Elizabeth Smith
Dothan,AL
Summary
Proficient Fabrication Technician skilled in manufacturing practices. Focused on achieving tight deadlines and performing high-quality work. Reads and interprets plans and schematics. Talented Production professional offering 38 years of fabrication experience. Excellent record of managing deadlines while producing quality work. Good teamwork and time management abilities. Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.
Overview
77
77
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Technician
Dunbarton
Dothan, AL
11.1983 - Current
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Nailed and welded pieces into place by securing paneled edges and machine-made molding to structures.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Organized materials, maintained appropriate levels and avoided waste.
- Inspected and tested finished products for compliance with tolerances.
- Set up and used electric, pneumatic and hand tools.
- Used break presses to fabricate metal frames according to production requirements.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Adhered to lean manufacturing principles to maintain efficiency.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Maintained counts and lifts, shifts and stocks materials and parts.
- Built containers and packed parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
- Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
- Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.
Quality Control Inspector
Dunbarton
Dothan, AL
11.1983 - Current
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold best-in-class knowledge of Rediframe products.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
- Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
- Examined products for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of paint thickness and adhesion on painted parts to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
- Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mitchell High School
Mitchell, IN05.1980
Skills
- Measuring understanding
- Basic math abilities
- Manufacturing experience
- Finishing work
- Materials handling
- Mechanical skills
- Materials management
- Assembly and production
- Equipment operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Fusing, cutting and measuring tools experience
- Manufacturing
I am forklift certified I also have key leader experience. I have some office skills .
I have been forklift certified for about 9 years. I was the second shift key leader for about 8 months. I can operate a computer and I know how to se the AS400 program as well as Excell.
Timeline
Fabrication Technician
Dunbarton
11.1983 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Dunbarton
11.1983 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mitchell High School