JOHNNY L. HARRISON
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OBJECTIVE A career where my 16 years of leadership, quality assurance and industrial
/ machine tool technology can exceed your expectations.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Degreed Master Machinist with over 16 years of exceptional technical and mechanical service
in the manufacturing industry. Deliver a cornerstone of know how in the areas of quality
assurance, staff leadership, reverse engineering, industrial and machine tool technology. Solid
performer who increases product quality and quantity while reducing the cost of business. At
ease in fast-paced, operations requiring strict attention to detail, organization and meticulous
follow-through. Extreme mechanical aptitude combined with fix-it-now solutions to complex
technical issues. Certifications: SAE AS 9100 Rev B Internal Auditor; MCOSMOS CMM and
Six Sigma Green Belt Training, Notary Public (1995), Producers Licenses (2004).
CORE COMPENTENCIES
High Performance Member Superior Troubleshooter Delivers on Demand
Extreme Mechanical Aptitude MCOSMOS CMM Certified Auditor
Critical and Linear Thinker Six Sigma Green Belt Training Quality Assurance
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2012 B.A. Degree, Business (Organizational Management) Claflin University, Orbg, SC
2006 SAE AS 9100 Rev B Internal Auditor, # 490****-*****, BSI Management Systems
2005 Certificate for MCOSMOS CMM Training, Mitutoyo Corporation, Hunterville, NC
1994 Associates Degree, Industrial Technology (Machine Tool Technology)
Orangeburg-Technical College, Orangeburg, SC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Husqvarna Outdoor Products, Orangeburg, SC 2004 2005 / 2008 - Present
Lawn & Garden facility that specializes in manufacturing riding lawn mowers.
Zero Turn Weld Supervisor: Trained and developed staff associates, monitored logistic
operations, met or exceeded personal and corporate objectives. Maintained communications
and developed rapport with the senior and mid-level managers; inventory control and staff
motivation strategies. Maintain daily Kronos, scheduled work rotations and ensured shift goals
were meet for up to 48 staff associates.
Quality Team Coordinator & CMM Programmer: CMM Programmer: analyzed quality
performance of manufactured parts; Performed 30-piece study evaluation for supervisors &
engineers.
Performance Benchmarks:
Conducted statistical analysis, assisted with the reverse engineering projects.
Audited a 10,000-part inventory, located defective merchandises and quarantine accordingly.
Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues on a daily basis.
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Still Walter Tool and Manufacturing Co., Orangeburg, SC 2005 2008
Aerospace & Nuclear facility that specializes in fulfilling Government Contracts.
Auditor/Quality Inspector Level II: Achieve quality assurance objectives ahead of schedule
for critical projects. Drove performance initiatives that met or exceeded 100% company
capability. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the approved suppliers list via
extensive telephonic and in-person contact. Maintain a database that consists of more than 150
suppliers. Routinely travel to regional suppliers for on-site audits to meet with quality assurance
managers and validate company s quality program based on the AS 9100 standards.
Corporate Audits/Inspections Performed: DuBose, National Energy Services, (NES),
Hialeah Metal Spinning, Certified Measurement Inc. (CMI), Palmetto Plating and Commercial
Heat Treat.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont d)
Performance Benchmarks:
Solution focused QA performance reduced rework cost by 35% during my tenure.
Audit and inspect more than 1,000 incoming and outgoing manufactured parts.
Performed five on-site audits resulting in over $50K in revenue for Still Walter.
Met AS9100, ISO 9001:2000 compliance for first articles/first piece inspections.
Federal Mogul Corporation, Summerton, SC 1994 2004
Automotive facility that specializes in manufacturing oil seal and gaskets.
Master Machinist: Used solid practical application of engineering, science, technology, raw
materials, and production processes, quality control, and costs, and maximized the effective
manufacture and distribution of goods. Studied sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and
engineering information and determined methods of operations needed to fabricate products,
determine product dimensions and tolerances. Trained up to 10 personnel in the Die Grinding
Department and mentored new employees. Delivered preventive maintenance protocols on
Grinding Department equipment. Worked with senior staff/lead operators and selected the
highest priority work orders and prioritized delivery based on corporate customer demands.
Areas of effectiveness: CNC set-up/program; design/fabrication of form tools; die assembly/
repair; chrome plating; heat treat metals such as: A2, D2, 4140, M2, 10V and various types of
stainless steel.
Performance Benchmarks:
1997 - Federal Mogul s Men of Steel Hat most improved machinist.
Wrote shorthand programs on Okuma Lathes Using the Interactive Graphic Function, (IGF).
Created over 10 custom tool products via design modification or re-engineering solutions.
Key player in the preventive maintenance of up to four grinding machines.
Troubleshot/repair compound and progressive dies by using corrective techniques.
Team Rep. for die grinding department and conveyed processes issues to management.