ASHLEY FRITZ
Raytown,MO
Summary
Results-driven Quality Assurance Inspector with extensive experience at Fike Corporation, excelling in quality control and metrology. Adept at nonconformance reporting and document preparation, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. Proven track record in issue resolution and maintaining customer rapport, contributing to operational excellence and product integrity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
Fike Corporation
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Approves and Inspects in process and supplier production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, communicating required adjustments to production supervisor
- Returning products for re-work, and confirming rework
- Generating reports such as MNCR/NCR that document the quality of materials used, inspecting any defects and discrepancies that might compromise operations
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products
- Utilized Microsoft office and Salesforce database to assist with inspections, manufacturing, and measuring equipment
- Inspects supplier/manufacturing parts for fit, form, function and accuracy and verified final product configuration met engineering specifications
- Perform 1st article checks to meet all quality requirements and standards
Manufacturing Formation Technician
Stryten Energy
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and other measuring equipment
- Operate caster and perform visual and physical checks of lead molds for proper strength and is without defects
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on manufacturing equipment in the Tubular Department
- Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition, perform basic machine maintenance
- Check work pieces to ensure that are properly lubricated, inspect functions to determine accuracy and defects
- Perform electrical tests and record results/data
- Assures correct lead levels for and conducts visual inspection for any defects
Machinist
Ultrax Aerospace
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for operating machine tools and equipment to build or repair precision tools using technical drawing and instructions
- Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
- Approves and Inspects in process and supplier production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, communicating required adjustments to production supervisor
- Implemented process improvements that increased production efficiency and reduced waste.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
Assembly Line Worker
General Motors
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsible for assembly, machining, quality checks, tool changes, and problems solving of manufacturing processes and equipment of 300+ vehicles a day
- Using hand positioning, assist devices such as hoists, and power tools or other equipment
- This entails use of computerized equipment and activities to include machine resets, quality and utilizing standardized work instructions
- Performed bench, floor or conveyor assembly work, involving standardized work elements
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Post Office
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Sorts, delivers and collects mail on a given rural/suburban route from a vehicle
- Loads and unloads containers of mail weighing 70 lbs
- Interacts with customers on route, as needed, answering questions
- Writes up trip report for each shift
- Keeps an eye on supplies inventories and ensures mail security at all times
- Delivers letters, documents, and parcels to businesses and homes
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift
Shift Manager/Cashier
Aldi Inc
11.2010 - 05.2015
- Handling customer complaints and questions
- Delegate lunches and breaks and tell which associates are doing what tasks for their shift
- Assist in scheduling for work weeks to come
- Conducting daily inspections according to strict procedures
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
Education
Associate of Art - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
MO05.2019
Certificate-CIMM - Computer Integrated Machining And Manufacturing
Metropolitan Community College
MO05.2019
Certificate-Mill - Mill
Metropolitan Community College
MO05.2019
Certificate-Lathe - Lathe
Metropolitan Community College
MO12.2018
License in Life Accident And Health - Insurance
Xcel Solutions
08-2025
Skills
- Metrology
- Casting Material
- CMM
- Optical Comparator
- Multimeter device
- Accu Gage
- Quality Control
- Attention to detail
- Document Preparation
- Issue Resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer Rapport
- Records and test data auditing
- Nonconformance reporting
- Blueprint reading
- Database Management
- Visual inspection
- OSHA compliance
- Schematics
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Fike Corporation
09.2022 - 12.2024
Manufacturing Formation Technician
Stryten Energy
03.2022 - 09.2022
Machinist
Ultrax Aerospace
03.2019 - 03.2022
Assembly Line Worker
General Motors
03.2016 - 09.2017
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Post Office
10.2015 - 06.2016
Shift Manager/Cashier
Aldi Inc
11.2010 - 05.2015
Certificate-CIMM - Computer Integrated Machining And Manufacturing
Metropolitan Community College
Certificate-Mill - Mill
Metropolitan Community College
Certificate-Lathe - Lathe
Metropolitan Community College
Associate of Art - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
License in Life Accident And Health - Insurance
Xcel Solutions