Joseph White
Centerville,IA
Summary
Adept at enhancing manufacturing and assembly processes, I significantly improved production efficiency and product quality at Dover Corporation. With expertise in equipment operation and a keen eye for detail, my proactive approach to safety and defect prevention has led to notable operational excellence. My collaborative skills and ability to exceed project milestones underscore my commitment to excellence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Refridgeration Assembler II
Dover Corporation
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Quality Technician
Dover Food Retail
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
Quality Inspector
Dover Food Retail
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
Signal Maintainer
Progressive Rail
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety.
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work.
- Minimized disruptions to train operations by carefully planning maintenance activities around scheduled traffic flows.
- Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
- Performed periodic testing on various signaling equipment components for quality assurance purposes ensuring proper functioning at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of all signal maintenance activities to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Stayed current on industry trends by attending relevant training sessions and workshops for continued professional growth.
Refrigeration Lead/Final Lead
Dover Food Retail
09.2010 - 12.2017
- Implemented standardized work procedures, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Managed the development and implementation of standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Identified root causes of recurring issues through rigorous problem-solving techniques, developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Increased customer satisfaction by improving product quality through robust process controls and proactive defect prevention measures.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for process improvement, driving operational excellence across the organization.
Education
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IAHigh School Diploma -
Centerville High School
Centerville, Iowa06-1992
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Repetitive Work
- Workplace Safety
- Manufacturing
- Product Assembly
- Small Parts Assembly
- Visual Inspection
- Final assembly processes
- Accuracy
- Equipment Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Mechanical Assembly
- Safety Regulations Adherence
Certification
Razor's Edge Leadership Course - Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa, Iowa
Timeline
Quality Technician
Dover Food Retail
04.2021 - 04.2024
Quality Inspector
Dover Food Retail
11.2020 - 04.2021
Signal Maintainer
Progressive Rail
12.2017 - 06.2020
Refrigeration Lead/Final Lead
Dover Food Retail
09.2010 - 12.2017
Razor's Edge Leadership Course - Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa, Iowa
Refridgeration Assembler II
Dover Corporation
Indian Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Centerville High School
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