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Work History
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Certification
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Alan Arnott

Gorham,ME

Summary

Proven Quality Technician with extensive experience at IDEXX Laboratories, adept in measurement systems and GD&T. Spearheaded Gauge R&R studies and standardized measurement processes, significantly improving measurement reliability. Skilled in training personnel using advanced measurement systems, showcasing exceptional measuring expertise and leadership abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Technician Sr 2

IDEXX Laboratories
01.2023 - Current

Planned, executed, and analyzed several Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies on mechanical measuring devices in the Incoming Quality department.

Collaborated with Engineering to devise a plan to standardize mechanical measuring in the Quality department.

Worked with coworkers to update internally controlled documents.

Quality Associate Sr. 2

IDEXX Laboratories
10.2020 - 01.2023

Programmed the CMM, Blue Light, and Vision systems for part inspection.

Performed Measurement System Analysis, did First Article Inspections, provided mechanical measurement data to engineering, and worked with R&D engineering to ensure prints were created per the ASME GD&T standard.

Collaborated with Supplier Quality Engineers and Suppliers on measurement techniques.

Managed Incoming Quality Assurance's calibrated devices, adding a new device, deactivating unused devices, and filling out Out of Tolerance forms.

Trained Incoming Quality Assurance personnel on how to program the CMM and vision systems.

Quality Associate Sr. 1

IDEXX Laboratories
12.2016 - 10.2020

Created measurement programs for incoming inspection using the CMM and vision systems.

Measured mechanical parts using various devices and reported results to engineering groups.

Performed incoming inspections on mechanical parts to ensure they were to specification.

Quality Inspector 1 & 2

IDEXX Laboratories
08.2007 - 12.2016

Created measurement programs for incoming inspection using the vision systems.

Inspected mechanical parts using various measuring devices for the incoming inspection process.

Calibrated the Procyte Dx Hematology Analyzer for sale.


Education

High School Diploma -

ITT Technical Institute
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Measuring expertise
  • Measurement techniques
  • Dimensional Inspection
  • Reporting skills
  • Continuous Improvement

Certification

Certified Quality Inspector - ASQ

Awards

Q3 Instrument performance - IDEXX 2X Award

Snap Pro Product Launch - IDEXX 2X Award

Timeline

Quality Technician Sr 2

IDEXX Laboratories
01.2023 - Current

Quality Associate Sr. 2

IDEXX Laboratories
10.2020 - 01.2023

Quality Associate Sr. 1

IDEXX Laboratories
12.2016 - 10.2020

Quality Inspector 1 & 2

IDEXX Laboratories
08.2007 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

ITT Technical Institute
Alan Arnott