Wilfer Hernandez
Lowell,Ma
Summary
Skilled manufacturing and production team member with technical skills and attention to detail. Understands safety and consistently exceeds performance requirements. Dedicated to quality processes and final product results.
Manufacturing Technician with skills in preparing equipment, testing products for functionality and monitoring and adjusting production processes. Works well with little to no supervision.
Manufacturing Technician with 16 year background in preventive maintenance, equipment repair and operational troubleshooting. Committed to consistently meeting quality expectations and contributing to overall achievement of team output goals. Offers outstanding technical problem-solving talents.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Technician / TPM /Continuous Improvement Leader
L3 Harris Warriors Sensor Systems
Londonderry , NH
2022.06 - 2024.01
- Responsible for providing manufacturing operations with the vision, technology, and expertise through the entire production process.
- Work with cross-functional teams across program management, product engineering & design, and operations.
- Provide technical support in the production of complex electro optical systems within a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Develop and evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
- Manage continuous improvement activities to improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Calibrate and maintain test and production equipment.
- Perform root cause analysis of technical issues and provide containment and corrective actions recommendations to production team.
- Work with inspection and vendors to assure component specification compliance.
- Support engineering to production transition efforts for new products.
- Train production and technician staff as required.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- First line of defense in resolving daily test issues impacting troubleshoot, environmental, or up flow test for manufacturing and operations.
- TPM - Total Productive Maintenance.
- Performed preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery.
- Developed new processes for improved efficiency in production.
- Adjusted, maintained, and repaired various types of manufacturing equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered parts as needed to keep machines running efficiently.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to the manufacture of products.
- Assisted in training other technicians on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Followed detailed instructions from engineering personnel during production runs.
- Maintained a clean work area by disposing of waste materials properly.
- Worked with engineers to design molds for injection molding process.
- Calibrated measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers.
- Identified problems within the assembly line and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Analyzed data from production logs in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality or performance issues.
- Provided input into process improvements that increased productivity or reduced costs.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures for opportunities for cost savings or efficiency gains.
- Used hand tools, power tools and measurement devices to perform production operations.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Kept production logs and maintained job material inventory.
- Consulted equipment manuals to adjust and repair defective parts and materials.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
- Created or interpreted engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or blueprints.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building or testing prototypes or new products.
Operations Supervisor
L3 Harris Warriors Sensor Systems
Londonderry , NH
2018.07 - 2021.06
- Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to high employee morale and productivity
- Understand and effectively communicate production goals
- Use data to drive action and engage employee in contributing to a continuous improvement culture
- Lead and/or facilitate Lean/Continuous Improvement, incorporate continuous improvement into the Manufacturing organization
- Report performance and analyze data to identify potential issues
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities to meet deadlines on schedule and within forecasted budget
- Enforce performance against key metrics including the 5S Program, on time delivery, production levels, down time, and the integrity of the buffer system
- Monitor production yields
- Serve as an employer advocate (role model)
- Computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience driving culture change and driving expectations through organization
- Excellent communication skills and building manufacturing team
- Experience in a leadership
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of Lean and 5S principals
- Ability to work overtime when required
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to motivate people and get desired results
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high quality and focus on the details
- Consistently demonstrate compliance and support toward company rules, policies, procedures, and operational instructions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflicts
- Ability to multi-task and manage varying tasks and objectives
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute work in a timely manner
- Six Sigma and lean experience.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Organized special events such as company picnics or holiday parties for employees.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate staff members before submitting them to senior management.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Thermal Optical Technician IV -Master Trainer
L3 Technologies
Londonderry , NH
2015.11 - 2018.07
- Responsible for leading, developing, and coaching high performance work teams within an assigned manufacturing operation
- Manage manpower within the area to meet or exceed daily business objectives
- Leader position drive continuous improvement
- Develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily production plans in the achievement of company goals, including driving compliance to business requirements
- Collaborate with various Project Managers, Planning, Engineering and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure timely on-time shipments of multiple product lines to our valued customers
- Ability to adapt and succeed in a dynamic environment with ever-changing customer requirements
- Report performance and analyze data to identify potential problems and issues
- Assume ownership of the problem solving process and develop sound plans and corrective actions to ensure adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, safe working conditions
- Develop and implement sound process controls; confirm routine quality and Team Leader
- Provide leadership and coaching that foster high team morale and effectiveness
- Electro-Optical, Night Vision Systems, Thermal
- Unit alignment and test
- Use of LabView programs to execute test and calibration operations
- Operation of thermal test chamber
- Troubleshooting opto-mechanical/electrical assemblies
- Screening and testing of systems/sub assemblies
- Mechanical and electrical assembly as required
- An understanding of electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies
- Comprehension of engineering prints and schematics
- Ability to communicate effectively with others even in a fast paced, demanding environment
- Highly organized, quality conscious with a great attention to detail
- Positive attitude, proactive approach and flexibility during changes in production
- Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, scanning documents, etc.)
