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Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLEAbility SummaryOver 15 years' experience of operating orthopedic polishing or buffing machinery using a variety of metals while proficient reading and interpreting blueprints. Proficient in reading and using micrometers, calipers, comparator and gauges. Ensured continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.Operating all robotic machines and hand polishing & buffing machinery to manufacturing orthopedic products using abrasive belts, buffs, compounds, and greases to attain the required cosmetic and blueprint specifications on the productLoad and unload parts in the Robot machines, change belts and wheel for proper finishMaintains all equipment in the department as is requiredDo final buff for parts requiring additional work after robots finishSelects assigned wheels, belts, compounds and greases per polishing set-up sheet and performs respective finishing operations.Confirms container identification and production router corresponds and blueprint matches part number.Report production on the current Information System on a daily basis.Performs preventative maintenance on polishing lathe and maintains a safe, clean work area.Communicated to Supervisor any problems that affect quality and productivity.Assumed responsibility in care of fixture, tooling and gauging.Inspected parts dimensions and cosmetically appearance during process.Responsible to identify and record any problem relating to the product, process and quality system.Stop further processing of non-conforming product until deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.Responsible to record the job steps in the PDR and any other information required in the documentation of the product and processes.Good knowledge of blueprints and math.Knowledge able of metals & materials processed through department.Ability to read measuring devices, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and rule.Basic knowledge of polishing lathes for administering routine preventative maintenance.Team work and customer focus oriented with good interpersonal relationship skills.Excellent attendance, can train new employees, worked as team to meet all production goals set by company.Employment History02/2019 - 01/2024 CNC Machine OperatorTecomet Medical, Warsaw, INOperated machines with back stand polishing lathes, glass bead cabinets, de greasing machines, electro polishing/passivation tanks, heat treat furnaces and computers.CNC machines: sets-up and operates a buffing and polishing machine.Read instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and works under immediate supervision.Ensured continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.Set-up and operated polishing lathe from print specifications.Polished instruments per blueprint utilizing a variety of grit belts and wheels while varying operating equipment's Rpm's to achieve desired finished.Completed preventive maintenance and equipment upkeep including replacing worn components as necessary.Performed various deburring, glass beading, and passivation duties.Documented time entry in the computer and complete necessary routers.Maintained a neat and orderly work environment through daily and weekly cleaning procedures.Assisted in other areas of the production department when needed. 09/1990 - 03/2018 Polisher and BufferZimmer Biomet, Warsaw, INOperated de burr, tumbler, sandblaster, and hand blaster equipment.Performed buff and rough operations on orthopedic parts according to company guidelines.Selected assigned wheels, belts, compounds and greases per polishing set-up sheet and performs respective finishing operations.Confirmed container identification and router corresponds and blue print matches part number.Reported production numbers on the Information System on a daily basis.Performed preventative maintenance on polishing lathe and maintains a safe, clean work area.Communicated to Supervisor any problems that affect quality and productivity.Assumed responsibility in care of fixture, tooling and gauging.Inspects parts dimensionally and cosmetically during process.Responsible to identify and record any problem relating to the product, process and quality system.Stopped further processing of non-conforming product until deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.Recorded the job steps in the PDR and any other information required in the documentation of the product and processes.Read blueprints and completed simple math.Successfully completed onsite blueprint / GDT classroom training.Read measuring devices, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and rule.Experienced in running polishing lathes for administering routine preventative maintenance.Excellent attendance, work as team to meet all production goals set by company. 01/1975 - 09/1990 Nitration Operator/Technician IV Mt. Pleasant Chemical CO (Zimmer), Mount Pleasant, TN Company owned by Zimmer: Zimmer employee until company closed then relocated to Zimmer Plant in Warsaw, IN. Maintained Zimmer Employee status during transition.Responsible for assuring proper ingredient mix of highly toxic pesticides.Followed all safety protocols and procedures when operating machines and mixing chemicals.Excellent attendance, trained new employees, and cleaned work area. Education HistoryGeneral High School CurriculumHigh School Diploma Roosevelt High School, East Chicago, IN |
