Quality Inspector, 2007-2011
- Performed First-Piece, In-Progress and Final Inspections of Carbide and High-Speed Steel Cutting Tools for Appearance, Dimensional Characteristics and Performance Using Precision Inspection Tools and Instruments to Demonstrate Compliance of Product Quality in Relationship to Drawings and Specifications.
- Improved Product Quality by Conducting Thorough Inspections and Identifying Defects in a Timely Manner.
- Reduced Product Rejection Rates by Collaborating with Production Teams to Address Quality Issues Proactively and Reduce Scrap.
- Monitored Product Quality at All Stages of Production Process.
- Provided Feedback to Production Team Regarding Product Quality.
- Followed Standard Operating Procedures for Inspections.
- Preformed Final Inspections on Out-Sourced Tooling,
- Quality Audits.
Coating Specialist, 2003-2007
- Responsible for Set-Up and Application of Specific/Specialized Coatings for Precision Cutting Tools. (ALtima, ALtin, Tin, TiALN, TiCN) Specified by End-User. Following Strict Procedure Guidelines in Environmentally Clean Controlled Setting.
- Duties Include Logging in Orders Ensuring Paperwork, Blueprints Work Orders are Accurate & Complete.
- Proper Documentation & Reporting.
- Coordinated Coating Production Runs Within Department and Other Departments on Priority Bases.
- Set-Up Coating Production Fixtures and Production Cycle Runs.
- Preformed Pre-Run 100% Detailed Visual Inspections Under Microscope, Manually Removing any Burns, Dirt or Debris to Ensure Proper Coating Adhesion. Removing and Reporting any Damaged or Non-Conforming Tools from Run.
- Monitored Coaters and Computers to Ensure Proper Progression of Coating Process, Troubleshooting any Problems or Irregularities.
- Solely Ran 3rd Shift Coating Cell Successfully with Time Management Skills and High Production Rates.
- Responsible for Monthly Cleaning and Maintenance of Coaters Which Included Complete Disassembly of Internal Parts/Panels, Sandblasting, Cleaning, Proper/Complete Reassembly and Cryo Pump Regeneration.
CNC Set-Up Operator, 2002-2003
- Responsible for the Set-Up & Production of Solid Carbide Drills on an Anca 5-Axis CNC for the Large Drill Cell, Including New Work Orders and Customer Regrinds.
- Required Print Reading and Use of Precision Hand Tools.
- Performed 1st Piece Inspections Relative to Product Quality in Relationship to Drawings & Specifications.
- Recognized for Quality & High Production Rates.
Centerless Grinder Operator, 1999-2002
- Responsible for Set-Up and Production on Manual Centerless Grinder in Countersink Cell. Ground Parts to Specified Diameter Working Within Very Tight Tolerance Specifications as Low as .0001.
- Performed First-Piece Inspections.
- Job Performance Allowed Me to Move Around Department Gaining Additional Exposure and Knowledge of Other Machines.
- Required Print Reading and Use of Precision Measuring Tools.
- Assisted Departments Quality Inspector with Final Inspections.