- Ordered stock from suppliers when necessary to fulfill customer orders.
- Assembled optical components into finished products with accuracy and precision.
- Monitored quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment and techniques.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety regulations.
- Maintained records of trainees' progress, attendance, evaluations, feedbacks.
Opto-Mechanical Assembly Technician III
Ophir Optics an MKS Brand
North Andover , MA
2008.08 - 2015.10
- Skilled in Opto-Electro-Mechanical assembly of production and prototype lens assemblies
- Skilled in the task of handling, cleaning, installing and gluing optics in lens cell housings
- Possess extensive knowledge constructing, wiring, installing and soldering electronic components, motors, harnesses etc
- As needed for production and prototype requirements
- Experienced with the process of purging and sealing lens cells
- Perform sub-system lens cell leak testing and final assembly leak testing
- Load firmware and carry out calibration and MTF testing of zoom lens systems utilizing sophisticated software, interferometers, black body and off-axis parabolic mirror
- Execute final cleaning, inspection, packaging, labeling and construct data package for production assemblies
- GBMP Lean Manufacturing Training
- 5S SORT, STRAIGHTEN, SHINE, STANDARDIZE, SUSTAIN (+).
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine component parts needed for each assembly.
- Operated various hand tools and power tools to assemble components.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts during the assembly process.
- Installed wiring harnesses and attached connectors to complete electrical assemblies.
- Inspected completed assemblies for defects prior to shipment.
- Provided technical assistance with troubleshooting issues related to the assembly process.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to safety protocols while performing tasks.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe operation of machinery used in the assembly process.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that production goals were met within specified timeframes.
Sr. Assembler
RF Micro Devices Inc.
Billerica , MA
2005.01 - 2008.08
- Skilled in assembly, modifications, and reworking of various RF assemblies and sub assemblies
- Engineering prototypes working from blueprints, ECO's, process sheets, and verbal instruction
- Wire bonding (Gold wire)
- Assembly under a microscope of, 05,0201,0402 size components to micro Miniature substrates for design engineers
- Picking of die (GaAs and Silicon)from wafers (PAs, controllers, switches), Use of Conductive epoxy
- Experience in manual fine pitch Components SMT assembly
- Assembly of RF and microwave boards/modules
- Knowledge of solders and epoxies (conductive and non-conductive)
- Equipment used: west-bond ultrasonic bonder,.001 au wire; Resistance soldering System; SN63 solder; microscope/small hand tools; soldering irons; zephyr tonics Air bath reflow system.
- Assembled complex electrical and mechanical components according to detailed schematics and blueprints.
- Performed preventive maintenance on assembly equipment, including troubleshooting and repairs.
- Provided technical support to junior assemblers in resolving complex issues related to product assembly.
- Analyzed drawings, design notes, specifications, bills-of-materials and other documents to ensure accuracy of assembled products.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.
- Used templates and drawings to complete product according to specifications.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
- Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.
Education
English as a 2nd language certificate -
Middlesex Community College
01.1999
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Liceo Concejo Municipal De Itagui
COLOMBIA1994-12
HVACR Certification -
The Peterson School
Quality Certification -
Ophir Optics
Process Certification -
Ophir Optics
Test Certification -
Ophir Optics
Process Certification -
Ophir Optics
Quality Test Certification -
Ophir Optics
Skills
- Product Testing
- Tool efficiency development
- Materials knowledge
- Production methods
- Production processes observation
- Production log maintenance
- Final product testing
- OSHA Compliance
- Staff Training
- Performance Tracking
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Process Improvement
- Safety Protocols
- Workflow Coordination
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Project Management
- Production Scheduling
- Equipment Preparation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Project Planning
- Materials Loading
- Supplier Relations
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Work authorization U.S. Citizen
- Teamwork, I bring empathy, innovation, respect, listen, act and correct as needed.
Affiliations
- Soccer Referee
- Soccer Player
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Promotion as Supervisor - Leadership.
Certification
- HVAC License
- Referee License
- Computer Science Degree
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician / TPM /Continuous Improvement Leader
L3 Harris Warriors Sensor Systems
2022.06 - 2024.01
Operations Supervisor
L3 Harris Warriors Sensor Systems
2018.07 - 2021.06
Thermal Optical Technician IV -Master Trainer
L3 Technologies
2015.11 - 2018.07
Opto-Mechanical Assembly Technician III
Ophir Optics an MKS Brand
2008.08 - 2015.10
Sr. Assembler
RF Micro Devices Inc.
2005.01 - 2008.08
English as a 2nd language certificate -
Middlesex Community College
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Liceo Concejo Municipal De Itagui
HVACR Certification -
The Peterson School
Quality Certification -
Ophir Optics
Process Certification -
Ophir Optics
Test Certification -
Ophir Optics
Process Certification -
Ophir Optics
Quality Test Certification -
Ophir Optics
- HVAC License
- Referee License
- Computer Science Degree
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