John McKinnis
Boulevard,CA
Summary
Seasoned Non-Destructive Testing Technician with 2 years of non-destructive testing in multiple industries. Certified Level 2 in 5 NDT methods. Meticulous, thorough tester and project supervisor that provides clients exemplary on-time service and results.
Driven Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic with more than 6 years of experience in mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Brings in-depth knowledge of hydraulic equipment operations. Partners and communicates with customers across all stages of projects.
Skilled leader and problem-solver with 4-year record of success overseeing production work. Excellent maintenance and repair abilities demonstrated in fast paced and high stress settings. Resourceful in coordinating supplies and personnel to meet any need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed visual, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and radiographic testing on a variety of materials.
- Monitored equipment for proper operation and calibration.
- Evaluated test results to determine if the material met specified requirements.
- Developed NDT procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained records of all tests performed according to company policies and procedures.
- Provided technical guidance and support to other technicians in the use of NDT methods.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing inspection findings for management review.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, specifications, and other documents related to the product being tested.
- Assisted in training personnel in the use of NDT equipment and techniques.
- Analyzed data from tests conducted on parts or components to identify potential defects or flaws.
- Participated in meetings with engineers and production personnel to discuss inspection results.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed during all inspections conducted.
- Operated various types of NDT equipment including X-ray machines, ultrasonic testers, eddy current testers.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding any issues identified during testing process.
- Assessed defective products for root cause analysis purposes.
- Collaborated with quality control teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Followed up with suppliers regarding non-conforming parts or materials received.
- Provided necessary guidance, training and supervision to NDT trainees and Level I certified personnel.
- Reviewed and analyzed work scope for each job prior to beginning testing to verify familiarity and resultant proper testing.
- Trained personnel to use NDT equipment and devices and wrote documentation to support training.
- Communicated and coordinated with clients and internal project teams throughout implementation, reporting and following up on NDT processes.
- Maintained and calibrated sensitive non-destructive testing devices according to manufacturer specifications.
- Researched and wrote reports of inspection process and analyzed and interpreted reported data in preparation for submission to clients.
- Developed and implemented onsite audits and formulated corrective action plans after determining non-conformance.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks and other flaws.
- Inspected equipment and quickly identified issues, contacting appropriate personnel to schedule repairs.
- Reviewed testing procedures on regular basis to verify compliance of each step with safety standards and regulations.
- Made radiographic images to detect flaws in objects, supporting repairs without increasing damage.
- Selected, calibrated and operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products and materials.
- Interpreted project specifications and work instructions to plan adequate support for anticipated questions or concerns.
- Maintained effective communication, both in writing and verbally, with all project stakeholders to promote open collaboration and enhance goal attainment.
- Delivered extensive mentoring and training to team members, guiding through each testing step.
- Managed diverse teams of employees successfully on both small and large projects.
- Supervised contractors and employees during non-destructive examinations, using audits and surveillance techniques to obtain necessary data.
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
San Diego
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Performed visual inspections of finished products to ensure conformance with quality standards.
- Conducted random sampling and testing of materials, parts, and components for compliance with specifications.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and blueprints to verify accuracy of dimensions and tolerances.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges. to inspect products and components.
- Provided technical guidance on non-conforming issues to production staff.
- Assisted in the implementation of corrective action plans related to product defects or process issues.
- Maintained detailed records of inspection results utilizing computer systems.
- Developed statistical process control charts for tracking defect trends over time.
- Evaluated new processes for potential quality improvement opportunities.
- Inspected incoming raw materials prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed during all inspection activities.
- Monitored production lines for compliance with established procedures and regulations.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product performance or quality concerns.
- Responded promptly to requests from management regarding product testing needs.
- Documented test results accurately in accordance with company guidelines.
- Analyzed data collected during inspections to identify areas requiring further investigation.
- Coordinated calibration activities for various measurement equipment used in the inspection process.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving overall product quality.
- Identified defective items through sorting operations and removed them from circulation.
- Communicated effectively with other departments regarding inspection requirements and findings.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Trained personnel on proper use of measuring tools and techniques needed for inspection tasks.
- Kept equipment working efficiently through proactive inspections, preventive maintenance and repair actions.
- Completed advanced maintenance and repair actions on hydraulic equipment.
- Reviewed and interpreted technical manuals, diagrams and drawings to perform accurate work.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
Hydraulic Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
04.2017 - 05.2024
- Performed preventative maintenance on hydraulic systems and components.
- Inspected hydraulic hoses, pumps, valves, cylinders and other components for wear or damage.
- Repaired and replaced damaged or worn parts in hydraulic machinery.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with hydraulic systems using specialized testing equipment.
- Rebuilt pumps, motors and valves to ensure optimal performance.
- Adjusted system pressure settings according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on hydraulic machines.
- Assisted with the installation of new hydraulic systems as needed.
- Operated heavy machinery with hydraulics to test functionality after repairs or adjustments.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed when working on hydraulic systems.
- Cleaned and lubricated components in order to extend their life span.
