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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
Nickolas Roberts