TRACI TLUSTOS
Middleport, NY ****5
**********@*****.***
Summary
Talented Quality Control Inspector driven to improve product quality in manufacturing environments. Provider of relevant and effective product and component tests. Eager to help manufacturers eliminate production errors and increase successful manufacturing figures, while maintaining CCPs, GMPs and OSHAs standards.
Skills
Sampling Protocols
Inspection Procedures
Production Experience
Equipment Function Testing
Mathematical Calculation
Manufacturing Enhancement
Testing Data Documentation
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Defect Removal
Packaging and Shipping Support
Attention to Detail
Quality Control
Rejected Materials Disposal
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Sample Collection
Instrument Calibration
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Manual and Finger Dexterity
Performance Monitoring
Specifications Conformance
Corrective Action Recommendations
Decision Making
Sound Judgment
Operations Monitoring
Safety Procedures
Inspection Documentation
Training and Mentorship
Issue Escalation
Reporting and Analysis
Optical Gauges
Defect Percentage Calculation
Good Manufacturing Practices
Container Weight Assessments
OSHA Compliance
Project Management
Presentation Delivery
Safety Education
Color Spectrometers
Quantity Verification
Spreadsheet Tracking
Presentation Skills
Data Analysis
Parts Installation
Sample Testing
Operator Qualification Testing
Raw Materials Inspection and Testing
Product Classification
Color Comparison
HACCP Enforcement
Automated Product Handling
Experience
September 2019 - Current
Mayer Brothers Apple Products - Barker, NY
Production and
Quality Control Inspector
Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
PCQI certified
HACCP trained
Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
Analyzed plans, specifications to understand product requirements.
Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
Selected samples for use as test models.
Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.
Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items and performed final tests.
Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
Education and Training
May 2019
Medaille College Buffalo, NY
Associate of Science Biology Science Education
January 2018
Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY
Associate of Arts Liberal Arts And Sciences