Carl Gray
Quality Control Chemist
Crossett,AR
Summary
Worked in the Quality Dept for the last 7 years. Ensure raw materials meet specifications and also ensure that out finished goods meet customer demands.
Before entering the Quality Dept, Spent the previous 14 years in production, either loaded or unloaded materials into the proper locations, before becoming an operator manufacturing the finished product. Hardworking Quality Control Technician, knowledgeable about sampling and testing procedures in manufacturing environments. Leverages scientific approach to multi-task, achieve targets and integrate new ideas within existing assays and processes. Ready to apply 21 years of experience to meet any quality control objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst
Bakelite Chemicals LLC
2022.05 - Current
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Monitored process checks for proper completion and correct frequency.
- Analyzed and tested different builds to identify, trace and help resolve bugs.
- Maintained knowledge of regulatory requirements from accrediting bodies and federal, state and local requirements.
- Oversaw onsite testing for customers to meet project specifications.
- Wrote, edited and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by quality assurance team.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Chemist
Georgia Pacific Chemicals LLC
2015.08 - 2022.05
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
Operator Assistant
Georgia Pacific Chemicals
2001.05 - 2015.08
- Inspected and packaged finished products to consistently meet quality specifications and inspection criteria.
- Achieved maximum output of production with desired quality while maintaining clean and safe working area.
- Recorded products and quantities produced, gauge readings and operating times to support reporting, data controls and operational decision support.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USS Rhode Island
Kings Bay , GA
2022.02 - 2022.03
- Tested various types of [Type] equipment using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers and other laboratory instruments.
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crossett High School
Crossett, AR05.1991
Skills
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Audit Assistance
- Information Sequencing
- Chemical Handling
- Consistent Procedure and Protocol Use
- Environmental Sampling and Testing
- Raw Materials Receiving
- Analytical Methodology Validation
- Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Laboratory Equipment Calibration
- Quality Sops Development
- Data Capture and Analysis
- Cleaning and Sanitation
Timeline
Quality Assurance Analyst
Bakelite Chemicals LLC
2022.05 - Current
Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USS Rhode Island
2022.02 - 2022.03
Chemist
Georgia Pacific Chemicals LLC
2015.08 - 2022.05
Operator Assistant
Georgia Pacific Chemicals
2001.05 - 2015.08
High School Diploma -
Crossett High School
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