Kathleen (Katie) Harrison
Salem,IN
Summary
Capable Quality Inspector, professional and well-versed in completing daily rounds, collecting measurements and identifying processing concerns early through diligent inspections. Conscientious, reliable, and driven to make positive impact through work. Excellent organizational, observational, and decision-making abilities. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector
GKN Sinter Metals
Salem, IN
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and inspected products for conformance to established standards, specifications and customer requirements.
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.
- Reported any nonconforming parts to Quality Manager or Production Supervisor.
- Monitored production process to ensure quality control standards are met at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while inspecting materials or products.
- Provided technical support to production staff regarding quality issues.
- Identified and resolved quality issues, escalating critical problems to supervisors.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
- Measured product dimensions to assess compliance with specifications.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
- Followed industry standards and manufacturer instructions to calibrate measurement tools.
- Handled, measured and mixed chemicals following prescribed methods and testing requirements.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Inspected parts for conformance to customer specifications using liquid penetrant methods.
- Provided technical support to production staff regarding quality control issues.
- Trained personnel on proper operation of NDT equipment according to company guidelines.
- Identified potential problems with components before they became serious issues.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks and other flaws.
- Documented all findings associated with each part inspected.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing tests.
Utility
GKN Sinter Metals
Salem, IN
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned areas by removing debris and trash.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating machinery or performing duties onsite.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on changes in safety protocols.
- Cleaned work sites after each shift to maintain a safe environment for workers and customers alike.
- Maintained clean, organized and fully stocked work areas for maximum efficiency.
- Utilized automated machines to assist with the assembly of parts and components.
- Attached labels, tags or other identification markers onto completed assemblies.
- Organized supplies and materials needed for assembly operations.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure production goals were met daily.
- Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
- Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained.
- Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products.
- Utilized equipment to create and detect faulty products with minimal failures.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modifications.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
- Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
Manufacturing Associate
Freudenberg Medical
Jeffersonville, IN
07.2007 - 06.2019
- Perform periodic inspections on products to ensure conformity with customer requirements.
- Adjust machine settings according to product specifications or process changes.
- Troubleshoot problems in the manufacturing process by identifying root causes and proposing solutions.
- Monitor machines for malfunctions that may affect product quality or production efficiency.
- Set up and operate a variety of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Inspect raw materials prior to use in the assembly process to ensure they meet established standards.
- Load raw materials onto production lines and verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Collaborate with other team members to improve production processes while ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
- Identify defective components or finished goods items during the inspection process and make appropriate adjustments accordingly.
- Record data from each shift for record keeping purposes as required by company policy.
- Pack finished products into shipping containers or crates for distribution or storage.
- Clean work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assist in the development of new production techniques or processes aimed at increasing productivity levels.
- Train new employees on proper operation of machines used in the manufacturing process.
- Performed inspections during production to detect quality problems.
- Communicated with co-workers to improve unit production.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformance with customer requirements.
- Operated machines and performed production tasks to manufacture company products.
- Adhered to current good manufacturing practices to support proper design, monitoring and control of manufacturing processes and facilities.
- Stopped workflow to eliminate repeated manufacture of defective products.
- Escalated manufacturing issues to management and quality assurance to identify solutions.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Floyd Central High School
Floyd Knobs, IN06-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting, Billing And Coding
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, INSkills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Production Monitoring
- Prior experience with MSDSs
- Visual Inspection
- Measuring skills
- Keen eye for detail
- Results Documentation
- Equipment Calibration
- Acutely observant
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Test equipment operation
- Product Inspection
- Blueprint Reading
- Process Control
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Reporting and documentation
- Equipment Operation
- Measuring instruments and tools
- Defect Identification
- Inspections and audits
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Repairs
- Technical knowledge
- Documentation skills
- Materials Testing
- Quality Control
- Component checking
- Product loading and unloading
- Workplace Safety
- Quality Inspections
- Materials Handling
- Following Directions
- Process Improvement
- Component Assembly
- Team Communication
- Product Assembly
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Machine Operation
- Assembly line experience
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Good math and reading skills
- Precision measurement
- Hand tools proficiency
- Measurement tools
- Computer Skills
- Packing Slip Verification
- Incident Reporting
- Materials Assembly
- Hand-Held Scanners
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Following Instructions
- Attention to Detail
- Good Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Teamwork and Communication
- Punctual and Dependable
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Parts Assembly
- Positive Attitude
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Identifying Flaws
- Supply organization
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Quality assurance standards
- Parts inspection
- Inventory and Stocking
- Quality Inspection
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
I am a fun loving person that enjoys spending time with my family and friends. Aunt to 2 amazing little boys that are the love of my life. I enjoy swimming, cooking and baking, and fast cars. My fiance and I travel every summer to watch the Street Outlaws during their NPK season. I love fashion and clothing. I sell clothing online in my small window of free time just to make some extra money for our yearly trip and clean out what is not being used anymore.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Inspector
GKN Sinter Metals
06.2021 - Current
Utility
GKN Sinter Metals
08.2019 - 06.2021
Manufacturing Associate
Freudenberg Medical
07.2007 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Floyd Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting, Billing And Coding
Ivy Tech Community College
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