Derek Peddicord
Apopka
Summary
Dynamic quality control metalworker with extensive experience at The Walt Disney Company, excelling in safety compliance and inspection techniques. Proven ability in quality control and kitchen safety, ensuring top-notch standards. Adept at collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency and uphold rigorous safety protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC Metalworker (NDT)
The Walt Disney Company
Lake Buena Vista
01.2018 - 04.2025
- Inspection of ride and show components, including structural track elements, vehicle parts, etc.
- Maintain adherence to ride law safety and compliance
Utility Inspector
Diversified Field Services
Leesburg
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all necessary information was included in documents.
- Report all daily construction results to chief inspector.
Quality Control Metalworker (NDT)
The Walt Disney Company
Lake Buena Vista
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Inspection of ride and show components, including structural track components, vehicle parts, etc.
- Maintain adherence to ride law, safety, and compliance.
Air Force Nondestructive Inpector
Air Force Reserve
Homestead
10.2013 - 04.2017
- Conducted inspections of military aircraft utilizing nondestructive inspection techniques.
i.e. Visual Inspection, Magnetic Particle inspection, Dye and Fluorescent Penetrant inspection, Ultrasonic inspection, Eddy Current inspection, and Radiographic inspection.
Line Cook
The Walt Disney Company
Lake Buena Vista
10.2009 - 01.2016
- Preparation and cooking of menu items in various restaurants ranging over the Walt Disney property.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keystone Heights High School
Keystone Heights, FL05-2006
Skills
- Nondestructive testing
- Visual inspection
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Ultrasonic inspection
- Dye penetrant inspection
- Quality assurance
- Dimensional inspection
Certification
- In-house certifications with Disney including: Visual Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Liquid Penetrant inspection (Visible Dye and Flourescent), Ultrasonic inspection, and Electromagnetic Wire Rope Testing (EWRT).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QC Metalworker (NDT)
The Walt Disney Company
01.2018 - 04.2025
Utility Inspector
Diversified Field Services
10.2017 - 12.2017
Quality Control Metalworker (NDT)
The Walt Disney Company
01.2017 - 10.2017
Air Force Nondestructive Inpector
Air Force Reserve
10.2013 - 04.2017
Line Cook
The Walt Disney Company
10.2009 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Keystone Heights High School
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