ERIC ROYAL
Raynham,MA
Summary
Inspection professional with proven expertise in regulatory compliance, quality control, and safety inspections. Conducts thorough examinations using inspection tools and measurement techniques, identifies inconsistencies, and drives corrective actions. Maintains accurate records and delivers clear, factual reports to support continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Inspector
High Tech Turning
Watertown , MA
11.2017 - 11.2026
- Trained incoming inspectors and engineers on high-tech turning quality standards and procedures, enhancing team competency.
- Reviewed nonconforming parts and sent them for rework.
- Tracked quality deviations and recommended corrective actions to appropriate personnel, facilitating timely resolutions.
- Checked precision-turned parts for high-tech turning with calipers and micrometers.
- Compared dimensions to blueprints and customer specs.
- Completed visual and NDT inspections with established tools to find defects.
- Collaborated with machine operators to resolve inspection and fit issues, ensuring product specifications were met.
- Worked with engineers and management to resolve compliance issues found during inspections.
- Talked with the production team about quality control concerns to improve product quality.
- Recorded inspection findings in quality logs and reports.
- Ensured timely documentation of logs and paperwork to support quality processes.
Shelter Manager
Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home Inc.
Brighton, MA
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Managed daily animal care and medical needs, assisting with exams, restraint, and vaccinations while implementing disease control measures to ensure animal health. Facilitated volunteer satisfaction and served as the primary contact for community and group volunteer days. Addressed animal emergencies and provided necessary medications. Oversaw facilities and equipment maintenance, conducted training and orientations for volunteers, and tracked inventory to support operational efficiency. Excelled at attention to detail and adequate animal record keeping. Developed weekly volunteer communication updates and engaged public to promote shelter initiatives and services, enhancing community involvement. Promoted from Shelter Attendant to Shelter Manager within one year.
- Accomplishments:
- - Exceeded adoption goals by 30% year over last.
- - Expanded volunteer base from 7,000 hrs to over 8,000+ in one year.
- - Realized $13k in expense savings within 6 months through inventory management system implementation.
- - Managed over 40 - 60 volunteers a week and trained approximately 60 per month.
Welder/Fabricator/Assembly
Bennet Building Structures
Augusta, GA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Welded structural steel components for building structures fabrication at Bennet Building Structures.
- Read blueprints and shop drawings for precise fabrication and fit-up work.
- Measured, cut, and shaped metal parts using saws, torches, and grinders.
- Transitioned from shipping to fabrication shop, applying specialized skills to enhance efficiency. Shifted between projects and solved problems independently, showcasing adaptability. Excelled at attention to detail in reading blueprints ensuring accurate assembly and construction for successful project completion. Successfully met project deadlines and quotas by effectively working within a limited team.
BOH/Assembly/Guest Assistance
Toys R Us
Augusta, GA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Streamlined back of house operations through product assembly and inventory management. Facilitated efficient truck days by stocking and tracking BOH items.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Live Sound Engineer
Sector 7G
Augusta, GA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Mixed front-of-house audio for Sector 7G live events.
- Adjusted monitor levels during rehearsals and performances.
- Set up microphones, mixers, amplifiers, and speakers.
- Developed promotional materials for various venues to enhance audience engagement. Set up equipment and confirmed all items were properly handled and functional. Executed sound checks to ensure equipment functionality and troubleshoot sound issues, maintaining high audio quality. Supervised performance to ensure smooth execution and adherence to schedule.. Responded to technical emergencies swiftly to minimize disruptions during events. calmly and efficiently.. Coordinated performance requirements and met strict deadlines to ensure successful event execution.
Machinist/5S
Georgia Ironworks
Grovetown, GA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Set up lathes, mills, and grinders for ironworks machining operations.
- Read blueprints and shop drawings for precision part fabrication.
- Measured metal components with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Operated manual machining equipment while pursuing trade school education in machine tool technology, focusing on CNC operation.
Education
Communications with a concentration in Music Education
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Augusta, GA01-2009
AS - Machine Tool Technology with a Computer Numerical Control Specialist Certificate
AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Augusta, GA01-2008
Skills
- Quality inspection and reporting
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measurement
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Visual inspection techniques
- Inspection protocols and NDT testing
- Inspection protocols
- NDT testing
Timeline
Lead Inspector
High Tech Turning
11.2017 - 11.2026
Shelter Manager
Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2017
Welder/Fabricator/Assembly
Bennet Building Structures
01.2012 - 01.2013
BOH/Assembly/Guest Assistance
Toys R Us
01.2009 - 01.2012
Live Sound Engineer
Sector 7G
01.2007 - 01.2009
Machinist/5S
Georgia Ironworks
01.2006 - 01.2009
Communications with a concentration in Music Education
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
AS - Machine Tool Technology with a Computer Numerical Control Specialist Certificate
AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE