Austin Hunter
Brookston,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Manufacturing Professional with over five years in quality inspection and precision gage calibration. Expert in maintaining high quality standards, documenting inspections, and meeting production deadlines in fast-paced environments. Skilled in calibrating precision measuring equipment, managing databases, and driving continuous process improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gage Lab Technician
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services
Lafayette, IN
03.2024 - Current
- Perform calibration and certification of precision gaging equipment and torque wrenches used in the manufacturing of Caterpillar engine components.
- Managed weekly certification schedules, ensuring timely calibration and return of all required equipment.
- Removed, inspected, calibrated, documented, and redistributed measuring equipment to production lines and controlled tool storage to support operational needs.
- Maintained detailed calibration records to ensure compliance with company and quality standards.
- Work independently while supporting production to minimize equipment downtime.
Quality Parts Inspector
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services
Lafayette, Indiana
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Performed detailed inspections of engine components to identify defects and nonconforming parts.
- Worked closely with production personnel to ensure all customer specifications and quality standards were met.
- Helped prevent manufacturing defects that could lead to engine failures.
- Recorded inspection results and maintained accurate documentation for quality assurance.
- Received incoming shipments and accurately entered shipping information into the company’s database.
Mud Jacker
Advanced Concrete Raising
Lake Village, Indiana
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Raised and leveled residential and commercial concrete to ensure structural integrity using specialized mud-jacking techniques.
- Drilled lift holes and prepared concrete slurry mixtures for pumping operations.
- Operated skid steers and mini excavators for efficient loading of equipment and materials to support project timelines.
- Maintained a safe, organized job site while working efficiently in a team environment.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance and organized daily job preparation to maximize operational readiness.
Education
Sheridan High School
Sheridan , INSkills
- Perform calibration and certification of precision gaging equipment and torque wrenches used in the manufacturing of Caterpillar engine components
- Precision gauge calibration
- Torque wrench certification
- Manage weekly certification schedules to ensure all required equipment is calibrated and returned before deadlines
- Remove, inspect, calibrate, document, and redistribute measuring equipment to production lines and controlled tool storage
- Maintain detailed calibration records while ensuring compliance with company and quality standards
- Quality inspection
- Quality assurance
- Manufacturing operations
- Calibration recordkeeping
- Blueprint interpretation
- Database management
- Root cause analysis
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Heavy equipment operation
- Skid steer operation
- Mini excavator operation
- Workplace safety
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Gage Lab Technician
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services
03.2024 - Current
Quality Parts Inspector
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services
01.2021 - 03.2024
Mud Jacker
Advanced Concrete Raising
04.2020 - 12.2020
Sheridan High School