Alex Busch
Arab,AL
Summary
Skilled Quality Control Inspector focused on performing appropriate and useful analysis of products and component materials in order to drive quality improvements in manufacturing environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector III
Blue Origin
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough quality inspections on incoming materials, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of quality issues and implemented corrective actions
- Developed and maintained detailed inspection reports, documenting findings and recommending improvements
- Implemented visual inspection techniques for identifying cosmetic defects
- Maintained accurate records/documentation related to inspections performed; ensured traceability throughout the manufacturing process
- Conducted final product inspections to verify compliance with customer specifications and quality standards
- Utilized various measurement tools, such as calipers and micrometers, to perform precise dimensional inspections on parts/components
- Maintained a clean and organized inspection area, ensuring proper storage of equipment/tools and minimizing contamination risks
- Created visual aids and checklists for operators to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Quality Control Inspector II
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough quality inspections on incoming materials, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards
- Developed and maintained detailed inspection reports, documenting findings and recommending improvements
- Trained new employees on quality control procedures, ensuring consistent understanding and implementation across the team
- Utilized various testing equipment and tools to perform accurate measurements and evaluations of product quality
- Implemented visual inspection techniques for identifying cosmetic defects, reducing customer complaints by XX%
- Created standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality inspections, enhancing consistency and efficiency within the department
- Maintained accurate records/documentation related to inspections performed; ensured traceability throughout the manufacturing process
- Conducted final product inspections to verify compliance with customer specifications and quality standards
- Utilized various measurement tools, such as calipers and micrometers, to perform precise dimensional inspections on parts/components
- Maintained a clean and organized inspection area, ensuring proper storage of equipment/tools and minimizing contamination risks
- Participated in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall product quality
- Created visual aids and checklists for operators to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards
- Instituted an automated inspection system that increased efficiency by XX% while maintaining accuracy levels above XX%
Assembler/Production
Progress Rail
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
Machine Operator/Quality Control
Ridgeview Industries, Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Used destructive test methods to verify compliance of the manufactured parts.
- Used nondestructive test methods to verify compliance of the manufactured parts.
- Entered all input values to designated quality system to record and maintain inspection data.
- Performed weld rework on noncompliant parts.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Education
GED -
Skills
- GD&T
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Quality Inspection
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Reading
- Micrometer
- Calipers
- Visual inspections
- Defect Identification
- Inspection documentation
- Recordkeeping
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Blueprint understanding
- Database Management
- Sampling protocols
- Defect Removal
- Item Sorting
- Dimensional Inspection
- Height gauge
- Optical comparator
- Keyance vision system IM/XM series
- MIG welding
- Plasma cutting
- Destructive testing
- Nondestructive testing
- Machine operations
- Quality systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Writing skills
- Calibration
- Digital Multimeters
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Forklift Traing
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector III
Blue Origin
06.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector II
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
09.2019 - Current
Assembler/Production
Progress Rail
12.2017 - 09.2019
Machine Operator/Quality Control
Ridgeview Industries, Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2017