Industrial Maintenance & Quality Inspector Expert

RICHARD DAY

Cobb, GA *****

******@*****.*** / **9- 425-7878

SUMMARY

Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. SKILLS

Google Drive

Time management

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Equipment testing

Machinery repair

Supply management

Mechanical repair

EXPERIENCE

Small Scale Inspector / Georgia Department of Agriculture - Tifton, Georgia 10/2023 - Current Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality, reliability, or performance issues. Monitored production processes to detect deviations from specifications or standards. Conducted detailed inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure they were in compliance with safety regulations.

Analyzed data collected during inspections to ensure accuracy and consistency. Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines. Assisted in training new inspectors on safety protocols and standards. Evaluated the effectiveness of existing quality control systems and made recommendations for changes or improvements as necessary.

Verified inventory count accuracy by cross-referencing physical counts against computerized records. Performed regular maintenance checks on production lines to identify any issues needing repair or replacement. Maintenance Technician / Refuse Materials Inc. - Ocilla, Georgia 07/2021 - 10/2023 Diagnosed and solved different types of mechanical and electrical system problems Inspected, operated, and tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions Improved equipment function by troubleshooting issues and correcting problems Diagnosed malfunctions based on readouts, blueprint comparisons and personal expertise. Senior Welder / Freedom Trailers LLC. - Ocilla, Georgia 02/2015 - 01/2021 Followed blueprints, engineering sketches, and work order directions to determine welding processes and complete quality work

Reworked damaged or misaligned components, heating and separating joints using hand torches, irons, or furnaces

Examined each piece carefully, including measuring final results to check tolerances Inspected workpieces to identify and rework defects. RD

Aluminum Welder / Forrest River Inc. - Ocilla, Georgia 11/2011 - 02/2015 Completed welds with different metals and alloys, including aluminum, steel and cast iron Interpreted work orders and instructions to select torch tips, flux, and brazing alloys. Outside Sales/Assistant Manager / Fastenal - Ocilla, Georgia 10/2008 - 11/2011 Managed inventory levels by tracking current stock and demand, optimizing levels with balanced approach Monitored metrics of different sales portals, completing weekly reports and sales analytics for senior managers Coordinated strategies to capitalize on different opportunities by liaising between marketing, publicity, and development teams

Considered each team member's unique talents when assigning tasks and projects to maximize success for employees and overall team

Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees

Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs Estimated and quoted prices, credit or contract terms, and delivery dates Captured sales through effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills to overcome objections.

Production Manager / Apple Valley Cargo Inc. - Ocilla, Georgia 04/2004 - 10/2008 Exceeded established production goals with good planning, organization, and management actions Set and enforced production standards and monitored operations to meet cost, quality, and delivery standards Covered production demands with well-coordinated schedules and work assignments. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma

Irwin County High School - Ocilla, Georgia

Business

Fastenal School of Business - Atlanta, Georgia

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