Assembly Line Associate Tier 2 - Stryker - West Valley City
(2025-10)
- Performed meticulous cleaning and thorough inspection of medical products designated for stroke victims.
- Adhered to 6S standards and ensured all products were built to precise specifications. Consistently followed standard work instructions with 100% compliance.
Assembly of medical equipment for X-ray surgery - GE Healthcare (OEC) - Salt Lake City
(2022-10 - 2025-10)
- Enhanced productivity through diligent record-keeping of daily progress and proactive identification and rectification of flaws.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace by removing debris and sweeping metal parts at the conclusion of each shift.
- Improved both safety and productivity by regularly cleaning and organizing work zones. Reviewed build specifications and drawings to gain a comprehensive understanding of assignments and expected deadlines prior to assembling components.
- Executed tasks at various stations to ensure optimal coverage and consistently meet production goals.
- Verified the quality of tools and build components to confirm they were within specified tolerances and identified any unacceptable items.
Senior Compounder (Team lead) - Nutraceutical/ Better Being Co. - Ogden
(2021-06 - 2022-09)
- Ensured accurate return of all raw materials to inventory, verifying correct quantities and container information.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports alongside personnel records. Monitored and adjusted machinery controlling heating and mixture outputs to optimize performance.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated all daily operational tasks.
- Trained a team of ten direct labor employees in product builds for both Liquids and Cosmetics.
- Supervised equipment operations and diagnosed emergent issues.
Production Lead (Spray Dry Operator) - Autoliv - Promontory
(2017-05 - 2020-12)
- Collaborated with supervisors and fellow team leaders to strategically manage and prioritize staffing assignments, ensuring alignment with customer demand and production deadlines. Conducted continuous supplier evaluations to assess delivery quality, timeliness, and compliance, while strictly managing costs and maximizing operational efficiency.
- Accurately planned, scheduled, and completed jobs by interpreting work order information and specifications.
- Developed efficient daily work schedules for each team member to meet deadlines and ensure proper shift staffing.
- Instructed new employees in assembly techniques to elevate team production levels.
- Monitored personnel to ensure adherence to ethical standards and safety procedures during production activities.
- Served as a member of the Emergency Response Team, providing medical and disaster support to security personnel as needed.
- Instructed employees on the operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
Plastic Injection Operator - Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield
(2016-10 - 2017-05)
- Ensured quality of trimmed products, managed product movement, and upheld safety standards.
- Recycled manufacturing materials and performed general housekeeping duties.
Production Trainer - Autoliv Inc - Ogden
(2011-05 - 2016-11)
- Scheduled and oversaw preventive and predictive maintenance actions to ensure smooth operational continuity.
- Evaluated operational logs and submitted reports to identify trends, pinpoint problems, and devise remediation strategies.
- Facilitated the resolution of disagreements and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Developed team communications and disseminated information for daily production meetings.
- Responsible for onboarding and training new associates on company processes, work standards, and quality requirements.
- Managed the creation and maintenance of training records.
- Certified associates for training levels 1, 2, and 3 in accordance with lean manufacturing principles.
