Jess Skinner
Northlake,TX
Summary
Searching for a position to broaden my knowledge as well as become an asset to the company. Am a quick learner and will work hard on any task put in front of me. Versatile team leader, adept at managing multiple projects with ease. Expert time management methods and team management abilities. Bringing over 9 years of Locomotive Manufacturing, material management, and quality management experience in professional business settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technical Advisor
Wabtec Locomotive Services
02.2022 - Current
- Served as primary point of contact for triaging quality issues within Rad Cab and Distribution warehouse that serves out TXL and TXO plants.
- Reviewed quality guidelines to verify compliance with information quality standards and best practices.
- Managed over 20 employees on Rad Cab line to support production, quality and material management.
- Led training efforts to empower personnel to resolve technical/mechanical issues without submitting support tickets, reducing defects per unit.
- Monitored alignment of individual development teams with policies, suggesting changes and remediation efforts where needed.
- Analyzed audit findings to detect operational weaknesses for referral to management as potential areas of development focus.
- Designed employee training to instill necessary process skills, verifying competency via test procedures.
Material Technician Advisor
Wabtec Transportation
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Supported efficient manufacturing by keeping inventory within optimum levels.
- Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
Team Lead
Wabtec Transportation
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training and development coaching.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Enforced adherence to company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Welder
GE Transportation
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Line Assembler
GE Transportation
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Followed work orders to correctly assemble building components.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Lifted and rolled bottom side locomotives in to and out of station. Making sure to follow all safety protocols and procedures.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to sending to next station.
EMT-Basic
Medstar EMS
08.2011 - 04.2014
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Responded to any 911 calls within Fort Worth and 15 surrounding cities.
Apprentice
North Star Fire Protection
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Education
Division.com- Basic Fire Suppression Certificate. Fire Academy -
Training Division Fire Academy
CrowleyTraining Division.com- EMT Basic Certificate. -
Training Division Fire Academy
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design, Computer Animation
West Wood College For Graphic Design
2008
Skills
- Computer design programs
- Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Policy improvements
- Supplier relations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Stick Welding
- OSHA
- Crane and hoist equipment operation
- EMT certified
Accomplishments
- Led team to achieve Report out award due to improving team production and area improvement, earning recognition from upper management.
- Was given multiple awards for going above and beyond the standard of work while at GE transportation.
- Resolved product issue with supplier materials causing stop shipment in timely fashion.
Timeline
Quality Technical Advisor
Wabtec Locomotive Services
02.2022 - Current
Material Technician Advisor
Wabtec Transportation
12.2019 - 02.2022
Team Lead
Wabtec Transportation
03.2018 - 12.2019
Welder
GE Transportation
08.2015 - 03.2018
Line Assembler
GE Transportation
05.2014 - 08.2015
EMT-Basic
Medstar EMS
08.2011 - 04.2014
Apprentice
North Star Fire Protection
09.2008 - 04.2010
Division.com- Basic Fire Suppression Certificate. Fire Academy -
Training Division Fire Academy
Training Division.com- EMT Basic Certificate. -
Training Division Fire Academy
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design, Computer Animation
West Wood College For Graphic Design