Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certificatesandlicenses
Interests
Timeline
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Carl D. Prytula

Carl D. Prytula

Sterling Heights,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented Quality Technician proficient in sampling, measuring and testing plastic automotive interior trim materials. Bringing deep understanding of reporting, quality assurance, and compliance issues. Looking for new professional challenges with a growing company.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Technician

JVIS USA, LLC
07.2010 - Current
  • Managed calibration schedules for all measurement equipment, ensuring accurate readings and minimal downtime due to maintenance or repairs.
  • Training new quality inspectors GRR, SPC variable, attribute and destructive testing.
  • Intro and updates to inspection instructions, specifications and attribute sheets, control limits and capability information.
  • Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
  • Enhanced manufacturing processes by implementing standardized testing procedures and documentation practices.
  • Streamlined the inspection process, reducing time spent on non-value-added tasks and increasing overall efficiency.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.

Grocery Store Clerk

Meijer
10.2010 - 12.2010


  • Temporary Part Time
  • Grocery Store Clerk: Receive and Stock Dry Groceries, Dairy Products and Frozen Foods
  • Maintained general knowledge of departments to help customers quickly locate products and merchandise.

Quality Technician, Quality Engineer

Masonico, LLC (Cadence Innovation, LLC) (Venture Industries, LLC)
01.1994 - 05.2010
  • (Plant closed)
  • 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.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
  • Managed calibration schedules for all measurement equipment, ensuring accurate readings and minimal downtime due to maintenance or repairs.
  • Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring defects, enabling targeted corrective actions that reduced future occurrences significantly.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving quality-related complaints in a timely manner.
  • Reduced production defects by collaborating with engineering teams to develop corrective actions.

Quality Control Inspector

ALCO Plastics
12.1991 - 01.1994
  • Inspection and testing of interior plastic automobile components
  • Tear-seam, Dimension, Thickness, Density, Weight and Impact testing
  • (Plant closed)

Education

2002 - SPC 1&2, Quality Systems

Baker College of Flint
Flint, MI
01.2002

High School Credit Completion -

Clintondale High School
Clinton Township, MI
01.1985

Eleventh Grade - High School Credit Requirements

Mount Clemens High School
Mount Clemens, MI
01.1983

Skills

  • Supplier quality
  • TS16949
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Calibration
  • Calibration standards
  • 5S
  • Supplier improvement practices
  • Laboratory computer systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quality auditing
  • Data Collection

Certificatesandlicenses

  • Forklift, Masonico LLC, Fraser, MI and Meijer, Inc, Warren, MI
  • Overhead Crane, Cadence Innovation LLC, MI

Interests

  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Reading
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a Michigan
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Wine Tasting
  • Drawing and Painting
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Road Trips

Timeline

Grocery Store Clerk

Meijer
10.2010 - 12.2010

Quality Technician

JVIS USA, LLC
07.2010 - Current

Quality Technician, Quality Engineer

Masonico, LLC (Cadence Innovation, LLC) (Venture Industries, LLC)
01.1994 - 05.2010

Quality Control Inspector

ALCO Plastics
12.1991 - 01.1994

High School Credit Completion -

Clintondale High School

Eleventh Grade - High School Credit Requirements

Mount Clemens High School

2002 - SPC 1&2, Quality Systems

Baker College of Flint
Carl D. Prytula