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Dainard Piercy

Summary

Methodical Quality Assurance Manager with superb problem-solving and analytical abilities. Keeps meticulous records and identify and troubleshoot problems. Specialties include operational improvements, program implementation and documentation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

QA/QC Manager

US Inspection & Consulting
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
  • Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
  • Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Documented inspection results by completing logs.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.

Detail Foreman

Derr / Gruenwald
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.

Welding Foreman

Williams Erection Company
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.

Journeyman Ironworker

Superior Rigging & Erecting
09.2019 - 04.2022
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
  • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
  • Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
  • Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.

Education

No Degree - Welding

Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta
Duluth, GA
12.2013

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

Itt Technical Institute
Atlanta, GA
10.2007

Skills

  • Technical Drawings
  • Analyzing Data
  • MS Office
  • Documenting Evidence
  • Construction Compliance
  • Project Deadlines
  • Blueprints and Plans
  • Quality Control
  • Project Management
  • Inspection Reporting

Timeline

QA/QC Manager

US Inspection & Consulting
06.2023 - Current

Detail Foreman

Derr / Gruenwald
09.2022 - 06.2023

Welding Foreman

Williams Erection Company
04.2022 - 09.2022

Journeyman Ironworker

Superior Rigging & Erecting
09.2019 - 04.2022

No Degree - Welding

Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

Itt Technical Institute
Dainard Piercy