Summary: Engineering Technician with 15 plus years experience and a wealth of kn
owledge of complex machine systems and facilities with the ability to troublesho ot and repair as well as remanufacture individual components. Extremely hard wor king with a strong work ethic, commitment to quality, and attention to detail wh ile delivering results in a timely manner Professional Experience: Maintenance Technician III Biovail Technologies 2002- present a pharmaceutical R&D facility specializ ing in formulation, scale up, and manufacture of controlled and non-controlled p harmaceuticals. * Initiated preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all facilitie s and production related equipment and systems. * Completion and maintenance of all equipment logbooks and other G.M.P. related paperwork. * Design and fabricate changes to new or existing equipment or devices using sho p tools including mill, lathe, and welder. * Build and install controls including P.L.C. and V.F.D. motor controls. * Rapidly respond to equipment or facility failures and rectify problems with mi nimal downtime. * Partner with Engineering, Formulations, and Process Development groups on the implementation, scale up, and production or technology transfer of controlled an d non-controlled pharmaceuticals. Laboratory Supervisor Chemetrics 2001-2002 Manufacturer and world wide distributer of water testing equipment and kits * Supervised the production of a chemical product used in testing of water for i mpurities * Formulated and mixed complex chemical formulas. * Stocked and maintained inventory of chemical laboratory. * Conducted quality assurance and testing of end product. * Supervised and trained team of laboratory technicians. * Partnered with Engineering to streamline and automate manufacturing process. Engineering Technician Dana Brake Parts 1998-2001 Tier two supplier of brake components to the automotive industry. Specifications and design parameters. * Designed manufactured and maintained tooling fixtures and gages based on bluep rint * Verified calibration of fixtures and gages using precision measuring devices i ncluding C.M.M. and others as required prior to tooling being released for produ ction. * Designed and laid out manufacturing cells to improve production efficiency wit h attention to lean manufacturing and ergonomic design * Determine machine capabilities in relation to customer requirements and volum e request * Troubleshot day to day variations and formulate corrective actions * Worked with a diverse group of people and trained in the proper use of tools a nd equipment * Used a wide variety of equipment including mill, lathe. Grinders and welder to maintain tooling and equipment with minimal downtime and expense. Quality Manager Ross Industries 1997-1998 Manufacturer of a wide variety of food processing equipment used worldwide. * Supervised three quality technicians in the daily inspection of equipment comp onents * Responsible for maintenance of quality logs and corresponding documents * Purchasing and upkeep of various types of inspection equipment and assuring cu rrent calibration * Formulated and implemented new techniques for performing quality checks of cru cial components in accordance with engineering specifications * Worked with machine shop technicians to improve manufacturing methods and assu re a better quality product. Machinist Class A-2 Ross Industries/Automated assemblies 1992-1997 After completing a three year apprentice worked for multiple companies producing parts of varying complexity to close tolerances from a wide range of materials Technical skills: * Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, Word and windows based systems experience * I.S.O. 9001, G.M.P. and clean room trained * N.T.T. trained troubleshooting electrical controls * Certified Mig, Tig, and stick welding * Certified fork truck operator * D.O.T. and I.A.T.A. trained in shipping of hazardous materials * Certified pump and seal training * Certified in C.P.R., A.E.D., and blood borne pathogens as well as hazardous ma terials response and cleanup. * Water treatment systems specialist * HVAC experience * Furnace and steam boiler systems trained * B.M.S. systems experience * Calman systems trained * Compressor and hydraulic systems experience