James sawtell
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing 10 years of Aerospace related experience.
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Inspector
Green Metal Products
07.2023 - Current
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Inspecting Prefab components using Blue prints, Faro Arm and Laser Scanning equipment
Quality Control Inspector / DSQR
Triple Inc
03.2021 - 07.2023
- First piece inspection on CNC Grinding machines, 6 Axis CNC machines, Surface Grinders, EDM, Hone and Lap
- Final Inspection of Aerospace Fight Safety with Fine Surface Finishes And Tight tolerances .00005
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
Quality Control Manager
Macomb Sheet Metal
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Discuss up coming jobs, talk vendors and customers
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations
- Check welded, machined, Brake Press formed and saw cut parts for the Defense and aerospace industry
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
Quality Control Inspector
Triumph Gear Systems Macomb
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
Quality Control Inspector / DSQR
MB Aerospace
05.2014 - 11.2018
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Inspection using CMM with Zeiss / PC Dim software, Bore scope, Metallurgy and material thickness testing equipment
Quality Control Inspector
Induction Services
07.2004 - 05.2014
- Check the Depth & Hardness of Heat Treated metal using Brinell Hardness Tester, Vickers Micro Tester
- Use of A, B, C and N scale ( Diamond & Ball )
- Saws, Grinders, Polishers, blue print, mic's & caliper's
Quality Control Inspector
Anderson Cook Inc
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Inspect machined parts, roll spline using pins and micrometers, blade micrometers, comparator and tooth spacing
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
Quality Control Inspector
Drake Enterprises Inc.
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Walk the floor inspecting parts using Micrometers, comparator, Height gauges and CMM
Education
No Degree - Metallurgical Engineering
MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Warren, MI05.2013
GED -
Churchill High School
Livonia, MI01.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Word and excel software (1 year)
- GD&T
- Blueprint Reading
- Gear and Spline Measurement
- CMM with Zeiss and PC DIMS software
- Faro Arm / Laser Scanning
- Tight Tolerances High Surface Finshes
Accomplishments
- Certified in AS9100 and ISO9001 management systems.
- Trained in ASTM specifications and UNIX shell scripting.
- Achieved zero Defects through effectively helping with Training Machine Operators on Measuring Equipment
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Additional Information
Skills & Abilities Hardness tester / Vickers Micro particle and Surface Finish tester , blue prints, GD&T, Micrometers, Calipers Bore Gages, Gage Blocks, Sheffield Measuring, Receiving Inspector, Basic Foundry Certification, CMM, Working With Flight Safety and 50 Millions Tolerances
Certification
- Foundry Basics
- DSQR
- Problem Solving
- Driver's License
- CDL Class A with Air Brake Endorsement
- Metallurgy
- Welding Mig & Tig
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Green Metal Products
07.2023 - Current
Quality Control Inspector / DSQR
Triple Inc
03.2021 - 07.2023
Quality Control Manager
Macomb Sheet Metal
11.2020 - 03.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Triumph Gear Systems Macomb
10.2017 - 11.2020
Quality Control Inspector / DSQR
MB Aerospace
05.2014 - 11.2018
Quality Control Inspector
Anderson Cook Inc
06.2010 - 04.2014
Quality Control Inspector
Drake Enterprises Inc.
09.2008 - 05.2010
Quality Control Inspector
Induction Services
07.2004 - 05.2014
GED -
Churchill High School
No Degree - Metallurgical Engineering
MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Personal Information
Title: Quality Control Inspector - Machine Operator
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, Dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Attention to detail, Proficient, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Overland Camping / Off Road Trail Riding
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