DEMETRA WEDDINGTON
Omaha, NE,Nebraska
Summary
Reliable Quality Control Specialist with abilities in blueprint interpretation, operations monitoring and quality control inspections. Outstanding communication, active listening and organizational talents. Physically fit and adaptable with the capability to work in various work environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Lozier
08.2021 - Current
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
Machine Operator Technician
3m
03.2011 - 07.2021
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Production Team Leader
Caterpillar
06.2000 - 01.2010
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Phy
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05.2026
High School Diploma -
Lithonia High School
Lithonia, GA06.1993
Skills
- Compliance Verification
- Calibration Standards
- Product Sampling
- Testing Procedures
- Lean Manufacturing
- Inspections and Reviews
- Visual Inspection
- Conflict resolution
- Root cause analysis
- Quality management systems
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of the Uprites project.
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Lozier
08.2021 - Current
Machine Operator Technician
3m
03.2011 - 07.2021
Production Team Leader
Caterpillar
06.2000 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts - Phy
Metropolitan Community College
High School Diploma -
Lithonia High School
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