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JAMES FITZSIMMONS

Newfane,USA

Summary

Adept at manual and performance testing, I leveraged cross-functional coordination to enhance test efficiency at Sumitomo Rubber USA, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. My expertise in test planning and a proactive approach to troubleshooting have significantly contributed to product quality, exemplified by a notable improvement in test turnaround times.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Tire test coordinator

Sumitomo Rubber USA
06.2011 - 11.2024
  • Maintain records on tire specifications, test procedures and test requests
  • Schedule work for all shifts in the given area of responsibility to maintain maximum output
  • Arrange for repairs and routine maintenance in the test area to maintain minimum down time
  • Mount and dismount tires as required to maintain maximum output in the test lab
  • Operate test equipment and tire changing equipment
  • Perform compliance tests per Department of Transportation specifications FMVSS 109, 119 and 139 as defined in GDTNA/GQMTS/QAI standards
  • Perform static compliance testing per ECE and CQC regulations and as defined in GDTNA/GQMTS standards
  • Cut tires for design engineers and Quality departments from the factory
  • Run Laser profiler machine for TB/PC/MC tires
  • Run Schimadzu machine for PC/MC tires
  • Handle work flow from all three shifts to ensure that all of the lab testing gets done in the proper time and that there are not any delays

Lab Technician/Mixing Technician

Goodyear/Dunlop Tire
Tonawanda, NY
02.2008 - 06.2010
  • My duties are to test the rubber that is produced in our department
  • We need to make sure everything we test passes all the required tests, to ensure we are making the best quality products for our customer
  • In my new position of mix technician I have to make sure the men on the floor are using the proper material and that the machines are running properly and to trouble shoot any problems that may come up during the shift

Buildings and Grounds

Old Fort Niagara Association
Youngstown, NY
04.1999 - 01.2008
  • My duties as Buildings and Grounds, was to make sure that everything was working properly and that the Buildings and Grounds were in the best possible condition for the visitors the came through daily
  • I worked this job throughout college during the summers and during the Christmas season when I was off from school

Customer Service Rep.

Teletech Holdings
Niagara Falls, NY
12.2006 - 04.2007
  • My duties in this position were to answer any and all questions that a member had about the United Health Care plan, Including prescription coverage, Doctor co-pays and procedures that may or may not be covered
  • We also had to answer questions about bills and claims the member may have

Education

Bachelors Degree of Science - Criminal Justice

Hilbert College
05.2005

Associates Degree of Science - Criminal Justice

Niagara County Community College
01.2001

Skills

  • Manual testing
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Test reporting
  • System testing
  • Test scheduling
  • Test documentation
  • Performance testing
  • Test planning

Timeline

Tire test coordinator

Sumitomo Rubber USA
06.2011 - 11.2024

Lab Technician/Mixing Technician

Goodyear/Dunlop Tire
02.2008 - 06.2010

Customer Service Rep.

Teletech Holdings
12.2006 - 04.2007

Buildings and Grounds

Old Fort Niagara Association
04.1999 - 01.2008

Bachelors Degree of Science - Criminal Justice

Hilbert College

Associates Degree of Science - Criminal Justice

Niagara County Community College

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