1. Justin L. Houseknecht
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 242-2853
jlhouse18@yahoo.com
I am a results motivated and detail oriented individual.
I am empowered by the feeling of accomplishment in a job done excellently and efficiently.
I am driven to always strive to be the best in whatever I do in order to be successful.
Endo Pharmaceuticals Charlotte 10/2014 – Present
Manufacturing Mechanic & Tablet Press Tooling Controller:
· Maintain cGMP standards followingall applicableSOPs.
· Setup Kikusui tablet presses to run product campaigns.
· Assist in cleaning of rooms and tablets presses.
· Perform preventativemaintenanceon all MFG equipment, per PM schedule.
· Troubleshoot error codes on PCD-2 and PCD-1 press control towers.
· Repair or replace parts and components as required.
· Perform and log deductive efficiency-improvement investigations.
· Regulate and maintain inventory of controlled tablet punches and dies.
· Inspect, test, polish, clean and storeall tablet tooling.
· Issue tooling per manufacturingscheduling, to run product campaigns.
· Request quotes and createP.O. for new tooling as needed.
· Destroy bad tooling per FDA regulations.
Northrop Grumman -Synoptics 12/2012 – 10/2014
Laser Optics Fabricator:
· Inspect incoming crystal parts for defects.
· Read and interpret engineering drawings todetermine tolerances and part specs.
· Mill and grind parts to specified tolerances,within .0001”.
· Completely perform polishing processes using planetary polishers and facsimilelaps.
· Perform final inspection of parts usinga microscope, Zygo laser interferometer,
autocollimator,and shadowgraph optical comparator.
· Scan parts intorespectivedepartment of process using networked computers.
· Maintain 5S lean manufacturingworkstations and workareas to ensure efficiency.

2. Elite Custom Plating & Weaponry 09/2008 - 05/2012
Shop Foreman & Fabricator:
· Delegated tasks as needed to obtain production goals in efficient ways.
· Oversaw theassembly and assured final quality of thefirearms in production.
· Monitored tool and chemical usage to maintain a steady supply of such expendables.
· Operated and serviced manual millingmachines to fabricatejigs.
· Measured parts usingcalipers and micrometers,digital and conventional.
· Perform tig/mig welding, grinding, sandblastingand buffing of metal parts.
· Assembled firearms by way of pneumatic hand tools and other machinery.
· Applied final finish to firearms and performed safety and quality inspections.
· Constructed shipping containers for weapons to be transported safely and securely.
Northeast Tool & Manufacturing 02/2007 – 04/2008
Quality Control & Maintenance Apprentice:
· Performed scheduled building maintenance;changed a/c filters and light bulbs.
· Remodeled offices and workareas.
· Organized stocking areas to ensure easy location of products and materials.
Other Skills:
· Proficient in theuse of power tools and standard hand tools.
· Plumbing, electrical,construction.
· Acute attention to details and a logical approach to issues.
Education:
· AC/DC Electrical – CPCC
· Motor Control and troubleshooting - CPCC
· High School Diploma – Porter Ridge High School
References:
· Duane Davis former employer (704) 441-3616
· Rick Meyer former employer (704) 779-3207
· Greg Davis former supervisor (704) 577-0532
· Chris Bennett personal contact (704) 291-0945