Michael A
Gursky
**** ******** **., **********, ** 28092 (H) 704-***-**** (C) 828-***-**** ******@*********.***
Professional summary
Meticulous Quality Assurance Inspector who successfully applies vast knowledge of diagrams,
blueprints, quality control practices, layout and assembly procedures, and mechanical aptitude.
Motivated Team Leader skilled at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Creative
Fabricator and Certified MIG welder with extensive project experience from concept to development.
Company oriented Department Supervisor focused on increasing production and quality, minimizing
equipment downtime costs and maximizing overall department efficiency.
Skills
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Detailed oriented Strong leadership
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Deadline driven Strong initiative
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Work flow planning Sound judgment
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Efficiency minded Adaptive personality
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Professional appearance 5s
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Kaizen member Lean manufacturing
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Cause and effect analysis Root cause analysis
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Microsoft applications ISO 9001
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Production line supervision Time Studies
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Process improvements Cross training familiarity
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Motivated self starter Works independently
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Inventory control practices Good Communication
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Welding schematics Wiring schematics
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Competency in measuring Shop practices
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Quality sampling Production procedures
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Calibrating equipment Torque values
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Hand tool efficient Power tool efficient
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Keyboarding (35wpm) Blueprint reading
Certifications
• National Career Readiness Certificate ID# 681D13RBT3MV
• Leadership For Lead Employees Certificate
• Basic AX Robotic Programming
• Certified MIG (.25 stainless; .375 carbon)
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector June 1994 – Current
Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner) Mt. Holly, NC
• Perform inspections of commercial vehicles (class 6&7)
• Serve as liaison between engineering and manufacturing assuring correct assembly of product
• Process improvements and updates of work documents for ISO 9001
• Lean process implementation
• Review Dealer Product Reports and advise production of corrective actions required
• Serve as a team resource for product knowledge
• Responsible for corporate audits and preparing presentations
• Consistently maintain high QA score
• Several suggestions implemented to improve effectiveness and quality of work
Certified MIG welder/Fabricator/Team Lead January 2008 – May 2011
Dellinger Enterprises, LLC (During lay-off) Belmont, NC
• Perform prototype development
• Fabrication of customer products from Solid Works
• Lead/assist welding department operations
• Maintain necessary levels of communication
• Oversee production process and manage build schedule
• Set up/assist the functionality of safety equipment
• Inspect and verify measurements on daily builds
• Responsible for achieving production requirements
• Packaging, Shipping & Receiving of produced products
• Responsible for opening and closing of business (building security code clearance)
Contracted Maintenance Foreman/Control Panel Tech November 2001 – February 2004
Southern Electric Service Company (TeamSesco) (Layoff) Charlotte, NC
• Crew leader on jobsite installs and removals of
chiller units, pumps, electric motors, gearboxes,
machine assembly and control panels
• Perform in house repairs on listed units
• Responsible for corporate intake logs of daily
customer repair orders
• Perform laser alignment of motors, gearboxes and pumps
• Fabrication of a/c & d/c control panels
• Continuity testing of panels for correct wiring/functionality
Welding Department Supervisor September 1990 – June 1994
Wireway/Husky Systems Inc. Denver, NC
• Supervise eight to ten department employees
• Plan build schedule, develop future order templates
• Increase department production flow
• Manage documentation of training on production procedures, work
instructions, safety topics and hourly production quotas
• Effectively communicate daily production agendas
• Championed quality initiatives
• Determined suitable crew requirements to maximize department
• Recommended and executed production improvements
• Shipping and Receiving supervisor fill in
• Operate/Lead crew of electrostatic paint line
• Operate cold roll forming machines
Accomplishments
• Initiate development of an online company modules (part #) service that allows
all personnel to access proper installation blueprints more efficiently
• Develop spreadsheets with different work area item numbers
for QA Inspectors to use as a “quick reference” guide
• Initiate several cost saving, product quality needs
• Develop inventory control measures that free space and flow product more effectively
• Develop better department production plans that produce more product
• Team Leader by the age of 19
• Department Supervisor by the age of 20
Education
• Industrial Maintenance Gaston College, Dallas, NC