Jay Smith
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Experienced Quality Engineering and CNC Machinist with over 10 years of experience in Firearms and Aerospace industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving processes, as well as implementing new technology to improve productivity and quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Live Free Armory
Melbourne , FL
11.2017 - Current
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Performed quality control audits on pre-production supply chain, verifying continuity of raw materials.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Received incoming shipments of tools and equipment from trucks.
- Verified computer inventory against physical inventory and resolved discrepancies.
- Monitored incoming and outgoing tools to track locations.
- Tracked excess materials and coordinated returns of damaged or unused items to vendors.
- Predicted, planned and recorded costs of raw materials, labor and operation.
Level 3 Setup
Ruger Firearms
Newport, NH
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
CNC Machine Operator
Matrix Aerospace
Claremont, NH
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and accuracy
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stevens High School
Claremont, NH05.2009
Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Process Mapping
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Manufacturing Processes
- Cost Management
- Workflow Development
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- PCDMIS
- Mastercam
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Live Free Armory
11.2017 - Current
Level 3 Setup
Ruger Firearms
01.2017 - 11.2017
CNC Machine Operator
Matrix Aerospace
10.2013 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Stevens High School
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