Bradley Smith
Cumming,GA
Summary
Proven Quality Technician and Welder with a track record of enhancing product quality and efficiency at BTD. Skilled in specifications understanding and in-process inspection, I significantly reduced defect rates by over 30%. Expert in fostering collaboration across teams, my proactive approach and quality training ensure excellence in all projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician
BTD
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
- Coordinated efforts between Quality Control teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration that improved overall consistency across sites'' operations.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
Welder
BTD
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Welder
Cowart Mulch
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Education
Welding
Lanier Technical College
Dawsonville GA06.2019
High School Diploma -
North Forsyth High School
Cumming, GA06.2017
Skills
- Specifications understanding
- In-Process Inspection
- Testing Procedures
- Quality Training
- Dimensional Inspection
- Reporting skills
- Poly Works Training
- Faro Arm Training
- First Article Inspection Reports
- Leadership Experience
Timeline
Quality Technician
BTD
10.2022 - 10.2024
Welder
BTD
08.2021 - 10.2022
Welder
Cowart Mulch
01.2021 - 08.2021
Welding
Lanier Technical College
High School Diploma -
North Forsyth High School
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