Inspection Manager Assembly Technician

Robert Espinoza

Houston, Texas *****

Phone: 832-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Is seeking Quality Assurance responsibilities with a growing company that will utilize my broad analytical and hands on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experienced working in QA/QC inspection departments. Experience performing dimensional inspection on castings, finished machined parts and has performed various types of weld inspections of parts and completed skid assemblies. Experience using Destructive and Non-Destructive testing methods on parts and materials for compliance and discontinuities that may result in a Nonconformance. Experienced inspecting from print. Experienced implementing and maintaining quantity and quality control in a workplace. Experienced trouble shooting and resolving productivity problems.

EMPLOYMENT :

4/10/2017 to Present - Kirby Corporation > Stewart & Stevensons

QA/QC Sr. Quality Specialist / Quality Group Lead

Supervised the quality inspection department inspectors. Works within every production department to inspect all manufacturing procedures are followed. Generate NCR’s for all non-conforming issues during the manufacturing process; machining, weld dept, paint, assembly and during the testing phases and the final dress out and completion of our equipment. Performs dimensional inspection of parts and assemblies to print. Works with our engineering department to update drawings and suggest ECR Engineering Change Requests to improve the design or assembly process during production runs of our manufactured products of : Mobile well stimulation equipment - Blenders, Frac Pumps, Data vans, Rail Kings, Seismic Equipment, Generators. Tracked and maintained welder continuity of over welding departments. Tracked dimensional inspection tools, confirming they are calibrated if they are being used in production for inspection of manufactured parts. Performed final inspection on all parts and equipment before signing off final release for shipping to customers. Process data books into our system to track serial numbers of warrantied equipment and machinery. Performed stormwater and environmental pollution surveys of the facility.

9/08/2015 to 10/14/2016 GulfCoast Modification

QA/QC Supervisor / Welding Supervisor / NDE Supervisor / R&D Technician

Works with all facets of manufacturing and supervised NDE department. Performs dimensional inspection of valves part assemblies, and welded components and piping. Reviewed RT film inspection of casting repairs and rejected high pressure weldments. Inspect and trouble shoots quality issues during assembly and machining to confirm dimensional tolerances are acquired during the final machining process. Generates NCR’s for all non-conforming parts or processes. Pressure tested valves in liquid nitrogen bath inside a cryogenic chamber while monitoring pressure leak rates for compliance. Assisted third party inspectors during their witness points of; pressure testing, various stages of the welding, coating, clean room and cryogenic testing processes. Verified various NDE methods were performed, and visual inspection of welding process were completed of welds and castings. Performed borescopes inspection of critical high pressure pipe welds to determine a plan of action for rework repair. Tests welders to ASME Sect IX to certify them to a process WPQ Welder Performance Qualification to various welding processes; Hard facing overlays, Groove n Fillet joint welds and Corrosion Resistant Overlays to meet or exceed the customers’ requirements. Tracked and maintained welder continuity of 10 welders.

Generates PQR's and Qualified new Weld Procedure Specifications.

08/05/2013 to 6/02/2015 Halliburton – Well Dynamics

Sr Quality Inspector / QA/QC Inspector

Inspects and received downhole completion chemical injection mandrels, packers and component sensor parts from vendors, used calibrated dimensional inspection instruments and equipment to verify dimensions, surface finishes, coatings, heat treatments and chemical and mechanical reports to verify that the integrity of the material meets the required designed specification. Insures required Non Destructive requirements are met on parts, performs hardness testing on materials. Performs final inspection on completed tools, sometimes with 3rd party verification before releasing completed tools to be shipped for use. Experience using SAP, CWI and Image systems to verify and move parts through the receiving then manufacturing assembly process. If a part is discovered damaged or found to not meet the required specifications a NCR- Non Conformance Report is then generated. Works daily with design engineers and assembly personnel to move products through in a safe and efficient manner.

