See Moua
Brooklyn Center
Summary
Dedicated lead manufacturing technician skilled in training teams and implementing safety practices. Experienced in monitoring inventory and collaborating with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Manufacturing Technician
Evergen
Eden Prairie
04.2025 - Current
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Worked with engineering teams to implement design changes and modifications.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs for supplies effectively.
- Documented production data and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
Manufacturing Technician
Evergen
Eden Prairie
07.2021 - 04.2025
- Functional testing and cleaning of finished valves
- Clean and rinse incoming bovine and porcine tissue, fine clean tissue, and BBR tissue for final packaging
- Mix solutions such as 0.5% Glutaraldehyde, 0.9% Non-Sterile Saline Solution, 0.65% Glutaraldehyde and BC solution
- Sew various heart valves from start to end
- Generate routers, review routers and print labels for in-process and finished goods.
- Train technicians and maintain training records on task-based forms
- Executed work orders for engineers
SEWING OPERATOR
St. Jude Medical
Saint Paul
12.2011 - 07.2023
- Sewn leaflets onto cuffed stents, contributing to heart valve assembly completion.
- Recorded clean room temperature, ensuring compliance with specifications for optimal conditions.
- Inspected room conditions, documenting temperature data before employee entry.
- Maintained and updated comprehensive activity logs, enhancing report accuracy.
- Cleaned and sanitized clean room and fixtures to eliminate contamination risks.
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN
Heraeus Medical Components
White Bear Lake
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Employed data collection forms and SPC software to monitor production processes.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Identified technical problems in production and consulted with engineers for resolution.
- Utilized manual and automated measurement tools for accurate data analysis.
- Operated machinery to assemble medical components efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement product design modifications.
- Produced prototypes for customer evaluation and developed engineering samples.
- Assisted with scanning documentation for network storage, ensuring organized records.
CELL COORDINATOR
Heraeus Medical Components
White Bear Lake
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Prioritized tasks for coworkers, improving workflow efficiency.
- Assigned work to team members based on project requirements.
- Monitored coworker activities to uphold quality standards.
- Delivered training sessions related to job responsibilities.
- Coordinated interdepartmental support to address operational challenges.
- Provided direct instruction to coworkers and reported issues to department supervisor.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Showed leadership by promoting teamwork and fostering a positive work environment. by demonstrating positive behaviors and consistent attendance.
SPC OPERATOR
Heraeus Medical Components
White Bear Lake
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Verified SPC data accuracy and compliance to uphold quality standards.
- Utilized precision tools, including calipers, gages, microscopes, and CMM, for effective SPC execution.
- Determined adjustments for setup and in-process SPCs, ensuring optimal operational performance.
- Collaborated with technicians and operators to implement adjustments based on SPC findings.
- Exercised authority to shut down lines when processes deviated from control parameters.
- Performed startup and in-process SPCs to ensure quality control standards are met.
- Trained new SPC operators on best practices and procedural compliance.
- Functioned as an operator during high SPC workload periods to support team needs.
MEDICAL ASSEMBLY
Heraeus Medical Components
White Bear Lake
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Operated multiple machines to wound, laser, and cut shock coils, followed by comprehensive inspections to ensure product integrity.
- Assembled hand-crafted proximal markers, spacers, and distals for arbor and hypo tube.
- Utilized laser machine for secure fusion of parts.
- Performed final inspections under microscope, verifying quality standards for defect-free components.
- Operated winding EDM and grinding machines to cut and grind components.
- Oversaw batch openings and closures, maintaining accurate SPC documentation to ensure compliance before dispatch.
- Packaged coils securely for transportation to prevent damage during shipping. into gel packs for safe shipping.
- Loaded inner tubes into fixtures, laser-welded outer tubes, and verified proper alignment.
MEDICAL ASSEMBLER
Teleflex Medical
Plymouth
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Hand-assembled catheters, ensuring quality and precision throughout production process.
- Verified mandrel sizes and lengths to ensure proper setup before job initiation.
- Applied liners onto mandrels, securing knots and achieving smooth, even application.
- Placed wire over liners for enhanced functionality.
- Utilized microscope to glue markers on wire ends securely, ensuring clean, precise cuts.
- Conducted heat shrinking to finalize product integrity.
- Performed final inspections to guarantee adherence to quality standards.
Education
GED -
Ronald Hubbs Center
Saint Paul, MN05-2009
Some College (No Degree) -
Century Community College
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Technical training
- Inventory management
- Workplace safety
- Leadership development
- Workplace safety
Timeline
Lead Manufacturing Technician
Evergen
04.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Evergen
07.2021 - 04.2025
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN
Heraeus Medical Components
01.2018 - 07.2021
CELL COORDINATOR
Heraeus Medical Components
10.2016 - 01.2018
SPC OPERATOR
Heraeus Medical Components
02.2014 - 10.2016
MEDICAL ASSEMBLY
Heraeus Medical Components
08.2013 - 02.2014
SEWING OPERATOR
St. Jude Medical
12.2011 - 07.2023
MEDICAL ASSEMBLER
Teleflex Medical
06.2011 - 11.2011
GED -
Ronald Hubbs Center
Some College (No Degree) -
Century Community College