Dedicated Quality Control Inspector and Technician with a strong focus on quality management systems. Experience in developing procedures, training teams, and conducting audits. Aiming to leverage expertise to enhance product reliability and compliance.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IPM Supervisor
Yoder Brothers
Oversaw daily operations of assigned employees, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
Trained and mentored team members.
Responsible for scheduling daily activities to coordinate with other department schedules.
Responsible for employee evaluations. Also responsible for handling any necessary disciplinary actions.
Quality Technician
Small Tube Products/Wieland
02.2019 - Current
Conducted quality inspections on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures to enhance product reliability.
Trained new employees on quality assurance processes, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Conduct root cause analysis for recurring defects, enabling targeted corrective actions that reduce future occurrences.
Maintain quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant ASTM standards and customer spec. requirements.
Record and organize test data for report generation and analysis.
Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards and customer spec. requirements.
Utilize measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers for precise data collection during inspections.
Responsible for maintaining and updating SOPs, Quality Plans and POPs.
Perform First Article Inspections and create the required documentation for PPAPs. Prepare Flow Charts, Control Plans and PSWs while working with the customer to supply what they need.
Responsible for responding to regulatory compliance requests from customers and providing up-to-date documentation.
Assist customers with quality issues in the absence of the Quality Manager.
Contribute to ISO certification renewals by preparing required documentation and participating in annual and periodic audits for both ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
Prepare CPKs as needed.
Perform investigations into internal rejects utilizing the 5 Whys.
Participate in customer performed audits of the Quality Management system including follow up and implementation of any necessary corrective actions.
Member of the safety committee.
Assist in performing Gage R&R
Manage calibration schedules for all measurement
equipment.
Quality Control Inspector
Small Tube Products/Wieland
02.2008 - Current
Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
Performed visual inspections and destructive tests where appropriate.
Completed precise measurements using special tools.
Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Developed and implemented inspection procedures to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Trained new inspectors on quality control processes, techniques, and equipment usage.
Played an integral role in achieving company-wide safety goals by diligently enforcing proper handling practices during all stages of the inspection process.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to ensure company compliance.
Identified and addressed non-conformities in products to uphold quality standards and maintain customer satisfaction.
Updated quality control records and reports.
Examined products for imperfections and defects.
Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets and in the STP system.
Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
Member of the safety committee.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg High School
Williamsburg, PA
No Degree - Business
Edison Community College
Fort Myers, FL
Skills
Quality management systems
Testing procedures
Quality metrics
Dimensional inspections
Calibration procedures
Customer satisfaction
Preventive actions
First-article inspection
Internal audits
Destructive testing
Testing protocols
External audits
Specifications
ISO standards
Lean manufacturing
Certification
Lean Practitioner Certification
Internal Auditor Course
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course
Front Line Leadership Training through Edison Community College