Joshua Ball
Summary
Proven leader and meticulous Quality Control Inspector at Coherent Technical Services, adept in process improvement and training, enhanced product quality through rigorous inspection documentation and mentorship. Leveraged blueprint interpretation and effective communication to resolve customer complaints, achieving significant nonconformity reduction. Skilled in both manuel and automated inspection techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Coherent Technical Services
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reported issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools such as micrometers, calipers and Master3DGage arm.
- Performed visual inspections and destructive and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Accurately and efficiently logged any discovered nonconformity and established measures to prevent future NCR's.
CNC Machinist
Bechdon Inc
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
0341 Infantry Mortarman
United States Marine Corps
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Guided night patrols to search for enemy forces.
- Received and completed Combat Life Saver training course.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntingtown High School
Huntingtown, MD06.2019
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Recordkeeping
- OSHA Compliance
- Inspection documentation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Inspection procedures
- Measurement techniques
- Report Generation
- Training and mentorship
- Organization
- Verbal and written communication
Hobbies
- 10 year guitar player
- Avid musician
- Outdoor enthusiast
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Coherent Technical Services
05.2024 - Current
CNC Machinist
Bechdon Inc
08.2022 - 05.2024
0341 Infantry Mortarman
United States Marine Corps
08.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Huntingtown High School
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