Tiffany Bolt
Binghamton,NY
Summary
Manufacturing technician with extensive expertise in machine operation, quality inspection, and training. Experienced in troubleshooting and implementing processes across various production environments. Dedicated to advancing skills toward a Tool & Die Maker position while ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
B Plater
Amphenol Aerospace
Sydney, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Procedures include – Zn/Ni/Al, Ni/SS, Sn/Brass, Cd/Al. Cu/P, Bush & Burn
- Conducted in-process inspections to ensure quality standards were met during production.
- Deburring and Slashing (during shutdown)
Manufacturing Technician II
BAE Systems
Endicott
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Programmed and troubleshot KOH Young automated optical inspection equipment to ensure quality standards.
- SMT Europlacer programming, troubleshooting and basic maintenance.
- SVP (Self Verification Process) Qualified and certified to inspect my own work.
- Train new employees on SMT and Set Up.
- Conducted value stream assessments and safety audits, identifying areas for compliance and efficiency improvements.
- Submitted weekly reports to management to track progress and highlight key issues.
Assembler I - Assembler II
BAE Systems
Endicott
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed production processes on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines to ensure efficient assembly.
- Monitor work in progress and perform in line inspections.
- Examined completed work to detect defects and verified conformance to specifications, maintaining quality standards.
- Recorded quality inspection findings in Oracle and reworked circuit boards by removing defective components and soldering new ones to ensure product reliability.
Plater
Anoplate
Syracuse
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Notified supervisor or quality control of identified quality issues to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Oversee quality control on specific production processes.
- Examine completed work (in-process & finished goods) to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications.
- Recorded findings from quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Maintained lot traceability to ensure compliance.
- Executed zinc, passivation (I – VII), cadmium, phosphate, and gold treatment processes in production environments to meet quality standards.
Line Operator (Plater)
Triple Cities Metal Finishing
Binghamton
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Resolved manufacturing issues, ensured safety compliance, and managed rework processes to maintain production quality.
- Oversaw lot traceability process, enhancing accuracy in material tracking and inventory management.
- Performed machine maintenance and upkeep to sustain operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Carried out rework operations and processed scrap.
- Recorded quality inspection findings.
- Processes performed – Anodize, Hard Coat and Chromate on a manual hoist line. Zinc, Zinc Nickel, Tin and Copper on a barrel line. Passivate with large baskets and a hoist. Zinc automated line.
Assembler & Machine Operator
Various Staffing Agencies
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Masonite
- Operated various machines/tools to manufacture and assemble exterior door units.
- Operated machinery to produce components, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Operate molding machinery, inspected and packaged parts.
- Operated forklift to transport materials efficiently within warehouse.
- Managed inventory and pulled parts for orders, supporting timely production schedules.
- Southern Tier Plastics
- Machine Operator.
- NOTE: More manufacturing experience available upon request.
Plater Helper
Amphenol Aerospace
Sydney
01.2025
- Coordinated with engineering to define cleaning and plating procedures for Zinc Nickel.
- Collaborated with platers to understand and apply Zinc Nickel plating process.
- Perform in process inspections during plating.
- Prepared parts for plating by wiring them according to process specifications.
- Inspect incoming parts for defects, such as burrs before wiring.
Line Lead
Triple Cities Metal Finishing
Binghamton
01.2015
- Monitored work in process and conducted line inspections to ensure quality standards.
- Oversaw quality control on specific production processes.
- Assigned personnel specific duties based on skills to optimize team performance.
- Troubleshot manufacturing issues, including racking procedures, to minimize downtime.
- Managed safety protocols and rework procedures on the production floor.
Machine Operator
Bates Troy
Binghamton
- Operated industrial washers and dryers.
- Executed basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment following 'Lock Out Tag Out' procedures.
- Collaborated with engineers to improve functionality of industrial dryer prototypes. to program prototype industrial dryers.
- Developed operations manual for prototype industrial dryers, promoting consistent usage and adherence to safety standards. for prototype industrial dryers.
Education
Associates - Applied Science, Manufacturing Technology
SUNY Broome Community College
05-2026
Skills
- Machine Operator
- Technician
- Plating
- Line Lead
- Trainer
- Quality Assurance
- Self verification process
- Soldering
- Assembly
- Shipping/Receiving
- Forklift Operations
- Packaging/Labeling
- Inventory Order Pulls
- VSA Auditor
- Safety Auditor
- Conformal Coat
Certification
- OSHA 10, 05/26
- IPC J-STD-001, Certified IPC Specialist, 06/26
- Fred Pryor Seminars, Personal Development and various certificates, 01/21
- Microsoft Digital Literacy, Microsoft Office Specialist, 01/19
- Advanced Manufacturing Certificate, Opportunity Impact Training Program, 01/19
- SUNY Broome, Broome-Tioga Workforce NY, 01/19
Skills Experience
- Machine Operator
- Technician
- Plating
- Line Lead
- Trainer
- Quality Assurance
- SVP
- Soldering
- Assembly
- Shipping/Receiving
- Forklift Operations
- Packaging/Labeling
- Inventory Order Pulls
- VSA Auditor
- Safety Auditor
- Conformal Coat
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa
Timeline
B Plater
Amphenol Aerospace
11.2025 - Current
Plater Helper
Amphenol Aerospace
01.2025
Manufacturing Technician II
BAE Systems
01.2024 - 01.2025
Assembler I - Assembler II
BAE Systems
01.2022 - 01.2024
Plater
Anoplate
01.2021 - 01.2022
Line Operator (Plater)
Triple Cities Metal Finishing
01.2019 - 01.2021
Line Lead
Triple Cities Metal Finishing
01.2015
Assembler & Machine Operator
Various Staffing Agencies
01.2004 - 01.2012
Machine Operator
Bates Troy
Associates - Applied Science, Manufacturing Technology
SUNY Broome Community College