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Williston, Vt, Us

Georgia, Vermont, United States

The Quality Assurance Technician II conducts incoming and In-Process Test/Inspection of materials, detail parts, and assemblies, using precision measuring tools and equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges, multimeters, specialized test equipment). This individual also conducts and records Final Test and Final Inspection, conducts calibration of precision measuring tools and equipment, conducts First Article Inspections with guidance/oversight, participates on internal audit teams, supports quality management system audits and participates in improvement activities as assigned and required by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Georgia, Vermont, United States

Perform a variety of diversified sub assembly and final manufacturing tasks. Demonstrate ability to cross train and certify on multiple operations within the department. Set-up workstation to facilitate easier assembly to operate independently or on a group basis. Perform quality cross-checks of team members providing constructive feedback on defects found. Be an active team player by interacting with other departments as needed for advice and decisions. Perform detailed assembly work from written specifications, and/or communicated instructions. Follow established working procedures and policies. Work under minimal supervision after training. Meet or exceed aero-space level quality standards while maintaining production pace as required tomeet customer demands. Actively engage in Lean initiatives, including keeping work areas to 5S standards. Contribute suggestions for continuous improvement. Responsible for the initial training of new employees in assembly and manufacturing procedures and techniques. Demonstrates ability to check work of co-workers for completeness and quality standards of AS9100D and take timely corrective actions to maintain First Lot Yield Objectives.Perform Testing, Troubleshooting and Evaluation of systems and components returned from customers for in the field failures, providing repair recommendations and estimates. Demonstrate skills and proficiency in understanding quality and its effects on OTD objectives. Suggest process/procedural improvements to improve OTD, cost and quality as they are found;assisting in implementation of the suggested improvements. Develop understanding of supply chain function and interactions with manufacturing and impact oncosts of goods. Foster constructive relationships with Engineering and Quality departments. Occasionally represent manufacturing on Development Project teams, reporting back to Mfgmanagement.

Georgia Plains, Vermomt

► Combine raw ingredients including vitamins and minerals in exact quantities to create the compound that then becomes the dried infant formula. ► Titrate multiple solutions to check and maintain proper concentrations demanded by the formula being processed.► Perform CIP (clean in place) on all tanks and systems that touch the product.► Maintain all cleanliness protocals in every zone interacted with throughout the plant.► Maintain all paperwork required by the business, the FDA and state regulators.

Williston, Vermont, United States

► I ensured that products produced complied with quality standards and customer requirements. ► I oversaw the staff and designed the schedules to meet the needs of the programs and employees.

► Produce high quality programming for the manufacture of our products under tight deadlines along with the following project work:-Internal auditor-Have been on black belt and green belt teams-Software tester for our process improvement group-Have been on WIG teams-The developer for our Microsoft SharePoint siteI read and interpreted technical blueprints and design models.► I input the product design into the computer modeling software and chose and loaded the correct cutting tools for the job.

Milton, Vermont, United States

► I read and worked from complex engineering GD&T drawings.► I downloaded and edited Numerical Control programs into the horizontal mills that I ran.

Essex Junction, Vermont

► Estimated timeline and cost of engineering projects assigned to me including deciding what parts should be farmed out.► I set up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines; fabricated and assembled assigned engineering projects to exacting specifications.

Essex Junction, Vermont

► (A.M.E. 5000 AB/IT etch operator): Ran 6 machines at a time. One process in the production of high tech wafers for the computer industry.

Milton, Vermont

► I used software to create detailed 2D designs for custom cutting tools for our global customers.► I collaborated with others to establish timelines and budgets and solve problems.

Milton, Vermont

► I analyzed specifications, laid out metal stock, and set up and operated machine tools.► I fit and assembled parts to fabricate and repair custom cutting tools for our global customers.

Burlington, Vermont

Three year apprenticeship working rotations in almost every aspect of this manufacturing plant including manual/CNC machining, quality control, planning, programming etc. Also took college level courses three nights a week during the school year for three years.

Technical Manufacturing Apprentice Program. (Toolmaker’S Apprenticeship)

Activities and Societies: Three year apprenticeship working rotations in almost every aspect of this manufacturing plant including.

Civil Engineering

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