James McKernan
Girard
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Professional with experience in high-volume lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
Ultium Cells
Warren
06.2022 - Current
- Quality control group.
- Testing and verifying specifications.
- Maintaining safety.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Youngstown
09.2007 - 12.2020
- Cut, switched, and supervised the loading and unloading of railcars.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications, and lanterns.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists, and train orders are needed daily.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Received information regarding rain or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches, or emergencies.
Parts Testing Technician
Delphi Packard Electric
Warren
11.1998 - 12.2007
- Performed testing, monitoring, and recording data of automobile parts.
- Thermal, mechanical, and shock testing of all parts.
Wm. Price Heating
Warehouse Manager
Girard
06.1992 - 11.1995
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues, and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Delivery of materials to customers
Education
Akron University
Akron, OhioSkills
- Quality control
- Specifications testing
- Safety protocols
- Parts inspection
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Timeline
Production Operator
Ultium Cells
06.2022 - Current
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
09.2007 - 12.2020
Parts Testing Technician
Delphi Packard Electric
11.1998 - 12.2007
Wm. Price Heating
Warehouse Manager
06.1992 - 11.1995
Akron University