Quality Control Assurance
Resume:
BRENTON JACK BRODEUR ** Hinsdale Avenue ( Winsted, CT
06098
****.*******@*****.***
Detail-Oriented Professional offering experience in Metrology and Quality
Control
Areas of Expertise
-Building Calibration -Gaging/Measurement- -Supplier Interface-
Systems-
-Product Inspection- -Quality Auditing-
Summary
Expertise in systems (ISO 9001, 10012), (ANSI-Z-540), (MRB) and (ANSI-
Y14.5). Experience in gages, gage design, measurement in millionths and
calibration systems. Comprehensive knowledge of national gage standards.
Able to read and work from blueprints and working drawings. Track record
for solving complex problems and leading and training others in a lean
environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability
to easily establish rapport. Resourceful troubleshooter adept at
identifying problems and implementing solutions. Proficient in fast-paced
environments under tight deadlines. Focused on achieving tasks to highest
standards. Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations. Safe work
record.
Test Equipment Expertise - Micrometers, Mechanical Gages, Calipers,
Balance Gages, Attribute Gages, Tensile, Thread Gages, Bar or Swing
Gages, P&W Supermics, ULMs, SIP ULM, and Industrial X-ray.
> Computer Software Skills - Engage!, GAGEpack, GAGEtrack, GageMaster,
Word, Excel and Internet savvy.
Employment History
Gage Technician ALPHA Q,
Colchester, CT
3/07 to 9/08
o Maintained the flow of individual gages and kits of set-up gages to
production.
o Collected actual measurement data for individual gages.
o Entered more than 5 months of records to Q&A database.
Calibration Technician PURDY
CORPORATION, Manchester, CT 9/04 to 1/07
o Rebuilt more than 3000 gage calibration records after new GAGEpack
software was installed.
o Changed the individual records to accept data.
o Entered more than 5 months of accumulated records.
o Maintained the flow of individual gages and kits of set-up gages to
production.
Metrology Supervisor FENN MANUFACTURING, Newington, CT
7/02 to 11/03
o Supported inspection efforts for flight safety critical major rotating
helicopter components in lean environment.
o Supervised and trained 3 metrology technicians.
o Documented calibration system and wrote calibration procedures. Wrote
calibration supplier quality requirement procedure.
o Oversaw in-house calibration program.
o Developed metrology quality control policies, standards and
procedures.
o Trained and monitored performance and accuracy of metrology staff.
Quality Technician BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, Springfield, MA
12/01 to 6/02
o Reviewed and verified surgical implants along with accompanying
surgical tools to their requirements.
o Administered supplier surveillance functions.
o Conducted online inspections, grading, troubleshooting, and final
product inspections.
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Gage Technician/Calibration Specialist MICROBEST, Waterbury, CT
1/01 to 9/01
o Recruited as key player to implement changes in calibration system.
o Maintained calibration system.
o Participated in developing program for automated vision inspection
system.
Metrology Team Leader TORRINGTON COMPANY, Torrington, CT
7/95 to 12/98
o Recruited to solve calibration system problem.
o Brought calibration system into compliance with ISO 10012-1 in
preparation for ISO 9002.
o Interfaced with Defense Contracts Management Command (DCMAO).
o Trained and supervised 6 unionized calibration technicians. Wrote and
delivered performance evaluations.
o Revised procedures to conform to ANSI-B.89 series.
o Purchased upgraded white room machines and floor calibration equipment
for direct data input.
o Implemented ENGAGE! software system and trained users.
o Assisted in designing supplier calibration quality procedure.
o Designed, developed, implemented and administered in-house calibration
program.
o Developed and implemented quality control policies, standards and
procedures.
o Trained and monitored performance and accuracy of quality control
staff.
Senior Metrologist PHILIPS TECHNOLOGIES, Cheshire, CT
12/92 to 7/95
o Maintained and improved computerized GAGEpack calibration system.
o Supervised 2 calibration technicians. Handled human resource functions
including hiring and performance reviews.
o Reviewed complex blueprints for gage applications.
o Designed and purchased all mechanical gages for new products under
development.
o Wrote procedures for lost gages, computer backup, and stub acme thread
gage acceptance.
o Performed initial sample inspections at Midwest supplier location.
o Assisted in designing supplier quality procedure.
o Conducted online inspections, grading, troubleshooting and final
product inspections.
o Designed, developed, implemented and oversaw in-house calibration
program.
o Developed and implemented quality control policies, standards and
procedures.
o Maintained records on damaged goods and returns.
o Trained and monitored performance and accuracy of quality control
staff.
o Achieved significant improvement in product quality and reduced cycle
time.
Quality Specialist KAMATICS/KAMAN CORPORATION,
Bloomfield, CT 8/78 to 12/92
o Inspected products at layout, first piece, in process and final
inspection.
o Wrote manual CMM inspection programs.
o Served as quality department expert for ANSI-Y14.5 questions.
o Presented products to customer source inspectors.
o Dispositioned products from customer returns, MRB and internal
rework..
o Wrote customer deviation request reports.
o Wrote trend analysis program for internal and external failures.
o Instituted scrap/rework coding for computerized data collection.
o Created quality review and corrective action forms.
o Analyzed failed components to determine reasons for imperfections and
recorded results for review by QA manager.
o Conducted online inspections, grading, troubleshooting, and final
product inspections.
o Maintained records on damaged goods and returns.
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Education
Associates Degree - Quality Assurance Manchester Community College,
Manchester, CT
Certifications
. Chandler Evans Experimental Machinist
Apprenticeship (6,000 hrs)
. ASQ Certified Quality Technician
. ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
Professional Memberships
Hartford Section of American Society for Quality (ASQ)
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