Albert Lowe
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly efficient employee well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Prototype Technician
Timken
Canton, OH
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Improved overall project timelines by consistently meeting deadlines for prototype assembly and testing.
- Developed expertise in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to accurately interpret design requirements.
- Provided valuable feedback on proposed design changes, helping to optimize products for market readiness before mass production began.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various hand tools, power tools, and equipment necessary for assembling high-quality prototypes efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to design specifications or manufacturing constraints.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to established safety protocols and reporting any potential hazards promptly.
Manager
Taco Bell
7715 Sahara Ave
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment with diligent attention to details while assembling meals.
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
Quality Control Technician
New Frontier Armory
2850 Synergy St, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Built and inspected uppers, lowers, and rails for AR rifles and pistols.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Implemented process improvements for increased efficiency and reduced waste in quality control procedures.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Quality Technician
IMI Precision Engineering
100000 Banburry Lane
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated results against design standards and compliance requirements.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Made recommendations on ways to improve testing procedures, production processes and training.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Applied statistical analysis techniques and skill in Software to model trends.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Led root cause analysis to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.
- Carried out ad-hoc inspections to verify conformance with agreed standards.
- Established quality-control testing models, procedures and specifications to uplift standards.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
Quality Manager
Melin Tool
5565 Venture Dr.
04.2000 - 07.2020
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Devised specifications for processes.
- Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Education
Associates - Mainframe Programming
Tri-C
Cleveland, OH04.2003
HS Diploma - Project S.M.A.R.T.
West Tech/Max Hayes
Cleveland, OH06.1996
Skills
- Specifications understanding
- Calibration standards
- Testing Procedures
- Compliance Verification
- Quality Management Systems
- Report Preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Health Code Compliance
- Customer Service
- Customer Engagement
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Prototype Technician
Timken
08.2024 - 10.2024
Quality Control Technician
New Frontier Armory
11.2023 - 07.2024
Manager
Taco Bell
02.2022 - 07.2024
Quality Technician
IMI Precision Engineering
01.2021 - 03.2023
Quality Manager
Melin Tool
04.2000 - 07.2020
Associates - Mainframe Programming
Tri-C
HS Diploma - Project S.M.A.R.T.
West Tech/Max Hayes