Operator Quality Assurance
Resume:
Thomas T. Gibson (***) *** - ****
Gray Court, SC 29645
********@*****.***
Experience
Injection Mold Operator
Currently
SC Plastics through Hire Dynamics, Fountain Inn, SC
Operate an array of plastic injection mold machines which produce automotive
parts. Attach additional components as required and trim excess flash prior to
packaging for shipment to the customer.
QC Dock Inspector
June – Sept.
Bosch – Rexroth through HTI, Fountain Inn, SC
2014
Inspected a wide variety of hydraulic pumps for quality per visualizations,
BOM, schematics and checklists to ensure product was customer ready.
Utilized SAP system for information and tracking. Interacted with logistics,
production and engineering to share relevant information, both verbally and
through email. Assisted in developing and implementing a process flow for
quality dock area, also in creating a possible team focus.
CNC Machine Operator
Feb. to April Greenfield Industries through Phillips Staffing, Seneca, SC
2014
Operated 8 to 10 machines which grind points onto various sized drill bits.
Responsible for loading, unloading, inspecting, counting, and packing pointed
drill bits either to be shipped to customers or for split pointing. Maintained
machine operation and notified setter of mechanical problems. Filled out
appropriate documentation and entered required data into computerized
tracking/inventory system.
2010– 2012 Curve Review/Lot Release
Robert Bosch LLC through HTI, Anderson, SC
Review graphical curve data related to a specific process in the manufacturing
of automotive transmission parts and flag parts as “suspect” that produce
abnormal curves. Release quantities/lots of reviewed parts, via computer
utilizing the logistical component of a SAP application, to be shipped to
customers.
Expanded Duties as of June 2011 – Support manufacturing engineers in the
testing/analyzing of various part failures using flow benches, in-process multi-
testers, and computer applications to determine possible causes leading to
corrective actions.
2007 – 2009 Tester/Material Handler
DISH Network (EchoStar), Spartanburg, SC
Conducted Final Test procedures on various TV satellite receivers to insure
compliance and operability prior to direct shipment to customers or installation
by technicians in customer homes. Operated a computerized work bench to
analyze each receiver for function then routed it to the appropriate area.
2006 – 2007 Assembly Associate Temp.
BMW Manufacturing, Inc. through MAU, Inc., Greer, SC.
Completed/passed rigorous and thorough pre-employment screening. Utilized
various electrical, battery and air powered hand tools to assemble specific
components onto the Z4 and X7 BMW automobile. Learned several different
job processes and successfully completed them with minimal mistakes and/or
defects.
1994 - 2006 Water Treatment Operator/Lab Technician
SJWD (Startex Jackson Wellford Duncan) Water District, Lyman, SC.
Act as Operator-in-Charge of shift in absence of WTP Manager. Operate the
12.5MGD (max. capacity) surface water treatment plant in accordance with the
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), SC-DHEC and US-EPA requirements and
regulations. Regulate treatment processes, calculate chemical feed rates and
adjust pumps to maintain desired water quality. Inspect and maintain plant
equipment for proper operation. Monitor and analyze samples for pH, TSS,
chlorine residual, alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, and bacteria from treatment
process and raw waters. Prepare weekly and monthly operational reports for
SDWA and SC-DHEC purposes. Monitor and control SCADA based plant and
distribution computer system.
2002 WEASC Blue Ridge Operator of the Year Award
2003 WEASC Operator of Year for South Carolina Award
1993 Environmental Auditor/Quality Assurance
Flagstar Corporation, Spartanburg, SC.
Regulated environmental activities of corporation's restaurant facilities -
nationally, as related to solid waste, wastewater and air quality issues. Insured
compliance of corporation with local, state and federal environmental
regulations nationally. Proposed/conducted studies in solid waste/wastewater
control and reduction. Researched and wrote technical reports on variety
environmental issues. Advised corporate environmental attorney and director
of Q. A. on technical aspects of environmental issues impacting the restaurant
facilities and the corporation. Aided in budget preparation for area of
responsibility.
1990 - 1992 Environmental/Safety Coordinator
Lobeco Products, Inc., Lobeco, SC.
Coordinated all environmental/regulatory permitting and reporting in areas of
solid waste, wastewater and air quality to SC-DHEC, OSHA, EPA and the SC
Dept. of Labor. Prepared and remained within budget for area of responsibility.
Knowledgeable in the areas of process hazard analysis, process safety
management, standard CFR's and ISO 9000. Investigated Workman's
Compensation cases for the company. Organized and supervised the
company wide safety/training program.
Reduced the number of loss-time accidents by 25 percent.
Maintained all environmental permits in good standing.
1989 - 1990 Wastewater Treatment Operator/Lab Technician
Lobeco Products, Inc., Lobeco, SC.
Monitored total operation of wastewater treatment facility to insure proper
function. Completed and interpreted lab analyses; such as TSS, MLVS, BOD,
COD, TKN, Chlorine residuals and toxicity studies. Conducted bench scale
studies on various initial chemical products and their potential waste streams
to evaluate treatment system compatibility.
Skills GOLD Work Keys Certification.
State of South Carolina Environmental Licenses:
• “A” Level - Water Treatment
• “B” Level - Water Distribution
• “B” Level – Waste Water Treatment
• “C” Level – Physical/Chemical Waste Water Treatment
Note: In process of renewing all environmental licenses with the SC LLR
MS Office, OPS32 and Wonderware.
Operation of various laboratory equipment.
Education
1987 B.S. Biology/Pre-Med. - Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
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