Spot Welder - Trane Technologies - Columbia, SC
(2018-04)
- Utilized standard shop hand tools and equipment.
- Supported fast-paced production work with high-quality welds on products.
- Prepared materials for welds, smoothing surfaces to increase durability and quality.
- Completed welds, fixed structural issues and installed new components.
- Fabricated and joined required parts to finalize work.
- Aligned components using calipers and rulers and clamped pieces.
- Set up appropriate support structures to reach weld locations.
- Applied shielded metal arc and inert gas welding processes in compliance with codes.
- Prevented wasted time and materials with careful planning and meticulous interpretation of blueprints and job orders.
- Transported and loaded heavy workpieces following safety procedures.
Machine Operator - AkeeBoho - Columbia, SC
(2014-01 - 2018-04)
- Met quality assurance standards with regular inspections and returned low-quality work for recycling or disposal.
- Maximized machine uptime with well-coordinated preventive maintenance and repair actions.
- Prevented malfunctions with quick machine adjustments based on sounds and vibrations.
- Trained new joiners on machinery operation.
- Implemented changes to support strong quality control and maintain specifications.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs to maximize machine uptime.
- Worked efficiently to support production pace.
- Adjusted machines based on job specifications.
- Installed machine components to carry out various tasks.
- Reported risks, hazards and incidents to supervisor following procedure.
- Leveraged advanced knowledge of individual machines and processes to support team members.
Quality Control Inspector - Husqvarna - Columbia, SC
(2006-06 - 2014-01)
- Improved performance of production staff and reduced errors with detailed non-conformance reports.
- Validated fabrication process and verified conformance with requirements by performing first-piece inspections.
- Created quality control plans based on project-specific technical documentation and requirements.
- Managed calibration schedules for all measurement equipment used within facility.
- Provided timely feedback to manufacturing if non-conforming product was identified.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during inspection activities to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Verified adherence to labeling specifications.
- Validated feasibility of manufacturing processes through first-piece inspections.
- Observed safety protocols and implemented precautionary procedures to correct problems.
- Implemented process improvements through continuous monitoring of key performance indicators KPIs.
- Identified opportunities to improve work productivity and quality.
- Defined and documented acceptance, rejection and rework requirements.
- Reviewed technical documents, such as blueprints and specifications, to determine criteria.
