Joshua Woolbright
Tamassee,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented QualityTechnician with hands-on experience in manufacturing, production support, and quality control. Proven track record of implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce waste. Skilled in Equipment calibration, inspection processes, and maintaining production standards. Recognized for leadership ability as line lead, supporting team operations, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with quality procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead Backup
Itron
West Union, SC
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Promoted to Lead Backup within 3 weeks, supporting and coordinating a team of 8 operators.
- Oversaw workflow distribution, quality adherence, and shift performance in absence of primary lead.
- Consistently exceeded production goals by producing 1,050 units per shift against a target of 800 units (31% above standard).
- Performed in-process and final quality inspections to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Identified, documented, and addressed non-conforming materials to prevent downstream defects.
- Conducted weekly and, when required, daily calibration of measurements and production equipment to maintain accuracy and reduce variability.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduce scrap and waste.
Engineering Technician
GTA Associates
Charlotte, NC
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Operated and maintained various engineering tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop, test, and implement design modifications for projects.
- Conducted inspections and quality control checks to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, providing timely solutions to minimize downtime.
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
Lead Electrical Foreman
Tambe Electric
Victor, NY
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Led installation and maintenance of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation for efficient task completion.
- Supervised and trained junior electricians, enhancing team performance and skill development.
- Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Education
Electrical
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC08-2002
Skills
- Quality control and Inspection
- Equipment Calibration
- Manufacturing Process Support
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- SOP & Document Compliance
- Production Line Leadership
- Team Collabortation
Accomplishments
Suggested a new operations standard to reduce waste and company implemented suggestions immediately. Lead a team of 7 operators in restructuring and organizing all of the KGU systems which are used to calibrate the testing phase of finals before pack out.
Certification
Electrical Certification, Nuke Cage Certification,
Timeline
Team Lead Backup
Itron
04.2025 - 12.2025
Engineering Technician
GTA Associates
05.2013 - 08.2016
Lead Electrical Foreman
Tambe Electric
08.2003 - 08.2007
Electrical
Tri-County Technical College