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Karen Topor

De Queen,AR

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Properties Technician

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintain clean and organize work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
  • Complete detailed inspections of components to identify issues.
  • Utilize calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
  • Inspect parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Review and interpret blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and requirements.
  • Create Excel spreadsheets to track, analyze, and report of components that are tested on a regular basis.

Quality Assurance Receiving Inspector

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.1992 - 03.2021
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Removed imperfect products from shipment line.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Maintained calibration records and vendor certifications.
  • Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
  • Tested [Product Components] for function and accuracy and verified final product configuration met engineering specifications.
  • Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
  • Compared colors, shapes, textures and grades of products and materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
  • Utilized [Receiving Inspection Records] to assist with inspections, manufacturing and measuring equipment.
  • Inspected incoming materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
  • Examined components for imperfections and defects.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases track component inspection results.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Managed informational database and processing of returns.

Line Supervisor

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
02.1990 - 01.1992
  • Monitored day-to-day production operations and identified methods to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Inspected equipment, reported maintenance issues and expedited repairs to prevent downtime.
  • Trained employees to operate and maintain production line equipment.
  • Evaluated employee performance in quarterly reviews and recommended strategies for improvement.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Followed and improved operating procedures and best practices for line production.

General Laborer

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
02.1988 - 01.1990
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.

Education

Dequeen High School
De Queen, AR
05.1984

Skills

  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Filing Experience
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • File Management

Timeline

Mechanical Properties Technician

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
03.2021 - Current

Quality Assurance Receiving Inspector

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.1992 - 03.2021

Line Supervisor

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
02.1990 - 01.1992

General Laborer

Husqvarna Outdoor Products
02.1988 - 01.1990

Dequeen High School