- Installed new seals, gaskets, filters and other necessary items for proper operation of the system.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all hydraulic machinery in the facility.
- Trained personnel on how to safely operate large scale industrial machinery with hydraulics.
- Provided technical support to production staff regarding any issues related to hydraulics systems.
- Verified accuracy of operational parameters for a variety of different types of equipment.
- Evaluated overall system performance by conducting tests such as pressure drop measurements.
- Dismantled defective units and identified sources of malfunctioning parts.
- Conducted research into industry advancements related to hydraulics technology.
- Diagnosed service issues, obtained replacement parts and calibrated systems.
- Performed quality work in alignment with company procedures and values.
- Read and interpreted manuals, diagrams and schematics to complete skilled repairs.
- Created and updated work orders.
- Pulled out old and malfunctioning components such as hoses and replaced with new parts.
- Operated tools, instruments and equipment safely.
- Completed rebuilds, repairs and replacements of hydraulic pumps and cylinders.
- Communicated with customers regarding repair logistics and scheduling.
- Read and interpreted safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals to solve problems.
- Used current data and proper tools to perform maintenance.
- Inspected parts or aircraft to identify defects, proper fluid levels and general wear.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Preserved units or parts during work process, installation and storage.
- Trained over 50 new employees on company policies and protocols.
- Initiated and reviewed deficiency reports and hazardous material reports to verify completeness and accuracy.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Attached test instruments to equipment, reading dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
Hod Carrier
Wilcox Lath & Plaster Inc.
Portland, OR
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Loaded and unloaded building materials from delivery vehicles to the site.
- Unloaded and distributed bricks, blocks and other building materials to the required areas of the construction site.
- Carried out basic demolition work when needed.
- Erected scaffolding as per instruction from supervisor.
- Cleaned up debris on site after completion of a task or job.
- Reported any potential health and safety issues to the supervisor.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working order at all times.
- Attended tool box talks prior to each shift in accordance with company policy.
- Ensured that all materials were stored safely on site according to health and safety regulations.
- Assisted tradespeople by carrying their tools around the site as requested.
- Prepared surfaces before plastering or rendering was applied.
- Installed lintels, arches and window frames as instructed by supervisor.
- Laboured for plasterers, joiners, roofers, electricians and other tradesmen when necessary.
- Adhered to strict health and safety guidelines while performing tasks onsite.
- Transported wheelbarrow loads of sand or gravel to different locations onsite.
- Used hand trowel to spread cement mix across surface area ready for paving slabs.
- Stacked bricks into neat piles according to size and colour as directed by supervisor.
- Conducted regular checks of personal protective equipment such as hard hats and gloves before starting work each day.
- Prepared and handled materials and masonry tools and equipment.
- Mixed thinset, mortar, concrete, epoxies and other adhesive or bonding products.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Supplied materials to masons for installation, following drawings and numbered sequences.
- Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
- Corrected surface imperfections and filled chipped, cracked and broken bricks with fillers and adhesives.
- Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
- Assisted in mixing mortar for use in bricklaying.
Grocery Stocker
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
prin, OR
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure maximum efficiency in stocking shelves.
- Received, unpacked, and stored incoming merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Inspected product quality and quantity before restocking shelves with new items.
- Verified stock levels of existing products on store shelves to ensure adequate inventory levels.
- Stocked shelves with products based on customer demand and sales trends.
- Rotated and faced product displays for optimal visual appeal.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items to guarantee freshness.
- Ensured that all products were properly labeled according to company standards.
- Cleaned up spills promptly using proper safety procedures and equipment provided by the store.
- Monitored temperature of coolers, freezers, and refrigerators as needed to ensure food safety regulations are met.
- Adhered to safety protocols while unloading shipments from delivery trucks.
- Organized backroom storage areas in order to maximize space utilization.
- Responded quickly to any customer inquiries or complaints regarding stocked items.
- Built promotional displays for featured products in accordance with corporate marketing plans.
- Moved heavy merchandise around the store using pallet jacks or other necessary equipment.
- Reported any damaged goods or out-of-date items immediately to management personnel.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Pushed carts and loaded customer purchases into vehicles.
- Maintained current and accurate inventory with cycle counts and audits.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
- Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
- Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crook County High School
Prineville, OR06-2015
Skills
- Technical report writing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Onsite inspection expertise
- Continuous Improvement
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Report Preparation
- Self Motivation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Sampling techniques
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team building
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Test Documentation
- Code Compliance
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Training Management
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Product Testing
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Testing Documentation
- Equipment Calibration
- Technical consulting
- Goal Setting
Affiliations
- Woodworking
- Mechanics
- Carpentry
- Architectural Design
- Home Remodeling
Accomplishments
- Four promotions
- loa's
- meritorious mass
- black belt
Certification
- ndi
- yellow belt
- forklift
- aircraft painting
- SAFE
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
United States Marine Corps
02.2022 - 05.2024
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
03.2020 - 05.2024
Hydraulic Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 05.2024
Hod Carrier
Wilcox Lath & Plaster Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2017
Grocery Stocker
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
09.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Crook County High School