James Gann
Sherman,TX
Summary
Skilled manufacturing and production team member with technical skills and attention to detail. Understands safety and consistently exceeds performance requirements. Dedicated to quality processes and final product results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Torque Lab Technician
Caterpillar
Denison, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Assess torque requirements and tools for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Perform quality control tests on all controlled torque tools to ensure safety standards are met according to ISO requirements; documenting inspection results.
- Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Generate reports summarizing inspection results, defect trends, and other statistical data & Enter Data daily into quality system.
- Train newly hired employees through onboarding on CQMS, ISO torque requirements and procedures.
- Consults with upper Management to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems; recommending improvement measures to processes.
- Monitor & Maintain inventory; ordering replacement tools as needed.
- Ensure all torque transducers are currently calibrated & certifications are current.
Assembler
Caterpillar
Denison, TX
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Installed components and parts in an assembly line process.
- Read and Interpret assembly standard work documents.
- Performed quality checks on completed work to verify it meets standard work and customer specifications.
Team Lead
Caterpillar
Denison, TX
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
Welder
Caterpillar
Denison, TX
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Skills
- Effective leadership & Management
- Excellent written & Verbal communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
Certification
- Quality Mgmt Systems Internal Auditor training for Caterpillar QMS/ISO 9001:2015
Timeline
Torque Lab Technician
Caterpillar
04.2021 - Current
Assembler
Caterpillar
10.2015 - 04.2021
Team Lead
Caterpillar
08.2011 - 10.2015
Welder
Caterpillar
01.2011 - 08.2011