Andy Norling
Van Wert,OH
Summary
Talented Quality Control Inspector driven to improve product quality in manufacturing environments. Provider of relevant and effective product and component tests. Eager to help manufacturers eliminate production errors and increase successful manufacturing figures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Inspector
Eagle Railcar Services
Cairo, OH
04.2022 - Current
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality.
- Maintained accurate records of all calibrated equipment.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations when necessary.
- Monitored production processes for conformance with quality standards.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- inspect train car make sure all repair's are done, and that the car meets all federal and regulatory requirements.
- Quality internal audits.
- maintain all training records.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Machine Operator/QA Inspector
Ultimate RB
Delphos, OH
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality.
- Assisted in the development of inspection criteria for new products and processes.
- Performed mechanical, electrical, functional, and dimensional inspections on components and assemblies.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Maintained accurate records of all testing activities performed during shift operations.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations when necessary.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items and performed final tests.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Utilized measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Recorded test results in logbooks and databases.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections.
Welder
Eagle Railcar Services
Cairo, OH
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Education
Electricity General Curriculum -
Vantage Career Center
01.2012
2012 Graduate -
Wayne Trace High School
01.2012
Skills
- Non-Conformance Reporting
- Compliance Enforcement
- Equipment Calibration
- Inspection Documentation
- OSHA Compliance
- Employee Supervision
- Product Inspection
- Quality Control
- Training and Mentorship
- Torch Cutting
- Sub-Arc Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Stick Welding
- Surface Preparation
- Welding
- Structural Welding
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Fabrication
- Materials Selection
- Blueprint Reading
- Materials Testing
- Recordkeeping
- Inspection Procedures
- Inspections and Reviews
- Safety Procedures
Job Skills
- Residential Wiring
- Conduit Bending
- Industrial Assembly
- Industrial Wiring
- Robotics
- Strong Math Skills
- PLC Programming
- Motor Control Logic
- Small Hoist Operation
- Larger Hoist Operation
- Fork Lift Operation
- Machine Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- AutoCAD Experience
- Board Approved Safety
- Pneumatic Tools
- Light Carpentry Experience
- Welding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QA Inspector
Eagle Railcar Services
04.2022 - Current
Machine Operator/QA Inspector
Ultimate RB
02.2020 - 04.2022
Welder
Eagle Railcar Services
03.2018 - 01.2020
Electricity General Curriculum -
Vantage Career Center
2012 Graduate -
Wayne Trace High School