Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

John A. (Tony) Cort

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager with 20 years experience in glazing fabrication and installation. Specialties include door hardware. Accomplished at identifying deficiencies and initiating solutions to problems

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Q.A./Q.C. Manager

FormanFord
07.2023 - Current
  • Previewed shop drawings and door hardware applications.
  • Conducted shop and field quality checks.
  • Developed corrective measures, performed material inspections and documented machine calibrations.
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.

Fabrication Coordinator

FormanFord
05.2021 - 07.2023
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.

Shop Foreman Glaziers Local Union #558

FormanFord
05.2013 - 05.2023
  • Managed fabrication and installation of commerical glazing systems and door hardware.
  • Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
  • Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.

Journeyman Glazier Local Union 558

Cominsky Glass And Glazing
04.2012 - 05.2013
  • Secured glass panes into frames and sashes using clips, points or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
  • Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
  • Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
  • Carefully and accurately measured and marked outlines and patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
  • Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass and door installations.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Des Moines High School, Des Moines

Completed four-year glazier apprenticeship.

OSHA 10hr occupational safety training

Class B CDL

Skills

  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Validation Training and Mentoring
  • Documentation Management
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Change Control Management
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Employee Recruitment and Supervision

Timeline

Q.A./Q.C. Manager - FormanFord
07.2023 - Current
Fabrication Coordinator - FormanFord
05.2021 - 07.2023
Shop Foreman Glaziers Local Union #558 - FormanFord
05.2013 - 05.2023
Journeyman Glazier Local Union 558 - Cominsky Glass And Glazing
04.2012 - 05.2013
East Des Moines High School - High School Diploma,
John A. (Tony) Cort