Nickolas Roberts
Memphis
Summary
Dynamic quality inspector and team leader with extensive experience at Premier Tool/Medtronic, excelling in laser programming and quality assurance. Proven track record in enhancing operational effectiveness and training staff. Skilled in blueprint reading and good manufacturing practices. I drive results through effective communication and leadership in manufacturing.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LASER OPERATOR - QUALITY INSPECTOR - ASSEMBLER
Elite Medical
Bartlett
10.2017 - 06.2025
- Performed laser marking per print specifications on all instruments and implants
- Wrote programs and configured set-ups for all incoming production orders.
- Trained new staff members on proper operation techniques of laser marking and set-up.
- Quality inspection of components and the final product.
- Assembly of medical devices using hand tools and glue/epoxies.
QUALITY INSPECTOR - ASSEMBLY - LASER MARKING
Nuvasive
Memphis
07.2015 - 08.2017
- I was responsible for determining the quality of all field instruments, writing laser marking programs, and the laser marking of all instruments/implants requiring this
- My other responsibilities also included quality control inspection, assembly, metal finishing, and manual mill/lathe work.
QUALITY INSPECTOR
Odyssey Medical
Bartlett
09.2010 - 07.2015
- My responsibilities included the inspection of all final product as well as first article production per blueprint specifications using various measuring instruments such as: calipers, micrometers, comparator, vision system, cmm, and other handheld gauging.
SUPERVISOR - TEAM LEADER - QUALITY INSPECTOR
Premier Tool/Medtronic/Sandvik Medical
Memphis
09.2002 - 09.2010
- I was hired by the company as a quality inspector, worked my way up to team leader in the quality department, and then became a shift supervisor while pursuing my degree in engineering.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project execution.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Southwest Tennessee Community College
01.2010
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing
- CMM
- Quality Instruments and Gauges
- Production Planning
- Laser Programming
- Quality inspection
- Medical device assembly
- Team leadership
Timeline
LASER OPERATOR - QUALITY INSPECTOR - ASSEMBLER
Elite Medical
10.2017 - 06.2025
QUALITY INSPECTOR - ASSEMBLY - LASER MARKING
Nuvasive
07.2015 - 08.2017
QUALITY INSPECTOR
Odyssey Medical
09.2010 - 07.2015
SUPERVISOR - TEAM LEADER - QUALITY INSPECTOR
Premier Tool/Medtronic/Sandvik Medical
09.2002 - 09.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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