Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Orchid Orthopedics Solutions
08.2018 - 06.2023
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
Coordinates 6S audits and leads the follow-up on the identified improvements opportunities.
NDT Technician
Orchid Orthopedics Solutions
05.2011 - 08.2018
Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
Perform cosmetics and investigate grinding as needed for test preparations and to determine seriousness of defects.
Press Operator
Orchid Orthopedics Solutions
09.2009 - 05.2011
Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
Working knowledge of press operation and forging equpiment.
Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
Promptly removed completed loads from press.
Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
Kept equipment clean, repaired, and lubricated to maximize performance.
Grinder Operator
Orchid Orthopedics Solutions
08.2008 - 09.2009
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Using a grinder on products according to specifications.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
Blended, buffed or blasted away hanging burrs using abrasives and tools.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
J.W. Sexton High School
Lansing, MI
06.2005
Skills
Team Monitoring
NDT certifies through Orchid's NDT Penetrant level 2 program
Use excel to log hourly rate Use M2M to make rework routers to adjust scraps and quantity if needed
Polisher and Centerless Grinder Operator at Orchid Orthopedics Solutions LLCPolisher and Centerless Grinder Operator at Orchid Orthopedics Solutions LLC