Quality Assurance Control

Objective

To obtain a position within a company relating to production, manufacturing and/or quality assurance that will enable me to utilize my training and experience and provide the opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

Experience

Virginia Metal Fabrication, 137 Founders Lane, Appomattox, Virginia. 24522

Quality Control Inspector- April 2023 to present

Inspect machine fabricated assembled parts and products for defects and deviations from customer drawings and blueprints. Use precision measuring instruments and complex inspection equipment to verify tolerance on customer specifications. Assure job is being completed in a timely manner to keep production on schedule. Work closely with quality manager to identify any inconsistencies or issues within the quality assurance program.

Virginia Eagle, 100 Litchford Lane, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502

Merchandiser- February 2017 to present

Ensure all VEB products are stocked and placed to standard. Execute rotation policy for all accounts. Inform sales rep of products out of stock. Execute all account work orders. Assist route delivery team. Establish and maintain good customer relations.

Frito Lay, 230 Jefferson Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

Packaging machine operator- September 22,2014 to September 5th, 2016

Set up and operate multiple packaging machines and ensure that product is packaged and labeled properly. Basic preventive maintenance. Inspection of conveyer and scales. Required to use chemicals and protective gear. Communicate with production fryer and warehouse operators. Attend FDA classes and safety classes. Annual recertification.

Niitek-Charlottesville, 1725 Discovery Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911

Quality Assurance Technician- January 2011 to April 12, 2014

Responsibilities include performing product inspection at all stages of production and manufacturing on raw material, electronic components and systems for a major defense contractor. Evaluate vendor products for compliance to drawing and contract requirements and provide input to manufacturing and production personnel to ensure adherence to master production schedules. Review engineering and product drawings, bill of material, military and industry standards to determine key product characteristics/tolerance specifications for product acceptance. Utilize precision measuring equipment to ensure product is purchased and/or manufactured in accordance with drawing and technical specifications. Duties entail familiarization of Quality Management System (ISO9001) and Six Sigma Lean manufacturing requirements. Participate in daily production meetings to ensure items listed on the critical path are identified and prioritized regarding receiving, inspection and incorporation into the manufacturing cycle to reduce potential schedule delays, Process and maintain Material Deficiency Reports issued to subcontractors for defective material. Interact with engineers to ensure documents and drawings are properly marked and are under configuration control. Serves as focal point contact with Defense Contract Management Agency Quality Assurance representative regarding government furnished equipment

Tessy Plastics, 231 Jefferson Parkway, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

Quality Leader- July 2010 to January 2011

Inspect, test and monitor plastic injection molded product per drawings and blue prints. Utilize inspection procedures to ensure quality of the product delivered to the customer meets specifications. Use various inspection gauges including calipers, test gauges, coordinate measuring machines, Smartscope, computer and color analysis apparatus. Assign and train production operators on various machine shop equipment. Interact with product engineers and process engineers to ensure quality procedures and guidelines are adequate and maintained in accordance with standard operating procedures and specifications. Develop audit plans for internal and external audits.

American Hoffman, 1770 Cohen Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

Quality Control Inspector- October 2007 to March 2008

Inspect, test and calibrate machine balance parts per blueprints. Work with engineers to monitor quality per customer specifications. Use of calipers, gauges, CMM, height gauges, hardness tester, comparator and calibration machines. Document data for inclusion into inspection reports.

Sterling Blower/TruCut Fabricators, 135 Vista Center Drive, Forest, Virginia 24551

Quality Control Inspector- August 2001 to September 2006

Inspect and Monitor Fabrication parts per customer specifications. Use calipers, gauges and measuring devices to record date and proper inspection reports. Recommend and/or identify any improvement within the Quality Assurance Program.

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Inspect, pack and ship completed parts and material to customers and vendors. Log all shipping and receiving transactions. Load and unload materials by using forklifts and cranes. Receive issued material from stock, Monitor and control inventory

Education

Appomattox County High School- graduated 1980 with General Diploma, 2 years of Drafting

Central Virginia Community College- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Quality Control

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