LaTasha Williams
Jonesboro
Summary
Proactive professional with expertise in laser operation and a strong focus on collaboration and communication. Demonstrates high productivity and efficiency in operating complex laser machinery while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and performing precision bonding and finishing tasks. Committed to quality and seamless production processes through effective problem-solving and teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laser Operator
Hytrol Conveyor Company
Jonesboro
08.2020 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Read blueprints and 3D models to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.
- Achieved safety, quality and performance standards to meet production schedules.
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.
- Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.
- Adjust machine settings as needed for optimal performance.
- Calibrate laser cutting machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Organize raw materials inventory in order to ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained.
- Perform routine cleaning tasks on the machine and surrounding area after each job run is complete.
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances.
- Perform regular maintenance on equipment to keep it in good working order.
Ems Change Agent
electrolux
Memphis
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Train new employees and supervisor on Lean Manufacturing within the plant.
- Cost-saving project workshops using lean tools and cultural change through involvement of employees.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on VARI (Value-Added Ratio Improvement), LBR (Line Balance Ratio), and LB (Labor Efficiency) to evenly distribute workload and manage staffing in production. Areas: Assembly, Materials.
- SMED for OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) to balance production on machine to produce parts.
Verifier/receiving clerk
electrolux
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers
- Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
- Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is received
- Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Quality Technician
Electrolux
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Proficient in utilizing hand tools, gages, and appropriate quality tools
- Participate in Gage R&R activity, measure reproducibly accurately
- Define Quality concepts and processes including Six Sigma basics, cost of quality, etc
- Complete resolution and determination of next steps, preventive activity
- Audit, Document, and Review Standard Work
- Ensure standard traceability requirements are met
- Appropriately select M&TE usage
- Assess tool accuracy and precision
- Able to support all operational areas in the factory, and train others where needed
- Review, evaluate and interpret PPAP dimensional layout information.
Quality Technician
AEROTEK
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted with daily activities of yield issues and customer returns
- Worked with extended cross functional team on daily basis
- Worked with all of the production lines
- Responsible for logging in the Customer Warranty Returns as received
- Pulled EOL files and overlaid with customer rerun data
- Performed the systemic root cause investigation according to failure modes
- Evaluated data and wrote reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards
- Recommended modifications of existing quality or production standards, programs or reports to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
- Prepared graphs or charts of data an entered data into computer for analysis
- Provided factory support to identify and resolve issues associated with purchased parts, materials and manufacturing.
Quality Technician
SELECT STAFFING
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Inspected, measured, and tested mechanical, electrical and electromechanical components and assemblies
- Verified material conformance to specifications
- Interpreted company and industrial specifications
- Gathered and maintained specific records of technical data related to materials, tools, fixtures and processes used
- Created and maintained inspection plans, logs and reports
- Compiled reports using information gathered from quality, manufacturing and research projects
- Developed measurement processes
- Collected and analyzed data using statistical analysis methods.
Education
Medical Assistant certificate -
Concorde Career College
01.2005
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Continental Academy
01.2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Experienced mechanical assembler
- RF scan gun
- Proficient in Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Power Point
- Microsoft Word
- A3 Workshop Activity Summary
- Problem Solving Summary
- Product Testing
- Quality Control
- Quality Inspection
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Raw Materials Handling
- Facility Cleaning
- Safety processes and procedures
- Monitoring gauges
- Organizing supplies
- Effective customer communication
- Hand and power tools
- Customized tools
- Written and verbal communication
- Blueprint Reading
- Sketches and materials interpretation
- Numerical control programming
- Setting up machines
- Loading materials
- Lathe machine operation
Certification
- Forklift certified
- Medical Assistant
- Yellow Gear Certified (Lean Manufacturing)
- Green Gear Certified (Lean Manufacturing)
- EMS Leadership Awareness Training (Middle Management)
- Work Keys (Bronze)
Timeline
Laser Operator
Hytrol Conveyor Company
08.2020 - Current
Ems Change Agent
electrolux
06.2017 - 11.2019
Verifier/receiving clerk
electrolux
03.2016 - 06.2017
Quality Technician
Electrolux
02.2015 - 03.2016
Quality Technician
AEROTEK
01.2014 - 02.2015
Quality Technician
SELECT STAFFING
03.2012 - 10.2014
Medical Assistant certificate -
Concorde Career College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Continental Academy
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