Douglas Rogers
Cleveland-Cliffs
Romulus,MI
Summary
Results-driven Quality Inspector with extensive experience at Cleveland-Cliffs, adept at product inspection and quality assurance. Demonstrated excellence in dimensional inspection and equipment calibration, achieving significant reductions in non-conforming products. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to safety fostered efficient workflows and enhanced product integrity.
Work History
Quality Inspector
- Inspected steel products for surface defects, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to specifications.
- Recorded inspection results accurately in quality logs and production reports.
- Used gauges, micrometers, and measuring tools to verify material tolerances.
- Identified nonconforming product and routed material for rework or disposition.
- Followed safety procedures while working around heavy equipment and manufacturing lines.
- Coordinated with production teams to resolve quality issues and maintain workflow.
- Verified paperwork, labels, and traceability records for finished material.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
- Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
- Identified defects during cyclical checks.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
Trimmer
- Inspected metal strip edges for burrs, defects, and quality issues during trimming operations.
- Operated trimming equipment to maintain precise width and finish on processed steel materials.
- Removed trim scrap and maintained clear work area to support safe, continuous production flow.
- Verified material specifications and product dimensions against production requirements before release.
- Adjusted trimming setup to improve edge quality and reduce rework on finished coils.
- Coordinated with line operators to keep material moving efficiently through finishing process.
- Followed safety procedures while handling heavy steel products and operating industrial equipment.
- Maintained safety practices and quality controls.
- Maximized yield through precise trimming techniques, reducing waste while maintaining product integrity.
Bander Operator
- Inspected steel products for surface defects, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to specifications.
- Recorded inspection results accurately in quality logs and production reports.
- Used gauges, micrometers, and measuring tools to verify material tolerances.
- Identified nonconforming product and routed material for rework or disposition.
- Followed safety procedures while working around heavy equipment and manufacturing lines.
- Coordinated with production teams to resolve quality issues and maintain workflow.
- Verified paperwork, labels, and traceability records for finished material.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
- Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
- Identified defects during cyclical checks.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
Education
Skills
Product inspection
Visual inspection
Excellent mathematical skills
Dimensional inspection
Quality assurance
Equipment calibration
Quality management
Sampling methods
Surface finish evaluation
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Cleveland-Cliffs
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Trimmer
Cleveland-Cliffs
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Bander Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs
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Henry Ford College
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