Six Sigma Quality
Resume:
TERRY J. SCHMIDT
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Quality Inspector
John Deere All-Makes (Aventure), Rock Valley IA
Jan 2013 to Present
Inspect incoming material and returned items, verifying dimensional
accuracy, fit, and functional operation.
. Document Quality Policies and Work Instructions to obtain ISO 9001
certification in 5 facilities within 4 months.
. Coordinate calibration of gauging and measurement equipment within the
facility, preforming calibrations and coordinating external
calibrations.
. Perform mechanical, physical and visual inspections on incoming parts
to ensure they are built correctly and free from nonconforming
materials.
. Spearheaded asbestos and lead conformance program.
Gage Room Supervisor
John Deere Engine Works (VIVA USA INC), Waterloo IA
Jan 2011 to Jan 2013
Manage the day-to-day activities of the Tool Layout Inspectors during three
shifts of operation at the Engine Works facility. Assure that all gages
and torque tools in the facility are properly calibrated and maintained.
Manage the gage and torque tool reports and metrics for the factory.
. Schedule the gage room work force, evaluate and determine necessary
overtime based on work demand/vacation schedules.
. Generate gage and torque calibration work schedules using the SAP
database.
. Prioritize the calibration schedule with Department Supervisors,
trades groups, engineers, and production personnel to ensure all
calibrations are completed in a timely fashion.
. Investigate external contractors to ensure they are ISO compliant.
. Responsible for creating Quality-Note documentation for all out of
tolerance gages or torque tools and assigning non-conforming
corrective action requests to the operations teams.
. Coordinate gage repair and the purchase of new gages.
. Manage improvement projects resulting in cost reduction and system
improvements.
. Created a Gage and Torque Calibration SharePoint site for increased
communication and information sharing within in the team.
. Successfully passed ISO audits with no findings and one observation.
Production Test Technician
Rockwell Automation, Sumner IA
1996 to 2010
Responsible for performing tests on variable frequency drives and relays,
maintained test equipment and performed component level analysis of failed
units.
. Conducted component level analysis of variable frequency drives.
. Tracked and documented product quality issues using SAP database.
. Created and performed Preventative Maintenance on test equipment and
provided documentation that ensured a continuous and cost effective
operation.
. Participated on Six Sigma teams and Lean projects to reduce test time on
production lines, collaborating with engineers to increase productivity
and enhance revenue.
. Created work instructions and procedures for test equipment, conducted
staff training that resulted in efficiencies of reduced costs and minimal
failures.
. Coordinated annual calibration for all test equipment, including
removing/reinstalling gages, meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and
hi-pot equipment.
. Participated in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis on assembly lines,
providing documentation needed to ensure compliance with ISO
requirements.
. Team lead for transfer of product to new facility; effectively cross-
training technicians on product and test equipment, line set-up, and
failed drive issue resolution to ensure a smooth and cost effective
transition.
EDUCATION
. Rockwell Automation Production Technician Program, Hawkeye Community
College.
. Microprocessors
o Digital Circuits & Systems
o Electronic Devices
o Electricity
o Electronics Math
o Motor Controls
. Currently attending Hawkeye Community College to finish an Associates
of Liberal Arts with plans to transfer to Mount Mercy to acquire a BA
in Applied Management.
. Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. SAP, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, AS400, and Outlook.
. Test and Measurement Equipment: Oscilloscopes, Multi-meters, Hi-pots,
manual and automated test systems, and XRF lead scanner.
. Gaging instruments: Micrometers, Calipers, Optical Comparators, and
Surface Finish testers.
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