Quality Assurance Technician

Edward O. Drake Jr.

315-***-**** ******.*****.**@*****.***

** ***** **. *** * Utica, NY 13501

Quality Assurance Professional with CNC and CMM/Metrology expertise

Holder of two Associates Degrees and a pending Bachelors Degree with a

fresh perspective. Trained, knowledgeable and certified in many facets of

manufacturing.

Detail oriented, with an emphasis on precision, accuracy and quality.

Able to mediate and/or resolve conflicting dimensional interpretations.

An easily trained 'people person' with an aptitude for precision, problem

solving and continual improvement of skills and processes.

Skill Set and Competencies

Precision Measurements/Calibration/Metrological

Physical/Dimensional, Mechanical, Electronics . GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

First Article Inspections . Optical Comparators . Electronic Test

Indicators

Blueprint/schematic reading . Simple hand tools . Sophisticated

Instrument Systems

Programming/Operating Skills

CMM: Touch Probe and Vision Systems . CNC: ISO G&M Code

Process Validation/Development

Destructive testing, Non-destructive/non-contact . Fixture development

Datasheet development . Experiment Oversight

Computer/Office Skills

Excel . Word . PowerPoint . AutoCAD . Database Maintenance

Record Keeping . Datasheet/Macro/Form Development . Training Others

Excellent Communication Skills

Professional . Technical . Internal and External Customers .

Interdepartmental

Consult/Convey Dimensional Interpretations . Personal

Mechanically and Mathematically Inclined

Education and Certifications

AOS - Manufacturing Technology - Mohawk Valley Community College - Dec 1997

AOS - Welding Technology - Mohawk Valley Community College - Dec 1996

BS - Information Technology - University of Phoenix - (Half of Credits

Completed)

Advanced PC DMIS Certification - Browne and Sharp Precision Center,

Charlotte, NC

ISO G&M Code Programming Certification - Osgood Machinery, Syracuse, NY

- Certifications Continued -

Certified Quality Process Analyst - American Society for Quality, Cert No.

348

Certified Quality Technician - American Society for Quality, Cert No. 20112

Experience

Quality Assurance Technician

ConMed, Utica, NY - April 2005 to August 2009

First Article Inspections of geometrically complex parts, providing

detailed explanations of results culled from different measurement methods

or dimensional interpretations (especially important with newly acquired

product lines whose drawing convention differed from our standard).

Selected and sourced lab equipment for purchase - Trained others in proper

use of said equipment.

Provided informal training/consultation for proper usage of instrumentation

and GD&T, application troubleshooting, and procedural issues.

Develop part programs, procedures and fixtures for use on Vision Based

measuring system.

Performed process validation for the manufacture of medical devices under

FDA guidelines.

Customer Complaint sample receipt and investigating - also maintenance of

CCR database.

Receiving, decontaminating and processing surgical complaint samples for

investigation.

Calibration Technician/Shipping Manager

General Electric, Rome, NY - October 2000 to September 2004

Perform calibration procedures for mechanical, dimensional and electro-

mechanical test equipment either in lab or onsite for a variety of

facilities in support of electronic and physical-dimensional test

instruments and process control instrumentation.

Routinely train to customer specific procedures and cGMP

Work closely with customer QA representative to ensure satisfaction and

accuracy of records.

Arrange for secure shipment world wide and/or delicate personal delivery

state-wide of sensitive, calibrated test equipment.

Lead Compressor Technician

Mobile Climate Control, Utica, NY - April 1998 to November 2000

Develop and troubleshoot programs and procedures for CNC machine tools (ISO

G&M code/Okuma) and for part inspection on a CMM (PC DMIS).

Inspect compressor parts to close tolerances using a CMM as well as

micrometers, bore gauges, surface plate/indicator and the like.

Communicate with Canadian engineering team to help address and support

manufacturing and quality assurance concerns for the Utica, NY plant.

Develop and troubleshoot compressor assembly procedures and design

problems.

Develop fixtures for various machines and processes.

References available on request!

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