02/25/2008 to 7/31/2013 Valvtechnologies

Production Inspection Manager / Lapping Manager / Dimensional Inspection of Machined and Welded parts / NDE

Performed quality inspections in all manufacturing departments in the manufacturing process of valve parts (machining, welding, carbide coatings, lapping, final assembly, leak check) also inspected welding process to inspect welds for non-conforming defects. Performed inspections for the engineering department and functioned as a liaison to the Engineering department to resolve all NCR dimensional workmanship findings in the machining, lapping and welding departments to investigate all NCR Non-Conformance Report issues. Fills out Non-Conformance Reports documenting and following through with supervisors and management to implement corrective actions. Functions well with all levels of manufacturing and the production floor. Used a PMI Positive Material Identification gun to verify and confirm chemical make-up of material being used on critical application projects and weld overlays. LP- Liquid Penetrant and MP-Mag Particle test machined and welded parts. Performs dimensional inspection on machined parts. Performs hardness testing in house using Brinell and Rockwell A, B, C scales. Review failed Radiographic X ray RT, LP and MP reports, worked with the welding department to implement repair to forgings and castings and final machined parts. Inspect various coatings with thickness gages to verify coated parts meet print spec. Personally welded and fabricated the machine equipment to convert our lapping department equipment process from manual to full automated lapping process. Supervised the lapping department employees for first and second shift. Supervised welders to weld pipe to valves and with various over lay processes. Worked with third party witness inspectors to confirm their processes were being implemented during our production of customers parts.

07/12/2007 to 2/20/2008 Bruker Optics

Precision Design & Manufacturing a division of Bruker Optics

Quality Assurance Manager

Calibrated measuring instruments. Interpret engineering blue prints. Inspects first articles and first finished parts over the manufacturing department before giving a stamped and written permission to allow for the production run, I personally sign off “passed final inspection”. Before completed orders are sent out for final coatings before being sent to customers. Functions with all levels of manufacturing as a liaison between engineering and the production floor and shipping and receiving. Fills out nonconformance reports. Tracks MTR certifications of materials being used. Performs audits with outside vendors. Performs 100 percent inspection on required parts. Orders tooling and materials for 15 machinist day to day.

9-2-04 / 6-13-07 Davidson Instruments

Manual Machinist / Tig & Electron Beam Welder / QC Lead Inspector/ Fiber Optic Sensor Assembly Technician / R&D

Function as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing department implementing new ideas and improvements to manufacturing product design. Performed testing of down hole and power generation sensors under extreme pressures (up to 20,000 psi) and temperatures (up to 800 deg f ) while collecting/recording data. Work with vendors to produce a higher quality part. Operate a manual precision tool room lathe and Bridgeport mill to manufacture parts from print. (TIG) Heliarc welds and machines various exotic metals i.e. (Inconel 718 & 625, Kovar, HastelloyC276,Greek Ascoloy, Alloy 46,48 & 52, Stainless 304 & 316, Pyromet CTX 909). Experienced heat treating metals using solution anneal and heat treating processes. Train all new employees to tig weld and operate manual machinist’s machinery for production runs. Operate an Electron Beam Welding machine. Perform weld penetration testing using metal etching methods to determine actual weld volume. Perform high pressure leak tests to welds, stress test to welds and inspect welds for porosity, imperfections and quality. Assemble and special fit parts from print, weld glass and fiber optic sensor assemblies together. Design and build test fixtures for our test and calibration department

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1-15-04/4-13-04 T.I.C. Tubing Instrumentation & Controls

Skid Assembly / Instrument Tech. / Tig, Mig, Welder-Fabrication

Installed hydraulic motors and offshore equipment with my own tools to skids, fit hydraulic tubing and hoses to valves and instrumentation onto skids. Ran ” stainless tubing. Mig and stick welded brackets and frames also used a plasma cutter and torch to fabricate parts. Assembled hydraulic manifolds and welded hydraulic reservoir fittings. Ordered parts tooling and fittings for each jobs completion.

