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Cassandra M. Harrell

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Summary

Cassandra M. Harrell is an experienced production welder with over 30 years in the field, skilled in various welding techniques and safety practices. She has a strong background in training and mentoring new employees, as well as documentation and quality assurance in manufacturing.

Professional fabrication specialist with strong track record in metalworking, welding, and precision machinery operation. Known for focus on team collaboration and achieving high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments. Adaptable to changing project requirements and consistently reliable. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, material selection, and safety protocols.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fabrication Specialist

Caterpillar
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality with meticulous attention to detail in assembly, welding, and finishing procedures.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.

Production Welder/Quality Auditor/ Team leader/ Production Trainer/Mentor

Rite-Hite Corporation
06.2012 - 01.2023
  • Create and maintain program documentation (lesson plans, instructor guides, visuals, work instructions, etc.) to support the overall manufacturing training program.
  • Design and implement a formal, structured production training program that includes skill assessments, metrics, OJT tools, knowledge retention, and skills tracking across the plant.
  • Coordinate and track a 30-60-90-day orientation process for new production employees.
  • Assess training needs through surveys, employee interviews, focus groups, or consultation with managers or trainers.
  • Understands, supports, and helps to enforce safe production practices.
  • Knowledgeable in Mig stainless and aluminum welding, Spray arc, and flux core welding
  • Sit-down forklift operator certification.
  • Comprehend, promote, and reinforce safe production methods.
  • Assist with the onboarding of new hires.
  • Performs visual, dimensional, and operational audits of all manufacturing and shipping/staging work areas.
  • Audits processes against standards such as work instructions, quality alerts, work orders, etc., to ensure personnel follow specifications.
  • Review parts used in welding/assembly for conformity to prints. May work with the Engineering group to update and make changes to BOM as required.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
  • Trained new hires on proper welding techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols to ensure consistent work quality across the team.
  • Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities.
  • Gathered and reviewed current data to determine areas in need of improvement.
  • Updated quality control records and reports.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
12-2022

Skills

  • Proficient in MIG welding for stainless steel and aluminum
  • Collaborates effectively with teams
  • Reliable team member
  • Creation of work instructions
  • Effective personnel communication
  • Familiar with quality assurance processes
  • Proficient in production quality standards
  • Awareness of safety and quality regulations
  • Effective communication
  • Practical training facilitation

Certification

  • Certificate of Excellence June 26, 2021, in recognition of my commitment to the production team. For always going above and beyond to produce a quality product.
  • Responsible for training new employees in different areas of production.
  • Certificate of Excellence September 24, 2022, in recognition of my outstanding performance. I mastered various workstations in a short period while in Hi-cap. I reduced the backlog of lips by 95%.
  • Certificate of Excellence June 17, 2023, in recognition of my outstanding work ethic and dedication to the production team.
  • Certificate of Excellence September 23, 2023, in recognition of my dedication to the safety and mentor team.
  • In 2022/2023, I received recognition for teaching individuals who were not skilled in welding the fundamental basics of the trade.

Timeline

Fabrication Specialist

Caterpillar
01.2024 - Current

Production Welder/Quality Auditor/ Team leader/ Production Trainer/Mentor

Rite-Hite Corporation
06.2012 - 01.2023

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Belhaven University

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