MICHAEL CHAVEZ
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Cell: 423-***-****
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SUMMARY
Efficient QA Gage Control Specialist proficient in auditing
and monitoring quality requirements to meet company
quality assurance standards and customer specifications.
Inspector with an extensive background in various types of
dimensional and inspection methodologies and hand tools,
principles and testing instrumentation. Detailed oriented
Inspector with strong mathmatical, analytical and
communication skills. Seeks a role of increased authority in a
manufacturing setting.
HIGHLIGHTS
Strong mechanical aptitude
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SPC Infinity database knowledge
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TS16949 Quality audit management system
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knowledge
metrology lab testing and calibration
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Deep knowledge of gagetrak software and test
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methodologies as well as GD&T
Prior experience with Mapics and ordering lab
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equipment as needed
Zeiss Calypso CMM programming experience
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Quality Assurance
Streamlined QA process to increase efficiency and
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design new gage and fixtures as needed.
In charge of gage calibration of all departments
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and setup of equipment for new lines
Successfully trained new employees to use basic dimensional
inspection gages the proper way as well as the effects of
cleanliness,temperature, and cost of inspection gages.
Leadership
Served as quality gage control specialist and worked with
engineering and manufacturing for quality issues/QPR's for
counter measures as required by the customers.
EXPERIENCE
JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE
5932 Commerce Blvd.
Morristown TN, 37814
QA Gage Control Specialist
Analyzed and interpreted blueprints, data and manuals to
determine precise specifications. Inspected, tested and
measured materials, products and installations to spec.
Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product
defects. Measured power steering pumps and component
dimensions to ensure compliance with specifications.
Handled, measured and mixed chemicals following
prescribed methods and testing requirements. Assisted cross
functional team evaluations of production metrics and test
results. Weighed raw data,review parts history and organized
results prior to quality analysis. Conducted material
inspections of incoming supplier components. Analyzed
manufacturing data against functional design and expected
quality results. Documented, filed and maintained proper
inspection records and quality assurance documents .
Reviewed and purchased lab equipment as needed for
current and new production lines. Calibrated all in house
gages including calipers, micrometers, hardness testers,
tensile testers, Mahr roundness machines, CMM's, contour
machines, surface machines, torque wrenches, and all other
fixtures and gages in the plant. I have traveled to Japan,
Mexico, Canada, and the continental US to assist with new
lines coming to the US and assisted with quality issues
directly with customers such as GM, Toyota, Mazda, Chrysler,
Ford, and Nissan.
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Slover Mountain High School
Colton, CA
3.8 G.P.A.
Mechanical Engineering and Electronics coursework.