Henry Allman
Gaston,SC
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Inspector
American Sprialweld pipe
Columbia , SC
07.2000 - 10.2024
- Reviewed blueprints and technical specifications to verify product conformance.
- Performed mechanical, electrical, functional, and dimensional inspections on components and assemblies.
- Inspected parts for defects such as cracks, chips, scratches, burrs or other surface imperfections.
- Tested products for performance and reliability.
- Recorded test results in logbooks and databases.
- Communicated with engineering staff regarding quality assurance issues.
- Analyzed data to identify trends or patterns of defective parts.
- Conducted process audits to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality.
- Recommended corrective actions to improve processes and product quality.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper inspection techniques to team members.
- Utilized measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Assisted in the development of inspection criteria for new products and processes.
- Maintained accurate records of all testing activities performed during shift operations.
- Evaluated incoming material from suppliers against drawings and purchase order specifications.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while conducting tests.
- Monitored production processes for conformance with quality standards.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations when necessary.
- Trained personnel in the use of inspection equipment.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
QA Inspector
American Sprialweld pipe
Columbia, SC
06.2000 - 10.2024
- Reviewed blueprints and technical specifications to verify product conformance.
- Tested products for performance and reliability.
- Recorded test results in logbooks and databases.
- Communicated with engineering staff regarding quality assurance issues.
- Inspected parts for defects such as cracks, chips, scratches, burrs or other surface imperfections.
- Conducted process audits to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality.
- Documented non-conformance issues using standard forms.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper inspection techniques to team members.
- Utilized measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Maintained accurate records of all testing activities performed during shift operations.
- Evaluated incoming material from suppliers against drawings and purchase order specifications.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while conducting tests.
- Monitored production processes for conformance with quality standards.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations when necessary.
- Trained personnel in the use of inspection equipment.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Airport High School
West Columbia, SC06-1981
Skills
- Documentation Review
- Quality Management Systems
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Visual Inspection
- Product Inspection
- Raw materials testing
- Specifications reading
- Materials Testing
- Process Improvement
- QC planning
- Non-conformance reporting
- Error reduction
- Equipment Calibration
- Recordkeeping
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Inspection documentation
- Test equipment operation
- Visual inspections
- Material testing
- Quality Control
- Sampling procedures
- Inspections and reviews
- Quality processes
- Blueprint understanding
- Quality Control Planning
- Safety Procedures
- Acceptance requirements
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety Protocols
- Report Generation
- Inspection procedures
- Training and mentorship
- Inspection protocols
Timeline
QA Inspector
American Sprialweld pipe
07.2000 - 10.2024
QA Inspector
American Sprialweld pipe
06.2000 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Airport High School