2-03-03--1-29-04 National Employment - DWD International, LLC

Skid Assembly Technician / Mechanic /Tig& Mig Welder, Braiser

Manufactured and assembled offshore ventilation and electrical equipment onto skids. Assembled various custom explosion proof and corrosion resistant ventilation systems up to 600 ton (HVAC) heating, cooling and air handler pressurization units and equipment and sensors from print. Pipe fit and Mig welded four to six inch carbon steel piping onto water chillers. Disassembled and then reassembled heavy electrical motors and equipment, replacing all the internal parts with stainless parts making them resistant to offshore corrosion and hazardous environment conditions. Cut, braised and assembled copper and brass tubing using OXY/Acetylene skills. Ran cable trays and secured heavy wire conduit to skids. Tig Heliarc welded stainless steel sensors and fittings onto Nema 7 boxes which included packing and wiring electrical control boxes to three phase motors and equipment making them spark proof for use in hazardous conditions. Custom fabricated and mig welded stainless steel brackets and fittings. Exceeded the stringent expectations of the customer and inspectors on a daily basis.

1999-2003 Goodman Manufacturing Assembly / QA Tester / Welder / Brasier

Worked on a fast paced assembly production line. Manufactured and assembled various heating and cooling home and industrial units. Welded using oxy/acetyl skills to repair cut and braze coil tubing. Repair damaged parts and used a computer to test run and Q.C. the final inspection to all units before shipping. Used hand and air tools to assemble products according to blue print. Worked daily with crews ranging from four to twenty five people per production assembly line.

1998-1999 CURLEE, EGS, Appleton Manufacturing

CNC & Manual mill Machinist/ Explosion proof Assembly Tech.

Operated and machined, using vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers. Was personally in charge of machining and inspecting parts using precision measuring instruments. Responsibilities included assembling of junction boxes, electrical and hydraulic control centers, circuit breaker boxes, specialized molded castings, flanged enclosures and fittings. Kept daily scheduled maintenance of machines and equipment. Using Mazatrol software to operate a Mazak 60 tool vertical machining center. Used air grinding tools to surface products before completion. Personally, hand sharpened the company’s drill bits and cutting tooling. Operated a three ton over head crane to move parts. Kept daily maintenance of CNC and manual machines on record.

1995-1998 B.S.&B. Safety Systems

Supervisor / QC Pressure Sensor Tester / Manual Machinist

Responsibilities included manufacturing of flange sensor parts for high- and low-pressure process systems applications. Manufactured sensors and equipment for process systems from print. Used manual horizontal turret lathe and vertical Bridgeport mill machines to manufacture parts according to ASE & ISO 9000 certification and by customer’s specified request. Oversaw manufacturing department and final Q.C inspection of all parts, sensors and gaskets. Was responsible for all machine tool crib inventory and tooling. Operated a hydraulic press to punch various gaskets. Personally, inspected every part for accuracy before giving shipping instructions to shipping and receiving department. Double checked temperature and pressure conversions before signing off parts to be shipped. Enforced safety rules and regulations on a daily basis. Painted finished products. Repaired equipment. Supervised machinist, make ready and shipping and receiving department at all times. Opened and closed business.

EDUCATION :

2021 Completed ExecOnline Course Sept 24, 2021

Launch into Leadership – Certification # 1-821**-******

Texas Dept Public Safety 2017 to Present

The State of Texas DPS Safety & Commercial Vehicle Certification Inspector

2008 / 2011 Lone Star Community College - Welding Inspection Technology

- Metallurgy

- Radiography / Film Interpretation of Weldments RT

- Liquid Penetrant LP Level II / Magnetic Particle MP

- Intermediate Ultrasonic Testing UT

- Advanced Ultrasonic Testing UT

- Preparation for Weld Inspection Cert.

- Testing and Inspection Systems

- Inspection Codes and Standards

- Inspection Cooperative Education

2005 / 2008 Lone Star Community College - Welding Technology

- (GMAW) Mig Welding / Oxy Fuel & safety procedures fall 2008

- (SMAW) Stick Welding / Oxy Fuel & safety procedures fall 2008

- (Advanced TIG) Heliarc Welding Spring 2006

- (TIG) Heliarc Welding Winter 2005

North Harris Community College - Basics

Houston Community College-1995-1998

- Shop Math Mechanical Manufacturing

- Blueprint Reading

- Intro to Machine Shop Mill and Lathe

- Lathe I

Mac Arthur High School - Diploma

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