Manufacturing experience such as inspection, production, packaging

Karen T. Hewitt

440-***-**** / **************@*****.*** /Eastlake OH

www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hewitt-06623a32

Adaptable and reliable team member with strong capabilities in computer literacy, various handiwork, tool and machine operations, visual acuity, written and oral communications along with problem solving and interpersonal skills seeking career that provides steady employment and growth opportunities

WORK EXPERIENCE

Quality Technician Core-Tech, Mentor OH February 2025-present

Visually inspect and measure with calipers, no-go gages, etc or a laser gage depending on part; repair if needed (sand, paste, etc) various ceramic cores at different stages of production then record results per data entry into proper pc files; marking parts such as stamping, red color pencil or marker according to customer specifications

Performing x-rays to check internal cores for defects; checking first pieces from running injection machines

Pack and label parts according to customer specifications

Do OD grinding then gauging with an indicator on certain products

Taking products to shipping area after scanning the routers; maintaining traceability and non-conforming material, moving to proper area

Using skills also such as reading blueprints, technical drawings and work orders

Quality Auditor Morrison Products, Cleveland OH March 2024-May 2024

•inspected various sized blower wheels and components (for air systems) at running punch presses using indicators, calipers, no- go gages, pin mics, height stands along with other measuring tools, including an automatic torque rig; recorded results on inspection sheets every two hours and at new set-ups

•verified wheel balancing operators’ paperwork to ensure their variance numbers were in range and their labels from each balancer machine were accurate

• communicated with operators, the lead and/or supervisor any issues to get solved effectively to keep production moving smoothly and problem-free

Karen T. Hewitt

440-***-**** / **************@*****.*** /Eastlake OH

www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hewitt-06623a32

WORK EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

Cell Technician Staffworks Group, Willoughby OH October 2023-February 2024

•worked at Parker Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division in Mentor OH as a temp in the quality and macro spray cells; communicated with both companies for schedule questions, where to report for training and work instructions

•ran a Zeiss CMM, using the Calypso program, checking marine, auto and aerospace parts, checked finishes with profilometer, used Solumina software to enter data, print reports and move orders with verified traveler to next operation

•also worked in the macro spray cell when available, doing jobs such as gaging small parts, buffing, placing parts through rinse cycles and painting screws

In-process Inspector Slabe Machine Products, Willoughby OH Nov 2022-May 2023

•performed floor inspection for various complex aerospace and military parts ran on CNCs such as Swiss and Milling, Water Jets, multi-spindles and grinders to check visual defects, discrepancies and had recorded measured dimensions on inspection sheets; communicated with machine operators and supervisors

•used various gages and equipment such as calipers, mics, comparators, mold compounds, Smart Scope, Keyence, height stands, profilometer and indicators; ran Zeiss CMMs that use the Calypso program to record dimensions for floor inspections performed and for operators

• checked finished parts on trays by specific sample amounts to pass to the next operation and counted inventory; overall the position performed supported the process with improving quality, helping to expedite orders faster and efficiently

Karen T. Hewitt

440-***-**** / **************@*****.*** /Eastlake OH

www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hewitt-06623a32

WORK EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

Quality Inspector Meritec, Painesville OH January 2022-August 2022

•started in electronic assembly for first few months, worked with various electrical and electronic systems and connectors, using visual and handiwork skills with soldering sticks, clippers (for trimming cables) and pneumatic machinery

• quality inspected the mold department (hourly floor checks, first pieces) components ran on injection mold machines; scales (to verify counts), used blueprints, calipers, microscopes, pin gages, mics, visuals for defects then recorded on inspection sheets; checked/assembled MRI components

• worked also in pre-shipping inspection, checked/verified count of completed products using measuring tape, UV light, visual skills and computer to create certificates of conformance and required labels to approve for next operation

-In a separate building inspected cable harnesses (specific for one customer) by doing hourly in-process checks of all processes such as wire making; used microscopes, video monitors, tweezers and calipers; verified pull tests, paperwork, then recording results; ensured product was to customer specs

Quality Inspector Norman Noble, Highland Hts OH August 2018-May 2019

•inspected tiny medical components for internal medical devices and various sized medical screws made from titanium, stainless steel, alloys

•used Smartscopes, microscopes, weight scales (to verify counts of very tiny parts), calipers, mics, pin gages, comparators, MicroVu, profilometer, height stands and visual skills to do first and final inspections recorded on inspection sheets

•worked with leads, lead supervisor, co-workers for training, the next priority, issues, etc

Karen T. Hewitt

440-***-**** / **************@*****.*** /Eastlake OH

www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hewitt-06623a32

WORK EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

Quality Inspector Alloy Precision Technologies, Mentor OH Feb 2016-July 2018

•began at Alloy Bellows & Precision Welding in Highland Heights, OH (now merged with Star Precision into one location called APT in Mentor) performing incoming, first piece, in-process, final inspections then recording results on Star parts (that were used to assemble various products made in-house) along with in-house production (bellows, welding, brazing) made for hydraulic and electrical industries; used a hand-held X-ray type of gun to verify material to be used for production and incoming parts; worked periodically at Star

•transferred in October 2017 to Star Precision as a Quality Inspector II doing incoming, first piece, in-process, final inspection on metal components (such as brass, stainless steel and aluminum) manufactured in-house, from customers, vendors and their sister company Alloy Bellows; used a CMM and Rockwell hardness checks

•both places used equipment and skills such as calipers, mics, profilometers, height stands, indicators, mold compounds, blueprint reading, comparators, visual skills; communicated with personnel and participated at audits both locations; had pc with email and communicated in-house, with customers and sister company using Microsoft Office and E2 pc program

Quality Inspector USM Precision Products, Willoughby OH July 2012-Sept 2015

•learned quality inspection skills such as some GD&T, blueprint reading, using various hand gages and equipment such as CMM operation, comparators, profilometer, height stands, indicators, mics/calipers, using visual acuity

•worked singly on 2nd shift doing first piece and in-process inspections recorded onto inspection forms; did SPC checks to be entered into an OASIS software program for critical dimensions; did calibrations, audits, PPAPs using Excel and Word programs; aided the machine operators and received assistance from the supervisor and lead early in shift as needed

•industries served were plumbing, electrical, automotive, nuclear; machines used included Acmes, hydromats, CNC mills using stainless steel, brass, aluminum, titanium and alloy materials; company went out of business

Karen T. Hewitt

440-***-**** / **************@*****.*** /Eastlake OH

www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hewitt-06623a32

EDUCATION

Lakeland Community College Kirtland OH March 1998 – June 2003

•attended periodically taking courses in the Electronic Engineering program (including Applied Physics I, Tech Math I, English I to III, Computer and Social Science) 25.7 credit hours total; no degree obtained

North High School Eastlake OH August 1990-June 1994

•at North took also high-ability courses 9th and 10th grades; 11th and 12th grades went to WE Tech Center in Willoughby OH for the Financial Specialist program (accounting, office, basic courses); received a diploma and vocational certificate in June 1994

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