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Rashad Sesler

Rutland

Summary

Manufacturing Associate with expertise in managing production processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines and significantly improve productivity in previous roles. Possess specialized skills in quality control, machinery operation, and safety protocols.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Associate II

Moderna
Norwood
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Execute operational activities with strict adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Maintain training records and associated documentation.
  • Continuously working towards better 5S improvements in the manufacturing environment.
  • Skilled in computer systems and software programs (e.g., Excel, Word).
  • Strong technical and communication skills.
  • Continuously executing Moderna's values and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Trained professional on the Medical Emergency Response Team, and CPR and First Aid certified.
  • Maintained production facilities at high standard of cleanliness and organization to improve quality of products.
  • Train new employees on proper operation of machines used in the manufacturing process.

Senior Manufacturing Technician

Sanofi
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Knowledge of working with Merck Millipore, Mettler Toledo, and Cytiva.
  • Skilled in working with controlled temperature units, PLCs, and HMIs.
  • Trained in compliance with cleaning and sterilizing equipment via CIP, and SIP.
  • Trained in testing filter fit testing, and scale calibration.
  • Experienced in cleaning and sterilizing tools by running parts washer and autoclave machine.
  • Execute biomanufacturing tasks according to SOPs.
  • Knowledge of lab safety and sterilization processes.
  • Generate detailed records and documentation.
  • Experience with GMP regulations and working in a cleanroom environment.
  • Skilled in working with the DeltaV communications system.
  • Conducted regular quality inspections to ensure product specifications were met.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new manufacturing procedures.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of the facility, equipment, tools and personnel protective gear.

Maintenance Technician

Little Leaf Farms
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Perform mechanical skills, including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
  • Train and delegate jobs to the new hire maintenance technician.
  • Communicate with service representatives for specialized troubleshooting, while maintaining safety protocols.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.

Maintenance Technician

EASY-PAK
Leominster
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
  • Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs of production equipment, and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment during machine service.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions.

Maintenance Technician

F&M TOOLING
Leominster
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material hanging equipment in performing duties.
  • Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to the proper supervisor.
  • Comply with safety regulations, and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
  • Help other crew members complete a difficult and long repair project.

Maintenance Technician

UTZ QUALITY FOODS INC.
Fitchburg
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Maintenance on all machines and performing diagnostics.
  • Operating machinery.
  • Train new employees on machine safety and operation activities.
  • Meet production quotas by managing workload effectively.
  • Managing employees and collaborating with staff.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and systems to ensure proper functionality.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting electrical malfunctions.
  • Collaborated with team to develop maintenance schedules.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of maintenance tools and supplies.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
  • Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.

Electrician Assistant

Warren Wade Electric
Fitchburg
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Work jointly with the lead electrician in connecting power cables, and install ground leads to various equipment.
  • Utilize hand tools and special equipment to connect couplings, thread conduit ends, and secure conduit support brackets.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes and efficiency.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical systems including troubleshooting and repairing defective parts.

Education

Aviation Academy
01.2013

Skills

  • Encouraging leader
  • Collaborative
  • Effective communication
  • Initiative taking
  • Training and delegation
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Biomanufacturing processes
  • Quality control
  • Diligent
  • cGMP compliance
  • Clean room operation
  • Project planning

Certification

  • Trained in MERT (Medical emergency response team)
  • CPR and first aide

Timeline

Manufacturing Associate II

Moderna
01.2022 - 07.2025

Senior Manufacturing Technician

Sanofi
01.2020 - 01.2022

Maintenance Technician

Little Leaf Farms
01.2019 - 01.2020

Maintenance Technician

EASY-PAK
01.2017 - 01.2019

Maintenance Technician

F&M TOOLING
01.2017 - 01.2018

Maintenance Technician

UTZ QUALITY FOODS INC.
01.2013 - 01.2017

Electrician Assistant

Warren Wade Electric
01.2007 - 01.2012

Aviation Academy
Rashad Sesler