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Yana Duffin

Spanish Fork

Summary

Proven QA Inspector and Machine Operator with a track record of enhancing product quality at Altium Packaging by streamlining QA documentation and employing advanced visual inspection techniques. Skilled in defect identification and OSHA compliance. I demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Inspector

Altium Packaging
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Streamlined QA documentation by maintaining organized records of all inspections, tests, and findings.
  • Updated quality control records and reports.
  • Performed detailed visual inspections of products,resulting in fewer defective units reaching customers.
  • Audited the plant to ensure it complies with OSHA
  • Used calipers and ID gauges as measurement tools

Manual Machine Operator

Innovative Labs
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prep machine for start-up
  • Safely Operate 2 machines during shift
  • Change rubber, Teflon, top seal tape
  • Understand and have been trained on all S.O.P’s for the job
  • Understand and trained in GMP’s
  • Can clear and adjust feed roll to clip jamming
  • Make necessary adjustments to product weight
  • Adjust Photo Eye to center print on packets
  • Keep HMC machine and area around it clean Provide support to the packers and pack support
  • Help make boxes/cartons
  • Help put boxes/cartons on pallet
  • Understand and navigate Redzone
  • Weigh packets and perform
    pressure seal test
  • Follow lock out tag out when working inside machine


Machine Operator

American Crafts
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Monitor machine in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects.
  • Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
  • Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
  • Adjusted CAM positions to make sure every station starts and stops at the right time before rotating.
  • Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and documented them all.
  • Hit the daily set goal of produced product at the end of the shift.
  • Completed changeovers and set the correct measurements and adjustments for the new product.
  • Wore proper PPE and followed all safety procedures.
  • Deep cleaned the whole room after every changeover and at the end of the night.
  • Communicated with Supervisor, employees, and managers about issues with product, and any issues.
  • Handled stressful situations and worked in a fast passed environment.
  • Worked Overtime when asked.
  • Documented problems and logged daily details at the end of the night along with the amount of product that was put out for the day.
  • Achieved daily production targets consistently by meticulous machine monitoring and maintenance.
  • Facilitated team success by maintaining clear communication with supervisors and peers on shift.

Machine Operator

Autoliv
02.2017 - 09.2019
  • Read and understood Process instructions, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects.
  • Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions.
  • Gauged parts to inspect pieces after production completion.
  • Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
  • Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances. Entered data into logbook at the end of the night
  • Wore proper PPE
  • Practiced lock out tag out
  • Hit daily product goal

Machine Operator

TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
05.2014 - 01.2017

Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities.

Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.

Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects.

Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions.

  • Performed each essential duty, satisfactory to meet clients demands.
  • Inspected each circuit board panel to ensure it was uniform in appearance and met the customer’s requirements.
  • Revised any errors that were found on circuit panels.
  • Communicated to my team about defects
  • Implemented a new technique to identify defects, reducing rework by 20%.
  • Trained new operators, enhancing team productivity and machine handling efficiency.
  • Provided ongoing support and feedback to peers, elevating team performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sky View High School
Smithfield, UT
02-2013

Skills

  • Visual inspection
  • Visual inspections
  • Inspection documentation
  • Reporting and analysis
  • Defect identification
  • Color matching
  • OSHA compliance
  • Equipment calibration
  • Raw materials testing
  • Redzone
  • Calipers
  • Word

Timeline

QA Inspector

Altium Packaging
04.2023 - 12.2024

Manual Machine Operator

Innovative Labs
04.2021 - 01.2023

Machine Operator

American Crafts
07.2020 - 01.2021

Machine Operator

Autoliv
02.2017 - 09.2019

Machine Operator

TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
05.2014 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Sky View High School
Yana Duffin