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Thelma Knightion

Manteca,CA

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator at Cepheid. Proven ability in tooling adjustments and quality control, consistently achieving production targets while ensuring adherence to ISO standards. Strong attention to detail and effective teamwork skills foster a safe and efficient work environment.

Professional manufacturing worker with extensive experience in assembly line operations and strong commitment to quality control. Proven track record of optimizing production processes and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth workflow. Highly reliable team player, adaptable to changing needs and focused on achieving collective goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator

Cepheid
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high product quality with thorough inspections and routine maintenance of injection molding machines.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production targets by efficiently operating plastic injection molding machines according to established procedures.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies introduced into the workplace, demonstrating proficiency in utilizing these tools for enhanced job performance.
  • Minimized defects in finished products through close attention to detail during the molding process and prompt identification of potential issues.
  • Maintaining Main Body and Overmold Yushin plastic molding press 1-6 machines at a time.
  • Running test on parts included TikTok for leak's, Gasket Height and Mirco vu looking for any defects.
  • Working with M.E.S inputting all data in.
  • Automated Flexi Bowl Feeder
  • Inspection and Quality

Assembly Line Worker /Crew Team Leader / Safety

Tesla
04.2015 - 05.2024
  • Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
  • Trained and experienced in many areas of the plant, understanding how to read a manifest and using different grades of tools and parts for completion of the vehicle, while leading 8-10 co-workers. Daily duties was going over safety, production goals, 5s standards, quality, repairs, run diagnose test, filing the robot cells, ording and re- stocking for team members at the same time doing my job on the production line. Inspection of the cars looking for loose or missing parts or connections that need to be repaired on line or be reported to the end of line to take that car off. Part of the Safety Team this included line inspections, communication with other groups on safety concerns, report all safety conerns and do a follow up to make sure the concerns was fixed or addressed.

Production Lead

Protein Research
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
  • Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
  • Manufacturer plant for nutraceutical, functional foods and dietary supplements. I ran the powder line for the go sticks packs and gusseted bags protein powder. Forklift certification, leadership, quality, control and goal setting. Building up and breaking down machine, cleaning and sanitizing for product change over. Loading and unloading protein powder based on orders. Checking quality of package, weight, size and the sealing of the product. Loading label machines making sure all shipment information is correct.

Assembly Line Production Worker / Lead Helper

New United Motors Manufacturing Inc. ( NUMMI)
02.2002 - 04.2010
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
  • Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain smooth workflow and efficient product assembly.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
  • Toyota / General Motors production plant. Part of a team to build Toyota and Gm cars and Truck. Worked on various production lines in the plant, working with various equipment and parts to build with the best and safest car at a very fast takt time. Most of the jobs was multitasking and was done usually a minute or less.Worked on Q.C line, Trim 2,Door Line and Finial Line. Downtime was used for restock, 5s and Kaizen.

Skills

  • Tooling adjustments
  • Raw material handling
  • Machine setup
  • Scrap reduction
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Mold maintenance
  • ISO standards
  • Equipment calibration
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Process validation
  • Machinery start-up
  • Downtime management
  • Machine troubleshooting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Material packaging
  • Tool operation
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Quality inspection
  • Product inspection
  • Quality control

Timeline

Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator

Cepheid
07.2024 - Current

Assembly Line Worker /Crew Team Leader / Safety

Tesla
04.2015 - 05.2024

Production Lead

Protein Research
10.2014 - 04.2015

Assembly Line Production Worker / Lead Helper

New United Motors Manufacturing Inc. ( NUMMI)
02.2002 - 04.2010

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