Darla Wile
Acutec Precision Aerospace
Gnadenhutten,OH
23
years of professional experience
Experienced manufacturing professional with more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, NDT, production operations, inventory-related processes, and supervisory leadership. Extensive experience maintaining accurate production and inventory records, working with with work orders and material tracking, investigating discrepancies, performing audits and inspections, and maintaining detailed documentation. Proven ability to interpret blueprints, inspection plans, specifications and technical documentation while identifying and resolving process issues. Currently working independently in the Specials Department, performing responsibilities previously handled by three separate employees and managing multiple specialty manufacturing processes and priorities. Highly detail-oriented, dependable and experienced in working across multiple areas of manufacturing
Work History
Specials Department/ CNC Manufacturing
2 Years 10 Months- Independently perform the responsibilities previously handled by three separate positions within the Specials department. managing multiple manufacturing processes and priorities.
- Operate CNC equipment to manufacture specialty parts according to engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Review and interpret blueprints, inspection plans, and technical documentation to ensure accurate completion of work.
- log jobs in and out while maintaining accurate production status and documentation.
- Create detailed work instructions to establish consistent and repeatable manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing processes to determine appropriate methods for completing unique and specialty jobs.
- Verify completed work against applicable specifications and inspection requirements with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
- Apply extensive machining, inspection, quality, and manufacturing experience to identify problems and determine solutions.
- Support consistent production processes by documenting procedures and developing clear instructions for future work
Finishing Supervisor /NDT Technician
12 Years- Transferred to the South Carolina facility for a year to set up and establish PT/MT. Get NADCAP accreditations and train personnel to level II
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests and magnetic particle tests to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Coached team members on all steps of testing phases to improve skills and support successful project outcomes.
- Supervised employees by overseeing production, processing work hours and time off requests, and conducting evaluations to enhance department productivity.
- Identified areas for process improvement and employee development needs through observations and production floor walk-throughs.
- Provided support to employees with processes and troubleshooting to advance employee skill levels.
NDT Technician/EDM Operator
4 Years 8 Months- Executed tooling set-up, machine operation, and programming according to specifications and procedures, ensuring product quality.
- Followed specifications and procedures for tooling set-up, machine operation, work piece dimensions and programming.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and specifications.
- Understood CNC coordinate systems and offsets, part inspection, print reading and cutting tool theory.
- Conducted training for new employees on multi-machine operation, enhancing team capabilities.
- Performed initial and annual NADCAP audits for both NDT and EDM departments.
- Performed deburring on parts during production to ensure smooth edges and compliance with quality standards.
- Worked in first article and final inspection as needed to help with workload.
Machinist
4 Years- Measured and verified precise tolerances using micrometers, calipers, and depth micrometers.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, grinders, saws and mills
- Verified compliance with specifications and quality standards through inspection of completed parts.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Produced sharpies and tensile samples for destructive testing processes. Ran 5 machine cells to accomplish nightly goals
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Inventory & Data Accuracy
Quality Control & Inspection
Auditing & Documentation
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Manufacturing Processes
CNC Equipment Operation
Blueprint & Technical Development
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Production Planning & Prioritization
NDT / Quality Systems
Process Documentation
Team Leadership & Training
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Specials Department/ CNC Manufacturing
Allied Machining & Engineering
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Finishing Supervisor /NDT Technician
Acutec Precision Aerospace
08.2014 - CurrentRead More
NDT Technician/EDM Operator
Windsor Beach Technologies
12.2009 - 08.2014Read More
Machinist
Modern Industries
01.2004 - 01.2008Read More
Titusville Senior High School
High School Diploma
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