Lukas Walla
Los Angeles,CA
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out”
Robert Collier
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Machine Operator & Technician with over 9 years of experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of industrial manufacturing machinery. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding production goals and maintaining high levels of quality control. Committed to safety and continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Proficient in various computer programs and able to read and interpret highly technical manufacturing orders and operating procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
TDD Coater Technician
Kindeva Drug Delivery
Northridge, CA
Apr.2023 - Jul.2023
- Operated Transdermal Coating machine within rigid guidelines with SME to produce transdermal patch rollstock in accordance with customer request.
- Follow all safety procedures outlined in the EHS SOP for proper grounding and Lock Out Tag Out requirements. Reported any safety equipment failures to supervisor or EHS Engineer immediately.
- Worked in Hazardous Classified Areas that generated hazardous waste and prepared hazardous waste for shipment
- Perform thorough and accurate line clean checks to insure there is no risks of product cross contamination as required.
- Communicate current production activities, schedule changes and equipment status changes of Mixers, Coater and formulation processes with technicians on all shifts.
- Track and Log key metrics and develop spreadsheets with production data and lab samples,
- Adjust line speeds, oven temperatures, roll tension, and pump speeds including Zenith and Wilden pumps, on digital control panel.
- Operate Mixing, Coating and Slitting equipment and made sure correct components are added into the batch in the correct sequence and in the correct amounts per M.O.
- Threaded coater and slitter machine according to M.O. and perform splices on material when required.
- Anticipate and plan ahead for lot kitting, staging, coating and formulation operations for the efficient transition to the next formulation lot
Machine Operator
Airtech Advanced Materials Group
Huntington Beach, CA
Dec.2020 - Nov.2022
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components to maintain equipment performance.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- During operation detected sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production.
- Cut cores and operated different slitter machines and rollstock manufacturing equipment.
Material Handler
Panasonic Energy Of North America / Tesla
Sparks, NV
Jun.2017 - Jul.2020
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants using hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders;.
- Unloaded, prepped and moved different materials to given machine operator as according to production requirements.
Machine Operator
Sidney Sugars Inc.
Sidney, MT
Sep.2014 - Apr.2017
- Operated large electric and diesel powered pumps.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators using different hoppers, scrolls, and rotary stove.
- Maintained and de-iced sump pump basin & metal screens used to re-process all that wasn't waste.
- Lab courier once per hour carrying various storage tank samples while also loading/unloading different plant chemicals.
Lime Kiln / Milk of Lime Systems Operator
Sidney Sugars Inc.
Sidney, MT
Sep.2014 - Apr.2017
- Took then reported accurate sample to Lab every 15 minutes by entering numerical data into databases; keeping pH in desired range.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines
- Monitored flow rate, temperature and belt speed and gross weight to keep smooth production.
- Handled hazardous chemicals/materials while ensuring that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Maintained and adjusted different belts, scrolls, hoppers and pieces of machinery and performed maintenance or cleaning as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
2012
Skills
- OSHA regulatory knowledge
- Equipment Operations & Machine Maintenance
- Knowledge of Production Processes and SOP
- Product Sample Analysis & Calculations/Specifications
- Reading and Determining Measurements and Work Orders
- Materials Assembly & Machine Setting
- Teamwork and Communication
- Settings Control and Calibration
- Protective Equipment & Safety Procedures Knowledge including Lockout/Tagout
- Production / Batch Records & Daily Logs
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Chemical Processing and knowledge of SDS for all chemicals
- Compliance with GMPs and Documentation of Practices
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
TDD Coater Technician - Kindeva Drug Delivery
Apr.2023 - Jul.2023
Machine Operator - Airtech Advanced Materials Group
Dec.2020 - Nov.2022
Material Handler - Panasonic Energy Of North America / Tesla
Jun.2017 - Jul.2020
Machine Operator - Sidney Sugars Inc.
Sep.2014 - Apr.2017
Lime Kiln / Milk of Lime Systems Operator - Sidney Sugars Inc.
Sep.2014 - Apr.2017
Lowry High School - High School Diploma,
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