Shantha Kumar

Experience

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  United Industries

  Feb 1998 - Feb 2000

  Technician

  - Support on-site activities for machine safety and reliability- Lead the manufacturing process of plant operations.- Interpreting component drawings as per specifications Operate CNC milling [VMC] machines.- Simple programming, operate conventional milling, turning, surface grinding machines Inspect the component all the stages of machines using precision measuring instruments.- Record maintenance reports for production area and Inspects components by using various instruments and maintaining quality within our standards. Show less

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  MMI Holdings Ltd

  Feb 2000 - Feb 2007

  Senior Technician

  - In charge of machinery operations and the working properties of materials to design products and prototype tool skilled in model design, machine tool operation.- Prepared parts for machining by choosing appropriate tools such as drills and/or end mills to produce requested design; Determines appropriate holding methods and creates any necessary jigs or fixtures to secure part in place.- Maintain records, posses internal &external co-ordination with departments and Perform preventive machine maintenance and keep machines to maximize the efficiency.- Prepared daily production and materials flow reports.- Planned and implemented alterations to ensure safety, to improve operator ergonomics, and increase machine productivity.- Participated in job training, formal training programs, and coaching in order to maintain current knowledge and expertise required to machine effectively using a variety of traditional and emergent equipment.- Interact with stakeholders as needed throughout machine process to inform the difficulties in fulfilling design requests and suggested alternate methods. Show less

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  Micro-Mechanics Pte Ltd

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2013

  Senior Technician

  - Manage all innovation initiatives and activities in new product development from bid stage.- Interaction with customers to understand & prepare detailed project specifications.- Project managing internal and external stakeholders and suppliers in order to meet project requirements & deadlines.- Providing conceptual, detailed design and drafting for new precision parts- Assist & lead the preparation/review of products manuals, application notes and services requirements- Coordinating interdependent work with other collaborative functions & teams, both local and international;- Conducting customer project specific Presentations regarding, manufacturing approach and process methodologies.Selected Achievements:• Project Management of Design and Development of FMS machine tool for a high-mix production system Show less

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  Asian Surface Technologies Pte Ltd

  May 2013 - Jun 2015

  Manufacturing Technician

  - Set up and operated most CNC machines- Adjusted machines and tools to achieve blueprint requirement- Set up raw materials onto the machines- Run and edited programs- Corrected defects as and when required- Performed quality control procedures

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  Seagate Technology

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2019

  Process Support Engineer

  - Perform shift duties to support production when requested - Monitor process performance indices on qualified processes and establish good controls to maintain process performance - Trouble-shoot process related issues, Clearance and recovery of machine alarms by ensuring quality with Zero defect and contamination. - Start-up new equipment processes which involves process characterization and development- Support PI engineers for prototype piloting activities, Continuous improvement on operational efficiency by engineering scripts- Assist Process Engineers in fine tuning of processes during development phase and work together with Engineers in evaluation projects. Follow safety protocolSelected Achievements:- Appreciated for establishing Defect free process control.- Good interaction with all stakeholders. Show less

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  Esco

  Mar 2019 - now

  Service Engineer