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Carrie Hidden

Pontiac

Summary

Highly analytical and communicative individual with exceptional teamwork skills. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Positive attitude and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and growth. Ready to make a significant impact in any organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Paint process engineering technician

Rivian
12.2023 - Current
  • Performing trials to improve processes
  • Providing support to the engineering group, monitoring quality through the shop
  • Participating in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Assisted with developing new documentation and flow charts for trials and launch activities.
  • Prepare reports for new trial planning/pathing.
  • Communication with production, Engineers, controls, and maintenance
  • Quality inspections and reviews for new paints, and changes to current vehicle designs.

E-Coat Technician

Rivian
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Running ph and alkalinity testing on the baths, making chemical adjustments as needed, monitoring the system for faults and troubleshooting
  • Performing routine walkthroughs
  • Collection/recording of lab results
  • Filter changes as needed

Fluids Management

Vonachen Services Inc
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Creating cleaning schedules for washers and oil systems
  • Recycling projects
  • Directing employees on the work to be performed per shift
  • Inventory control
  • Contacting suppliers with questions regarding fluids we use
  • Creating labels and SDS signs for all machines

Lab Technician and Acting Washer ME

Advanced Technologies Services
03.2016 - 03.2021
  • Ordering and management of lab supplies, metal working fluids, and washer fluids
  • Maintain budget for the lab supplies, coolants, and cleaners
  • Product selection, testing, and approval of metal working fluids and washer chemicals
  • Work with safety on all fluids being brought into the facility
  • Set cleanout schedules of washers, central systems, and stand alones to ensure processes are producing quality parts
  • QC Testing of all received metal working fluids and washer fluids
  • Have trained technicians on the stand-alone route, washer route, QC testing, and troubleshooting of machines
  • Have led multiple cost savings projects and developed new processes to ensure continued quality
  • Work with Cat supervisors, Lozier oilers, and ATS maintenance to schedule cleanouts and corrective actions on machines
  • Create Process Change Notifications (PCN) for new processes and routing changes
  • Creating and training of work instructions for the lab
  • Creating and maintaining all machines signs in the facility
  • Proficiently use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Material Handler, Lab Tech

Vonachen Services
03.2013 - 03.2016
  • Performed cleanliness audits and metallurgical testing
  • Maintained concentrations in machines
  • Prepared power point reports for verification of results
  • Packaged parts being sent to customers

Education

Associates Degree - Science

Heartland Community College
Pontiac, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Workday
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Chemical management
  • QC testing
  • Recycling projects
  • Improved processes
  • Changed processes
  • Testing of new coolants
  • Testing of new cleaners
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Process validation
  • Process monitoring

Timeline

Paint process engineering technician

Rivian
12.2023 - Current

E-Coat Technician

Rivian
10.2021 - 12.2023

Fluids Management

Vonachen Services Inc
03.2021 - 08.2021

Lab Technician and Acting Washer ME

Advanced Technologies Services
03.2016 - 03.2021

Material Handler, Lab Tech

Vonachen Services
03.2013 - 03.2016

Associates Degree - Science

Heartland Community College

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