Quality Control Manager

Christopher M. Lee

** ****** ***** *******, ** 27591

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Phone: 252-***-****

Alt: Cellular 252-***-****

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CAREER SUMMARY:

Joined the US Navy to be a Steelworker in the Seabees.

Attended Northampton Community College for Metals Joining and Materials Testing.

Learned all Welding processes, NDT and Destructive Methods, Quality Control and Metallurgy.

GMAW refurbishing Locomotives.

Trained to and became a Mold Setter for rubber injection presses.

GTAW Aluminum, Brass, Copper and Tool steel, fabricated using measuring tools, sheet metal machinery, CNC, milling machines. Quality Control Inspection.

Trained as a Quality Control Technician and Supervisor in the Bridge Fabrication Industry. Trained and received AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential along with MT, PT and UT Level II Certifications.

Worked in other fields of Welding and NDT Testing.

Quality Assurance Manager in Structural Building Fabrication.

Trained and Received Certifications in CompTIA A+ and Network +.

Became an Engineering Technician in Metals for the NCDOT where NACE Level I Inspector Certification was achieved.

Laterally moved to the Bridge Inspections Unit where I received FHWA Bridge Inspector Certification.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

North Carolina Department of Transportation Raleigh, NC

Engineering Technician

July 2010 to August 2016

Performed routine (2 year) bridge inspections of steel and concrete superstructures to assure integrity and Public Safety.

Documentation and dimensional inspection of good/fair/poor conditions present on Bridge decks, structures and substructures in accordance with Federal requirements using the Wigins Program.

Duties include performing shop inspection in a Quality Assurance role verifying the company Quality Control is following the certified quality program for fabricating and coating steel bridges and assemblies. Most company certifications are to American Institute of Steel Construction and the Sophisticated Paint Endorsement or the QP3 program for coatings; Coatings inspection including wet mils, dry mils, blast cleanliness, profile and environmental conditions verification in shop and in the field; Visual weld inspection in the shop and in the field; Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant weld testing in the shop and steel bridge rehabs by contractors and our bridge maintenance; Radiographic Film interpretation for steel bridge girder weld splicing; perform galvanizing and metallizing inspection and testing in shop and field; perform High Strength Bolt sampling, testing and Certification verification; perform paint sampling; perform Material Test Report Verification of chemical compositions and Destructive Testing requirements; maintain job files for each project by reviewing MTR's, NDT reports, shop drawings and Quality Control documents to assure they are in accordance with QC Procedures; perform Welding Procedure, Procedure Qualification. Welder Qualification review in accordance with the American Welding Society code; very familiar with NCDOT Standards and Specifications; very familiar with several ASTM Standards. Received NACE Level I Coatings Inspector Certification. I recently left this position as an agreement due to NCDOT implementing the RTR program (Reduction through Reorganization.) NCDOT was trying to cut costs and if employees did not take the RTR, there was a chance of positions being RIF (Reduction in Force.)

Ceco Building Systems Rocky Mount, NC

Quality Assurance Manager

May 2006 to June 2009

Fabrication of Pre-engineered Buildings. Manage and train one technician to achieve NDT level II in Ultrasonic, Magnetic particle Testing, Certified Welding Inspector. Tasks include dimensional inspections of holes and assemblies; Weld Testing using UT, MT, PT; Visual Weld Inspection using flashlight and gages in accordance with AWS D1.1-06; Coatings inspection using visual and digital magnetic gages; Sheet metal parts inspection to assure they meet tolerances using Micrometers, Dial Calipers, Protractors; WPS, WPQR, Welder Performance Qualification Testing and recording; Material Test Report chemical analysis and Mechanical Testing review; Calibration logging of all inspection and testing equipment in accordance with AISC; Annual AISC audit. The plant operations moved to Mexico in 2009. Returned to school where I obtained a CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification.

Carolina Steel Corporation Nashville, NC

Quality Control Supervisor

September 2005 to May 2006

Supervise one NDT Technician. Maintain AISC calibrations and certifications. Calibrate Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic Testing, Posi-Tect paint gauges, tape measures and squares. Verify and distribute Material Test Reports to customers. Qualify Welders and Welding Procedures in accordance with AWS D1.5-02. Qualify welders and welding operators. Perform visual weld inspection. Perform dimensional inspections. Magnetic Particle Test fillet welds, Ultrasonically Test CJP welds with Shearwave. Test plates for laminations and correct plate thickness using Ultrasonic Longitudinal wave. Study and interpret various standards such as ASTM, AWS, SSPC, AISC, AASHTO and use various state specifications as per project. Act as a liaison to state inspectors. Perform DFT inspections of coatings. Interpret radiographic film per AWS D1.5-05. Understanding blueprints used in fabrication and erection. Experienced three AISC audits. I left this position to pursue an advancement opportunity as a manager at Ceco Building Systems.

Mactec Engineering Raleigh, NC

Engineering Technician

May 2004 to September 2005

Structural steel inspection in accordance with AWS D1.1. Sheet Steel decking inspection in accordance with AWS D1.3. Welder qualifications per D1.1 and D1.3 WPS writing and qualification per D1.1 and D1.3. Video borescope recording of high purity pipe fusion welds. Visual Inspection of high purity pipe fusion welds and fit up in accordance with ASME B31.3. Understanding structural architecture, erection and shop blueprints. Understanding high purity piping installations blueprints. Ultrasonic testing of CJP moment connections. Magnetic Particle testing of fillet welds. Liquid Dye Penetrant testing of fillet welds. I left this position to reduce my travel and be at home as there was an addition to the family at that time.

EDUCATION:

Northampton Community College

Bethlehem, PA

None/9 credits remaining Metals Joining and Materials Testing

1996

All welding processes and NDT courses completed. Destructive material testing courses completed. Electives complete with the exception of Circuits Analysis. Courses remaining are Quality Control, GMAW and GTAW on pipe.

1990 Pleasant Valley High School Brodheadsville, PA

Diploma

Studied all courses with no particular emphasis.

SKILLS:

Welding and cutting. Metal forming. CNC programming using G-code. Knowledge of AISC requirements for Major Steel Bridge Fabrication. Blueprint reading.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Welding Inspector Certification through the American Welding Society. FHWA Bridge Inspector, Level II in Magnetic Particle, Liquid dye Penetrant, Ultrasonic weld Testing. Virginia Department of Transportation Ultrasonic Testing Certification also accepted by Maryland DOT (Expired). NACE Level 1 Coatings Inspector. Certified A+ and Network + technician through CompTIA.

AWARDS:

Award of appreciation from the US Army Corps of Engineers for hurricane relief efforts

(Hurricane Frances and those that followed in Florida 2004)

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

1991-1999 U.S. Navy Reserve Steelworker

Welding and brazing, erection of pre-engineered buildings, installation of steel reinforcement. Sheet metal shearing and forming.

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