1. Joseph A. Onofaro
12 Red Coat Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(617) 538-9735
jonofaro@aol.com
SUMMARY:
 Over 25 years in the QA/QC field in various positions with Machine Shop and FDA regulated industries.
 Familiar with Oscilloscopes and DVM OHM meters, Pressure gages,Thermometers, Balances/Scales
 Extensive knowledge of measuring tools, including Micrometers, Verniers, Depth and Height Gauges, Optical Comparators,
CMM and various Optical Measuring equipment.
 Fluent in Italian.
EMPLOYMENT
Genzyme Corporation,Framingham,Ma 2011-Present
Facilities Calibration Specialist:
 Maintain all Framingham Biologics Calibration Standards and assure that all standard are in a continuous state of
compliance. Responsible for reviewing vendor calibration documentation.
 Responsible for all Trackwise activities associated with Calibration Standards MDRs.
 Oversee organizing all upfront documentation required to process new instruments and systems into the Framingham
Biologics Calibration Program.
 Liaison between the various Framingham Biologics groups and Framingham Biologics Calibration group during
installation and calibration of new systems.
 Generate department technical metrics at the require frequency, which drive accountability for productivity and
reliability of standards.
 Lead and Calibration-related projects and motivate cross-functionalteams as related to job function.
 Provide technical training to calibration technicians; draft appropriate OJTs for current and new systems to ensure
compliance with GMPs, Corporate Quality Standards and Dept SOPs.
 Primary Representative for the following: OJT Development Team, Calibration Communities of Practice.
Crosspoint Engineering,Westwood,Ma 2010-2011
Field Calibration Technician:
 Calibration of various instruments in accordance to conformance principles.
 Perform all types of basic instrumentation procedures.
 Routinely test instrument accuracy and make adjustments as necessary.
 Routine service, troubleshooting,installation and maintenance.
 Learn and utilize new methods and/orprocedures for calibration.
 Maintain accurate records of equipment calibration, work order history and completion, inventory and necessary data
requirements needed,internally or externally, by client.
 Review of materials/documentation to ensure all requirements are being met for GMP’s and internal company SOP’s .
ConMed Endoscopic Technologies,Chelmsford,MA 2005 –2009
Senior QA/Calibration/ComplaintTechnician
Calibration:
 Measured, calibrated and certified tools and machines.
 Evaluated and recommended cost effective means to calibrate. Performed a wide range of calibration and certification
functions,including developing certification and calibration procedures, day-to-day calibration of tools.
 Assist Research & Development in new product development testing.
 Active participant in the purchase of major capital measuring equipment.
 Solely responsible for maintaining the calibration database,utilizing Calibration Recall software. Added to in-house
metrology capabilities.
 Performed incoming, in-process and final inspection of machined components.
Complaints:
 Evaluated products based on reason for return.
 Actively participated in complaint review meetings.
 Interfaced with appropriate departments within the organization on complaint trends.
 Interfaced with customers during complaint investigation.
 Updated appropriate complaint records using Trackwise computer program.

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Armstrong Pharmaceuticals,West Roxbury,MA 2004 – 2005
Metrology Coordinator
 Scheduled and maintained the calibration of manufacturing equipment.
 Maintained database, files and distributed monthly reports.
 Completed, distributed and tracked reports required for calibration files.
 Scheduled outside vendors for equipment requiring calibration.
 Pursued improvement in compliance, accuracy and efficiency of functions, procedures and systems.
 Developed process for calibration of additional assets, adding to in-house metrology capabilities.
Self employed 2002 – 2004
 Performed variety of services, such as landscaping and building maintenance.
Boston Scientific Corporation,Watertown, MA 1989 - 2002
Calibration Supervisor 2001 –2002
 Assessed and managed the needs of the Calibration department and provided adequate support and direction to assure
the calibration activities are appropriate.
 Knowledge of advanced metrology skills, CMM and precision dimensional metrology.
 Measured,calibrated and certified tools and machines.
 Evaluated and recommended cost effective means to calibrate/certify.
 Performed vendoraudits relative to certification and calibration services.
Senior Metrology Technician 1989 –2001
 Performed a wide range of calibration and certification functions, including developing certification and calibration
procedures,day-to-day calibration of tools, as well as certification of dies, molds and associated tooling.
 Responsible for effectively communicating with various R&D and manufacturing groups,worldwide across the
corporation.
 Active participant in the purchase of major capital measuring equipment.
 Solely responsible for maintaining a certification database of over 17,000 tools utilizing Engage software by Allen
Bradley.
 Conducted calibration vendoraudits on a regular basis.
MILIT ARY EXPERIENCE
Massachusetts US Army National Guard,Lexington,MA –Sergeant
 Motor Sergeant, responsible for vehicles and equipment maintenance of infantry unit.
 Honorably discharged.
T RAINING and EDUCAT ION
 Attended numerous courses in Calibration, Metrology, SPC, Auditing, Inspection Equipment, L.S. Starrett classes on
Calibration, measuring and tool repair, ISO 9000, ISO 9001.
 Wheel Vehicle Mechanical School, United States Army; Fort Dix, New Jersey
REFERENCES – Available upon request.