy, and time management
- Solder
- Bounding
- Hydrophilic Coating
- Coatings for catheters and guidewires using a coating machine with UV lights
Production Operator II
Merit Medical System
South Jordan
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Performs a variety of medical assembly and processing tasks as a production team member, including performing various technical assembly tasks
- May include but not limited to performing one or more processes within quality specifications while visually monitoring the machines/equipment used to ensure proper function
- Ability to rotate through the assembly line, performing all production assembly operations
- Performs on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure it meets specifications per work order and procedure instructions
- Assists Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs
- Operates equipment at or above reasonable expectancy levels
- Ensures product assembled meets quality standards
- Rejects product outside of specifications
- Adheres to safety standards
- May operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing
- Performs other related assembly and processing tasks, as required
Education
GED Diploma -
Phoenix Job Corps
Phoenix, Az02-2008
Office Assitant
Phoenix Job Corps
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Quick learner
- Organized
- Responsible
- Competitive
- Work on time
- Punctuality
- Teamwork
- Basic computer skills
- Medical device soldering
- Production line experience
- Parts assembly
- Stress tolerance
- Technical specifications reading
- Hand-eye coordination
- Cleanroom procedures
- Quality inspections
- Microscope usage
- Good manufacturing practices
- Training and mentoring
- Packaging and labeling
- Product assembly
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assembler
Edwards Lifesciences
10.2024 - Current
Packager
Merit Medical System
10.2024 - Current
ULTRADENT
08.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Assembly
Scientia Vascular
04.2020 - 07.2021
Production Operator II
Merit Medical System
03.2018 - 02.2020
GED Diploma -
Phoenix Job Corps
Office Assitant
Phoenix Job Corps
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