DALTON MOCK
Sylvania,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I also am very quick to mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
10.2024 - Current
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Administered competency tests to determine engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
- Checked software programs for usability, functionality, and design issues.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Developed corrective action plans based on findings from investigations and audits.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
- Ensured that all products met customer requirements prior to shipment.
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified potential sources of quality issues.
- Generated reports summarizing inspection results, defect trends, and other statistical data.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Assisted engineering department with design verification tests as needed.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Analyzed data from process control systems to identify trends in product quality.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Toolbox Coordinator
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Ensure every tool has been chitted out when used.
- Sign in and out of book every morning and evening ensuring all tools are put back in the correct location and not lost.
- Make sure every tool is etched and belongs in the right tool box.
- Have every document signed and filled out correctly for audits.
CEO
Little Darlin Bar
, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Created and maintained a safe and welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Managed the daily operations of the bar, including scheduling staff, ordering inventory, and processing payments.
- Monitored alcohol consumption to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensured all equipment was properly functioning and maintained in accordance with health code standards.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for supplies such as food ingredients and cleaning products.
- Analyzed financial data to determine operational efficiency and profitability trends.
- Established policies regarding employee conduct, dress code, service expectations.
- Trained new employees in proper safety protocols as well as customer service techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of expenses related to running the bar including payroll costs.
- Designed promotional materials such as flyers or digital advertisements for upcoming events.
- Collaborated with local businesses on cross-promotional initiatives that drove more traffic into the bar.
- Advertised job openings through various channels such as online job boards or local newspapers.
- Participated in community outreach activities to build relationships within the neighborhood.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Farmer
Millican Farms
Sylvania, GA
06.2017 - Current
- Performed general maintenance on farm equipment and buildings
- Implemented pest control methods to protect crops from infestation
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, plant and harvest crops
- Monitored the health of livestock and administered treatments when necessary
- Analyzed weather data to make informed decisions about planting times and harvesting dates.
- Assessed market conditions to identify opportunities for selling products at optimal prices.
- Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with local laws concerning animal welfare.
- Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
- Developed strategies that promote efficient use of resources such as water and energy.
- Attended conferences and seminars to keep up-to-date on new developments in agriculture field.
- Planned and implemented crop rotation schedules to maximize soil fertility.
- Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.
- Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Recorded information such as production costs, yields, grades, moisture content, and other data related to crop production.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
- Applied pesticides according to safety regulations to control pests and diseases affecting plants.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems and farming processes.
- Inspected facilities daily to comply with health, sanitation and safety standards and maintain agricultural biodiversity across farm.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Cared for and maintained plants in different climate-controlled areas.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Perform regular maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Repaired turbine blades using special welding techniques such as TIG welding processes.
- Performed minor repairs on welding machines when necessary.
- Performed basic welding tasks when necessary.
- Performed welding repairs on body panels when necessary.
- Prepared and cleaned weld joints for welding process.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Repaired and maintained heavy welding equipment.
- Developed welding plans and procedures for production processes.
- Calibrated welding machines according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Welded damaged frames using arc welding techniques.
- Repaired damaged parts using welding techniques when necessary.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic II
Gulfstream
Savannah, Ga
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted senior technicians in troubleshooting complex problems related to airframe structures
- Inspected and tested aircraft components for conformance to specifications.
- Skilled in reading blueprints and schematics for assembling aircraft components
- Efficiently inspected workpieces for surface defects using magnifying devices or optical comparators.
- Drilled holes in structural parts for rivets or bolts.
- Assembled aircraft subassemblies by bolting or riveting components together.
- Aligned structural assemblies with jigs and fixtures prior to joining them with fasteners.
- Replaced worn or defective parts using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Fabricated replacement parts using sheet metal cutting shears, brakes and forming dies when necessary.
- Applied sealants to prevent leakage of fluids from joints and seams between structural members.
- Conducted periodic inspections of aircraft structure to detect signs of corrosion or damage due to wear or fatigue.
- Cleaned repaired areas before applying primer coatings or paint finishes to the surface of the repaired structure.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and dial indicators during inspection processes.
- Followed safety regulations while working around hazardous materials including fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluid.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each aircraft in accordance with FAA requirements.
- Collaborated closely with other mechanics in order to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems related to aircraft structure.
- Researched technical manuals for information regarding repair techniques for specific components.
- Provided guidance and training to less experienced mechanics on the job site.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Installed new structural parts, such as stringers, ribs, bulkheads, floor boards, control surfaces and tail sections.
- Fabricated, repaired, and installed aircraft structural assemblies.
- Managed inventory of structural parts and materials, ensuring availability for scheduled maintenance.
- Inspected aircraft structural components for stress damage and initiated repairs.
- Applied sealants and adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Documented maintenance actions and repairs in aircraft logs and maintenance records.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to modify aircraft structures for performance enhancements.
- Trained junior mechanics in aircraft structural maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Operated ground support equipment for aircraft maintenance and repair tasks.
- Participated in aircraft recovery missions, assessing and repairing structural damages.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Manufacturing Technician
Briggs & Stratton
Statesboro, GA
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Trained new employees on machine operation, safety procedures and work instructions
- Operated production equipment using current work instructions and station manuals
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to safety, quality control and environmental protection
- Utilized hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments and test equipment in a safe manner.
- Performed preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery.
- Developed new processes for improved efficiency in production.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure accuracy.
- Documented results of all tests performed and reported any discrepancies.
- Adjusted, maintained, and repaired various types of manufacturing equipment.
- Operated automated systems to produce product according to customer specifications.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to the manufacture of products.
- Assisted in training other technicians on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Followed detailed instructions from engineering personnel during production runs.
- Maintained a clean work area by disposing of waste materials properly.
- Worked with engineers to design molds for injection molding process.
- Calibrated measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers.
- Programmed CNC machines for cutting and drilling operations.
- Performed machine set-up activities prior to start up of production run.
- Identified problems within the assembly line and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Analyzed data from production logs in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Monitored manufacturing processes for compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results, test data, calibration activities, and other related documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Screven County High School
Sylvania, GA05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASkills
- Effective Decision Making
- Welding Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Clean Work Area
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- Talent Development
- Inspirational leadership
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Financial Leadership
- Operations Management
- Annual Planning
- New Business Development
- Environmental Control System Repair
- Sealant Application Techniques
- Structural Assembly Techniques
- Fastener Selection Knowledge
- Electrical System Troubleshooting
- Rivet Installation Expertise
- Aviation safety regulations
- Quality assurance procedures
- HAZMAT handling
- Aircraft equipment installation
- Aircraft inspections
- Sampling methods
- Audit Coordination
- Materials Testing
- Employee Supervision
- Product Inspection
- Process Improvement
- Equipment Calibration
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Training and mentorship
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical knowledge
- Production methods
- Visual inspections
- Production experience
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Protocols
- Quality Control
- Blueprint understanding
- Visual Inspection
- Mastery of quality processes
- Recordkeeping
- Contract Management
- Quality inspection
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Gulfstream Aerospace
10.2024 - Current
Toolbox Coordinator
Gulfstream Aerospace
05.2024 - Current
CEO
Little Darlin Bar
09.2022 - Current
Aircraft Structural Mechanic II
Gulfstream
06.2022 - 10.2024
Manufacturing Technician
Briggs & Stratton
03.2022 - 07.2022
Farmer
Millican Farms
06.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Screven County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Southern University