Assembly Line Worker

Lead Assembly Operator — Centurion Automotive Systems

Detroit, MI | September 2023 – Present

• Assembled 140+ mechanical sub-assemblies per 8-hour shift, maintaining a 99.9% defect-free rate while exceeding the plant's baseline productivity target by 12%.
• Trained and mentored 6 new assembly line workers on standard operating procedures, facility safety guidelines, and tool usage, reducing onboarding ramp time by 18%.
• Identified a tool calibration bottleneck on the chassis assembly line, suggesting an adjustable fixture design that decreased average cycle time by 45 seconds per unit.
• Monitored and maintained compliance with OSHA standards, participating in weekly safety audits and resolving 12 potential hazards to achieve zero safety incidents over 500+ days.

Assembly Line Worker — Vanguard Parts Manufacturing

Warren, MI | June 2021 – August 2023

• Executed precision wiring and component positioning on 2,500+ industrial control panels, adhering strictly to technical blueprints and all safety protocols.
• Leveraged barcode scanners and ERP inventory software to log raw material consumption, minimizing material discrepancy errors by 22% over an 18-month period.
• Collaborated in a 5-member team on continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects, implementing a component bin staging system that reduced transit waste by 15%.
• Calibrated and operated pneumatic drivers, torque wrenches, and electrical testing rigs, maintaining a clean workspace to sustain a 100% safety audit score.

Mechanical assembly, Component soldering, Electrical wiring routing, Blueprint interpretation, Precision measurement, Calipers, Micrometers, Pneumatic tools, Torque wrenches, Quality control testing, Collaborative robotics, Kanban boards, OSHA compliance, ERP inventory logging, Kaizen methodology

Automotive Chassis Line Lean Transition

Role: Lead Operator

Tools: Kaizen boards, 5S methodologies, Kanban systems

Led a 5-member workcell reorganization that reduced material transit distance by 30% and improved daily throughput by 14% over a 2-month trial.

EV Battery Housing Assembly Setup

Role: Assembly Technician

Tools: Collaborative robots (Cobots), torque calibration logs, pneumatic lift assists

Programmed and calibrated cobot settings for a new line, reducing manual component positioning errors by 98% and accelerating cycle time by 20%.

• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification (2021)
• Certified IPC Specialist (IPC-A-610) (2023)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Fire safety coordinator for regional community center (2022-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice