Loren Lange is a quality control technician with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing. He currently works at Medtronic Spinal & Biologics in Warsaw, Indiana, where he performs inspections and ensures products meet quality standards. Previously, he worked as a machinist at several companies. Lange has a high school diploma and completed some college coursework. He has strong technical skills in inspection, quality management, and manufacturing processes.

1. Contact
Address
67824 CR 23 New Paris,
Indiana, 46553.
E-mail
loren_lange@hotmail.com
Phone
574-527-1233
IT and Numeracy
 Brown & Sharpe Global CMM's
using PC-DMIS software
 MS Office skills, email, and
imputing data into MSDIM’s
production management
database for product tracking,
Proficient IQS - SPC and Citrix.
Personal Skills
 Time management
 Proactive and assertive
 Flexible & approachable
Skills
Leadership
Problem solving
Teamwork
Responsibilities
Organizing
Planning
Management
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LOREN LANGE
PROFILE
CAREER SPECIFICS
An energetic, motivated and highly dynamic person with strong working skills and a broad
range of hands-on and theoretical experience ranging in many areas. Adept at providing
technical support and developing new processes through ongoing work, defect resolution and
enhancement solutions. Expert in completing demanding assignments within crucial
timelines. Highly articulate, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills. Strong management
skills and methodical aptitude with an innate ability in decision-making, coordinating and
synthesize data.
MEDTRONIC SPINAL & BIOLOGICS, Warsaw, IN
Sr. Quality Control Technician II, Apr 2012 – Present
 Independently perform first piece inspections to support production and perform internal
manufactured first articles.
 Maintain accurate documentation at all times during the manufacturing and inspection
process, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices.
 Conduct physical inspection of product. Perform and oversee pre and post production
inspections. Understand various metallurgy, metal cutting and metal finishing operations to
assure proper quality and strength.
 Communicate non-conformances and work with Quality Engineering to drive corrective
actions.
 Assure all raw materials received meet specifications.
 Maintain good working relationships with other employees and inspectors.
 Assure compliance with MSD requirements in inspections, customer procedures and record
keeping. Collect inspection data and report results.
 Proficient in use of hand held inspection tools, such as: micrometer, caliper, height gages,
thread gages, plug gages, pin gages, functional gages, and optical comparator.
 Responsible for making sure all gages are functioning properly and are used within the
calibration dates.
 Working knowledge and use of the CMM; Coordinate Measuring Machine. Perform CMM
operation sphere verification and calibration daily.
 Working knowledge of Geometrical Dimension and Tolerance and the application and use.
MEDTRONIC SPINAL & BIOLOGICS, Warsaw, IN
Machinist Specialist, Apr 2002 – Apr 2012
 Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced
variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
 Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines,
shapers, or grinders.
 Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit
computerized machine control media.
 Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto
machines.
 Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery
work.
 Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
 Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
 Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to
specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
 Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and
foreign matter.
 Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical
information.
MAPLE CITY MACHINE, Goshen, IN
Machinist/Mold Maker, Oct 1999 – Apr 2002
FREUNDENBERG-NOK, Ligonier, IN
Quality Control Technician, QS9000 Certified, Sep 1997 – Mar 1998

2. Fairfield Jr.-Sr. High School, Goshen, IN
High School Diploma, May 1984
Ivy Tech, Warsaw & Fort Wayne, IN
Completed coursework towards, May 1998
 Studied Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Computer Programming 1,
Machining, CNC Programming I, CNC Programming II, GD&T, and Drafting. Dean's list
student.
 Effectively sorted out each issue and coordinated/organized to get the solutions into
customers effectively.
 Performed linear and functionality testing on hardware and software components.
 Analyzed issues in the production line and established strategies in order to resolve the
issues at the quickest time possible.
 Monitored all performance in production and conducted quality control activities to prevent
encountering any problems which would result in delays in production.
 Qualified the materials used if they are of quality standards.
 Monitored the flow of production methods.
 Manage technical process and resolve technical issues.
 Handled project operations, strategic planning development, forecasting and program
implementation.
 Prepared and implemented strategies streamlining existing work-flows in order to increase
efficiency.
 Provided a stabilizing influence and promoted an excellent environment conducive to
increasing efficiency, enhancing quality and strengthening financial results.
 Participated and contributed equally while working in a group for projects at work.
 Understanding the entire project from every group member’s point of view, explaining my
thoughts on the project to the entire group making sure all of them understand it. Co-writing
the report and then co-presenting it making sure to convey the idea of my group effectively
to the audience.
 Ability to get on with all levels of people and possess strong relationship building skills.
 Built effective personal relationships and networks within the team, which contributed
towards achieving organizational and team successes.
 Able to continuously meet targets and surpass expectations.
 Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills.
 Knowledge of considering time constraints like safety, cost and environmental issues.
 Ability to evaluate and test theoretical designs.
 Able to develop, coordinate, delegate and plan work activities.
 Improving margins and maintaining a high quality service.
 Articulate and well presented.
 Having the necessary drive and enthusiasm required for a tough competitive industry.
 Quick learner, possess a broad range of experience, highly motivated, and have the ability
to work in structured and unstructured environments and Initiating career awareness and
self-monitoring on my overall progress.
The above details are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Given the opportunity, I will
discharge my services to the best of your satisfaction.
Communication
Dealing professionally with a wide
range of people including senior
management, senior engineers,
executives, etc.
Employed appropriate and often
innovative solutions to increase
communication while using time
efficiently to track progress and
meet goals.
Fluency in written and spoken
English.
Expertise
 Forward planning
 Inspection
 Quality Management
 Quality Control
 Quality Assurance
 Operational effectiveness
 Documentation
 Driving performance
 Implementing plans
 Proficient communicator
 Fault location
 Testing
 Customer Focus
Interest
Keeping up-to-date with the
technological developments in
quality control, management and
various other fields.
Reference Available on
Request
LEADERSHIP, PROBLEM SOLVING & RESPONSIBILITY
TEAM-WORK
ORGANIZING, PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
Loren Lange........................................................