Katherine Haines
About Katherine Haines
Katherine Haines is an Electronics Production Operator at Ultra Electronics in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with over seven years of experience in her current role. She has a strong background in electronics, having held various positions in quality assurance, assembly, and technician roles across multiple companies since the 1980s.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Katherine Haines has been employed as an Electronics Production Operator at Ultra Electronics since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the production processes in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Her duties include performing in-process and end-of-line inspections on electronic system product lines, utilizing engineering drawings and inspection plans to ensure quality standards are met.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Ultra Electronics, Katherine Haines worked in various roles within the electronics industry. She served as an Electronics Technician at Weatherford from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, she was an Electronics Technician and Assembly Operative at Allen-Vanguard from 2007 to 2012. Her career began at Xerox, where she worked as a Rework Operator from 1986 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Haines completed her education at Royal Forest of Dean Grammar School, where she studied from 1978 to 1985. She possesses expertise in practical soldering techniques for both surface mount and through-hole technology. Additionally, she develops in-house training packages, including ESD awareness and PCB handling, based on IPC A 620 standards.
Certifications and Training
Katherine Haines is certified as an IPC-A-610 Trainer, allowing her to successfully certify staff in Acceptability Standards for Electronic Assemblies. Her extensive knowledge of IPC standards enables her to demonstrate excellent PCB defect recognition skills, contributing to quality assurance in electronic assembly processes.