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Manufacturing Associate
Corning Incorporated (Asia region)Manufacturing Associate
Oct. 2021United States
Slitter Machine Operator
Shurtape Technologies, LLCSlitter Machine Operator
Aug. 2018 - Oct. 2021Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area• Manage all stages of masking tape production including slitting, wrapping and packing • Perform wrapping machine setups and changeovers according to work order instructions • Maintain work cell supply of cartons, labels, cores, film and tape spools • Operate hoists and PIVs to keep work cell running at peak production • Program and operate automated palletizers
Product Finisher
Centro, Inc.Product Finisher
Dec. 2017 - Aug. 2018Claremont, NC• Managed all aspects of fuel tank assembly for John Deere and Costco products • Performed all dunk and safety tests on finished tanks
Assembler
HSM Bedding SolutionsAssembler
Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2017• Manage the generation of spring assemblies on enduroflex (hydraulic table) as well as frame assemblies utilizing the CNC and welder machinery, completing assembly tasks within time constraints and budget expectations. • Successfully execute production of 100+ finished spring assemblies per shift with zero defects. • Oversee all aspects of inventory transfers, documenting all activity on the computer and work order paperwork.
NOC Technician
Paetec Communications IncNOC Technician
Sep. 2005 - Dec. 2007Charlotte, North Carolina Area• Led diagnostics for critical telephone network routing issues, actively troubleshooting issues to ensure functionality. • Performed all testing efforts for T1 circuits, mastering and utilizing T-Berd and Fireberd 500. • Implemented superior customer service to streamline troubleshooting efforts and corresponding resolutions.
Machine Operator
GE SecuritiesMachine Operator
Oct. 2003 - Sep. 2005Hickory, North Carolina• Managed the generation of electronic circuit boards utilizing automated production lines, operating according to safety guidelines. • Minimized waste by diligently managing electronic parts inventory. • Oversaw all aspects of machine setup and production line teardown to minimize downtime between production runs.
PC/Automation Technician
Corning Cable SystemsPC/Automation Technician
Jun. 2000 - Aug. 2001Hickory, North Carolina• Completed all construction and setup tasks of new fiber cable production lines, including wiring and testing of connector curing ovens. • Built, configured and deployed PCs and all related peripherals. • Troubleshot and corrected all networking issues to avoid production downtime • Managed all PC hardware inventory. • Successfully developed automated method of creating and cataloging PC hardware inventory labels.
Electronics Technician
Siemens Energy & Automation - Optical Test EquipmentElectronics Technician
Sep. 1995 - May. 2000Hickory, North Carolina• Successfully completed all setup and configuration phases of fiber optic test equipment, including OTDRs, OPMs and VFLs. • Performed routine calibration procedures of all in-house test fixtures to ensure accuracy and quality. • Authored ISO 9000-compliant written procedures for testing all fiber optic subassemblies. • Managed production of fiber optic subassemblies, including fusion splicing and laser testing, according to ESD safety guidelines. • Designed and created custom circuit boards which greatly simplified calibration procedures.
NOC Technician
AT&TNOC Technician
Jun. 1994 - Sep. 1995Charlotte, North Carolina Area• Led diagnostics for critical telephone network routing issues, actively troubleshooting issues to ensure functionality. • Oversaw monitoring and analysis of telephone switching nodes. • Provided Tier 1 response to all network and switching alarms to ensure 100% reliability.
Program Director/Music Director/Promotions Director
WWCU-FM Power 90.5Program Director/Music Director/Promotions Director
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1993Cullowhee, NC• Established business relationships with numerous local enterprises in order to promote station listenership and enhance station's position in the community. • Produced the majority of promotional announcements and on-air contests for prize giveaways. • Oversaw transport, setup and teardown of Marti and other remote broadcast equipment in conjunction with promotional appearances. • Recruited and trained new on-air talent. • Established the use of computer-generated music playlists using TM Century's PowerPlay scheduling software.
Radio Announcer
WWCU-FM Power 90.5Radio Announcer
Aug. 1990 - May. 1994Cullowhee, NC• Managed all aspects of on-air radio broadcasting, including commercial logs/affidavits, transmitter readings and power adjustments. • Fluent and energetic delivery of on-air personality in a fast-paced, high-stress Top 40 music format. • Scripted and produced dozens of PSA and promotional on-air "spots", using multitrack recording equipment. • Developed and programmed midday classic rock music segment.

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