MICHAEL CHAVEZ

*** ******** ***. **********, ** *7813

Cell: 423-***-****

acaq68@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Efficient QA Gage Control Specialist proficient in auditing

and monitoring quality requirements to meet company

quality assurance standards and customer specifications.

Inspector with an extensive background in various types of

dimensional and inspection methodologies and hand tools,

principles and testing instrumentation. Detailed oriented

Inspector with strong mathmatical, analytical and

communication skills. Seeks a role of increased authority in a

manufacturing setting.

HIGHLIGHTS

Strong mechanical aptitude

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SPC Infinity database knowledge

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TS16949 Quality audit management system

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knowledge

metrology lab testing and calibration

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Deep knowledge of gagetrak software and test

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methodologies as well as GD&T

Prior experience with Mapics and ordering lab

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equipment as needed

Zeiss Calypso CMM programming experience

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Quality Assurance

Streamlined QA process to increase efficiency and

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design new gage and fixtures as needed.

In charge of gage calibration of all departments

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and setup of equipment for new lines

Successfully trained new employees to use basic dimensional

inspection gages the proper way as well as the effects of

cleanliness,temperature, and cost of inspection gages.

Leadership

Served as quality gage control specialist and worked with

engineering and manufacturing for quality issues/QPR's for

counter measures as required by the customers.

EXPERIENCE

JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE

5932 Commerce Blvd.

Morristown TN, 37814

QA Gage Control Specialist

Analyzed and interpreted blueprints, data and manuals to

determine precise specifications. Inspected, tested and

measured materials, products and installations to spec.

Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product

defects. Measured power steering pumps and component

dimensions to ensure compliance with specifications.

Handled, measured and mixed chemicals following

prescribed methods and testing requirements. Assisted cross

functional team evaluations of production metrics and test

results. Weighed raw data,review parts history and organized

results prior to quality analysis. Conducted material

inspections of incoming supplier components. Analyzed

manufacturing data against functional design and expected

quality results. Documented, filed and maintained proper

inspection records and quality assurance documents .

Reviewed and purchased lab equipment as needed for

current and new production lines. Calibrated all in house

gages including calipers, micrometers, hardness testers,

tensile testers, Mahr roundness machines, CMM's, contour

machines, surface machines, torque wrenches, and all other

fixtures and gages in the plant. I have traveled to Japan,

Mexico, Canada, and the continental US to assist with new

lines coming to the US and assisted with quality issues

directly with customers such as GM, Toyota, Mazda, Chrysler,

Ford, and Nissan.

EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Slover Mountain High School

Colton, CA

3.8 G.P.A.

Mechanical Engineering and Electronics coursework.

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