THOMAS A. LAWSON
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EXPERIENCE
Blue Origin / Talent Hire 1100 Explorer Blvd NW Huntsville, AL 35806
Quality Inspector III / Mechanical Inspector May 2024 to August 2024
Inspected, verified and validated, parts and assemblies of mechanical, structural components or systems meet engineering and program requirements.
Visually and physically inspects installations and rechecks work after rework, adjustment or repair.
Monitors and verifies that product quality is in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and other control procedures.
Audited processes and activities in accordance with documented procedures.
Arch Medical Solutions 4380 W. Commerce Drive. Whitehall, PA 18052
Quality Engineer /CMM Programmer / Calibration Tech January 2021to June 2023
Performed first piece, in-process, and final inspections to ensure customer expectations
Programmed on and/or offline CMM programming inspections using MCOSMOS
Performed in-house calibration on all company gauging and/or inspection tools.
Imperial Machine & Tool/ Aerotek 8 W. Crisman Rd Columbia, NJ 07832
Mechanical Inspector August 2020 to December 2020
Performed first piece, in-process and final inspections on CNC Milling/ Lathe parts with tolerances from .060 to .0005 daily.
Performed and programmed CMM inspections using OpenDMIS/ Wenzel.
Performed inspection and measuring of Additive Materials (3d Printed) Titanium and Aluminum
General Machine Kraft 45 Howard St. Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Lead Quality Inspector March 2017 to August 2020
Performed first piece, in-process and final inspections on CNC Milling/ Lathe parts with tolerances from .005 to .0005 daily.
Performed all tool calibrations, including ring gages with setting plugs, recorded/ logged all other calibration certificates.
Knowledgeable in Starrett AVR 300 (Vision System) and Mitutoyo Crysta Apex w/ Mcosmos (CMM).
Delegated tasks and assignments required to different departments for product completion and blueprint compliances.
Performed accurate metrology, root-cause analysis and risk-management assessments.
Implemented cost-saving techniques by managing shop inventory and practices (procedures) while reducing waste.
Mancor/ Aerotek 150 Olin Way. Allentown, PA 18106
Quality Inspector/ CMM Programmer May 2016 to July 2016
Performed Offline programming and measuring using Mitutoyo w/ CMM Manager (CMM) and Soildworks CADs.
Completed PPAP’s to TS16949 and ISO9001 standards.
Performed final inspection by verifying installation of all components and correct in process paperwork.
Micro Molding 65 Howard St. Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Quality Assurance Inspector October 2015 to May 2016
Perform first piece, in-process and final inspection on injection molded parts for close tolerance medical applications.
Performed measuring using Vertex (Vision System), calipers, micrometers, comparators, and other gage tools.
Knowledgeable in F.O.D. and clean room protocols.
EDUCATION
Advanced Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Allentown, PA 18106
Manufacturers Resource Center April 23 2021
Northampton Community Collage Bethlehem, PA 18020
Micro-credential in Manufacturing January 2017 to March 2017
Warren County Vocational-Technical School Washington, NJ 07882
High Pressure, Pressure Vessel Technician January 2008 to May 2008
Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Bethlehem, PA 18017
Electrical Maintenance Technician March 2006 to June 2006
Hackettstown High School Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Diploma August 1999 to June 2003
CONTINUIOS JOB TRAINING
OSHA Certified 10 Hour Course
8D Problem Solving
ASQ Member
GD&T Fundamentals
OSHA Certified Class 1 Forklift
NOTABLE SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Formulas and Auto-Calculating
Uses Microsoft Outlook, Office, and PowerPoint comfortably
Good Strong Work Ethics
Creative Organizing Techniques
Self Learner/ and Teacher
Customer Service
Windows XP/7/8/10
Uses All Internet Engines,
REFERENCES
Upon Request