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Skills
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Jamie Chavez
Open To Work

Jamie Chavez

Lawrenceville,GA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Welding Quality Control InspectorTeam LeaderLead Production TechnicianOperator -> Operations Support -> Team Leader -> Quality SupportQC Inspector

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Open to relocation: Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

$20/hr

Important To Me

Company Culture

Summary

Experienced with quality control protocols to ensure compliance and product integrity. Utilizes attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify and address non-conformities. Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality assurance best practices.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Quality Control Inspector

Caterpillar
Athens, GA
04.2026 - Current
  • Documented essential information.
  • Conducted inspections of incoming materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Developed and maintained inspection reports, tracking defects and ensuring accurate documentation for audits.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Actively participated in regular audits to verify compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring continued certification and enhanced credibility within the market.

Team Leader

Viatek
12.2025 - 05.2026
  • - Led daily operations and coordinated workflow among production personnel to meet shift objectives and operational demands.
  • - Trained employees on job tasks, workflow expectations, and operational procedures to support performance and consistency.
  • - Trained employees on job tasks and operational procedures to enhance performance and ensure consistency.
  • - Assisted in troubleshooting production issues, facilitating timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
  • - Contributed to process improvement efforts focused on operational efficiency, productivity, and team performance.
  • - Contributed to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and team performance.

Lead Production Technician

Immucor
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • - Supported medical diagnostics manufacturing operations in a regulated GMP environment.
  • - Reviewed batch records, production logs, and controlled documentation for compliance, completeness, and traceability.
  • - Collaborated with Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to support uninterrupted production flow and issue resolution.
  • - Maintained production records and facilitated daily manufacturing activities per established procedures.
  • - Supported process improvements and workflow optimization to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  • - Ensured adherence to documentation standards, quality expectations, and regulated manufacturing requirements.

Operator -> Operations Support -> Team Leader -> Quality Support

SK Battery America
05.2021 - 07.2025
  • - Progressed through multiple roles of increasing responsibility within a high-volume battery manufacturing environment, supporting production operations, quality control, employee training, reporting, and shift coordination.
  • - Demonstrated strong performance in equipment operation, documentation accuracy, team support, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication, leading to advancement into leadership and quality-related responsibilities.
  • - Assisted supervisors and operations leadership with comprehensive reporting, shift handovers, scheduling, and cross-team communication to enhance operational efficiency.
  • - Monitored and reported production metrics including yield, downtime, scrap, and quality performance, ensuring accurate documentation for operational accountability.
  • - Assisted with quality control support activities, including visual inspections, documentation review, issue reporting, and follow-up on production concerns.
  • - Worked closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to identify operational issues and support timely resolution.
  • - Helped reinforce compliance with SOPs, safety procedures, quality requirements, and production expectations.
  • - Trained and onboarded employees on equipment operation, visual inspection standards, production procedures, and workplace expectations.
  • - Supported continuous improvement efforts by identifying workflow challenges, communicating trends, and helping implement process adjustments.
  • - Maintained detailed process records and production reports to support accountability, traceability, and operational performance.
  • - Coordinated communication between operators, team leads, and support departments to promptly address equipment, quality, and staffing issues, facilitating smoother operations.
  • - Monitored process performance and escalated issues affecting production efficiency, safety, or quality.
  • - Supported production continuity by helping organize shift priorities and ensuring information was communicated clearly during handoffs.
  • - Operated and monitored battery formation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production output.
  • - Performed visual inspections and process checks to identify abnormalities, defects, or equipment-related issues.
  • - Recorded production activity and process data accurately to support traceability and operational reporting.
  • - Responded to process deviations and equipment concerns by escalating issues and supporting troubleshooting efforts.
  • - Contributed to team productivity by maintaining equipment awareness, process consistency, and adherence to quality expectations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
06-2015

Skills

  • Welding Inspection Standards
  • Welding Procedure Compliance
  • Welding Process Monitoring
  • Welding Visual inspection techniques
  • Quality Assurance Documentation
  • Quality Control Documentation
  • Quality Control Reporting
  • Inspection Reporting
  • Quality Metrics Tracking
  • Defect Reporting
  • Welding Process Review
  • Inspection Workflow Management
  • Welding Training
  • Welding Safety Practices
  • Visual assessment
  • Quality Team Collaboration
  • Documentation Software
  • Visual inspection
  • Quality control

Accomplishments

  • Advanced through multiple roles at SK Battery America, demonstrating strong performance, adaptability, and leadership potential.
  • Supported production, quality, and reporting functions across multiple manufacturing environments, including battery production, heavy equipment manufacturing, telecommunications/operations, and medical diagnostics.
  • Recognized for strong documentation practices, operational support, employee training, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Helped improve workflow consistency and team communication through accurate reporting, effective shift handoffs, and hands-on support.

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • Microsoft Certified
  • Microsoft Excel (Beginner–Intermediate)
  • Georgia Public Notary
  • Business Etiquette Certification
  • Cross-Trained in Administrative Support and Scheduling Coordination
  • Forklift Certification
  • CPR & First Aid Certification
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Certified Business Intelligence Analyst (CBIA)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Available for roles in quality control, operations support, production leadership, manufacturing support, and documentation-focused positions.
  • If you want, I can also do either of these next: 1. Turn this into a true 2-page resume layout with stronger formatting 2. Customize it for a specific job title like: - Quality Control Inspector - Production Supervisor - Operations Support Specialist - Manufacturing Coordinator - Quality Assurance Technician If you send me your January resume, I can match that structure even more closely.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Welding Quality Control Inspector

Caterpillar
04.2026 - Current

Team Leader

Viatek
12.2025 - 05.2026

Lead Production Technician

Immucor
08.2025 - 12.2025

Operator -> Operations Support -> Team Leader -> Quality Support

SK Battery America
05.2021 - 07.2025

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix

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