James Wilbourn
White Bird,ID
Summary
Professional with strong background in inspection, ready to ensure quality and compliance. Skilled in identifying issues, maintaining safety standards, and utilizing precision tools effectively. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing requirements. Reliable, results-driven, with keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence.
Professional inspector with extensive experience in quality assurance and compliance. Known for keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining high standards. Adept at working collaboratively with teams to achieve results and adapt to evolving requirements. Skilled in using inspection tools and methodologies to ensure product integrity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspector 2 Quality Control
Premire Tech
Blackfoot, ID
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Identified defects and non-conformities, implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality.
- Collaborated with production teams to streamline inspection processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained junior inspectors on best practices for quality control and inspection techniques.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Analyzed inspection data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
Quality Control Supervisor
TMCO, LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Led a team of 4 in ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
- Managed quality documentation from receipt to shipment.
- Utilized advanced inspection tools, including 2D/3D scanners and CMM, to maintain precision and traceability.
- Supervised calibration, quality documentation, and records retention for client verification, meeting rigorous industry standards for durability and reliability across various.
- Completed First Article Inspection (FAI) is a production validation process for verifying that a new or modified production process produces conforming parts
Superintendent/Operations
Highgarden Capital
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted client site visits to assess project needs.
- Served as Superintendent overseeing daily construction operations, ensuring on-site safety, quality control, and adherence to schedules. Coordinated with subcontractors.
- Managed site logistics and facilitated communication between project stakeholders.
- Directed work crews, supervised project progress, resolved on-site issues, and maintained compliance with design specifications and building codes.
- Responsible for project documentation and ensuring all stages met budget and quality expectations.
- Provided general oversight of all subcontractors and field workers.
- CDL-A Operations Management.
- Trip-Planning
Quality Control Inspector
Key Technology Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led quality assurance for food processing and sorting equipment, overseeing compliance with industry standards.
- Managed inspection protocols, defect identification, and resolution in optical sorting and conveyor solutions to ensure product integrity.
- Utilized data-driven intelligence to improve processes, maximize yield, and optimize equipment performance.
- Collaborated with engineering and production teams to implement improvements, supporting continuous operational enhancements in line with company quality goals.
Quality Control Machinist
Central Expanded Metal, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Operated and maintained various machining equipment to produce expanded metal products, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications.
- Set up machines, monitored production processes, and performed routine inspections to maintain quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize manufacturing efficiency, and implement process improvements.
Education
A.A.S - Applied Science
St. Gregory University
01-2016
Diploma - undefined
Meeker High School
01-1991
Skills
- Project Kick-off Facilitation
- Budgeting and Scheduling
- Subcontractor Management
- Forklift
- Manufacturing Planning Coordination
- Equipment Purchasing and Submittal Stewardship
- Profit/Loss Responsibility
- Production and Revenue Target Achievement
- Procurement Management
- Overhead Cost Monitoring and Management
- Organizational, Planning, and Problem-solving Skills
- Team Leadership and Performance Management
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Safety awareness
- Clean driving record
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment operation
- Paperwork evaluations
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Report writing
- Sample collection
- Product testing
- Industry standards
- Industry expertise
- Corrective action planning
Certification
- CDL License - present
- Forklift License - Present
- CNM Training - present
Timeline
Inspector 2 Quality Control
Premire Tech
10.2025 - Current
Quality Control Supervisor
TMCO, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Superintendent/Operations
Highgarden Capital
01.2019 - 01.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Key Technology Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
Quality Control Machinist
Central Expanded Metal, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2016
Diploma - undefined
Meeker High School
A.A.S - Applied Science
St. Gregory University