Chris Vukovich
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations. Seasoned Quality Control Technician offering 25 years of quality control experience. Methodical and diligent professional well-versed in managing rigorous inspection schedules and collaborating with leadership to solve production problems.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Ingrammicro
10.2019 - 11.2023
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications, and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to [Type] specifications.
- Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
Production Worker
Sunnen
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Lab Technician
Sun Edison
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
10.2007 - 04.2014
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Quality Control Technician
Arvin-Meritor
05.2003 - 09.2007
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Led root cause analysis to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.
- Carried out ad-hoc inspections to verify conformance with agreed standards.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
Stamping Engineer
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
04.2002 - 11.2002
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Illustrated potential obstacles when conducting site assessments for planned projects.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
Quality Engineer
Johnson Controls Seating
06.2001 - 04.2002
Tooling Engineer (resident)
General Motors Wentzville
11.1999 - 06.2001
Quality Engineer Tool and Diemaker
Ford Motor Co
11.1969 - 11.1999
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
- Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects.
- Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
- Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Executed operational audits and assessed company operations, compliance and other associated risks.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI12.1978
Skills
- Routing Inspections
- Samples Comparison
- Trend Tracking
- Quality Assurance Requirements
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Equipment Inspection
- Testing Procedures
- Specifications Understanding
- Documentation Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Documentation Expertise
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Calibration
Certification
- QTC - Quality Technician Certification
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Ingrammicro
10.2019 - 11.2023
Production Worker
Sunnen
06.2018 - 12.2018
Lab Technician
Sun Edison
11.2014 - 04.2015
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
10.2007 - 04.2014
Quality Control Technician
Arvin-Meritor
05.2003 - 09.2007
Stamping Engineer
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
04.2002 - 11.2002
Quality Engineer
Johnson Controls Seating
06.2001 - 04.2002
Tooling Engineer (resident)
General Motors Wentzville
11.1999 - 06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Schoolcraft College
Quality Engineer Tool and Diemaker
Ford Motor Co
11.1969 - 11.1999
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