Keith Barker
Berkeley Springs,WV
Summary
With a proven track record at Southland Industries, I excelled in enhancing product quality and team productivity through expert quality control and effective training. Leveraging skills in visual inspection and communication, I led initiatives that significantly reduced material waste and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Coupled with being well-qualified in Quality Control, proficient in documentation and compliance standards.
I'll bring over to Southland Ind over 30 years of self Quality Control experience out of the field.
Along with the 5 months of Quality Control professional position at the Cloud HQ LC3 project. With an open mind and ears, willing and able to learn and help build a solid Quality Control team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Southland Industries
08.2024 - Current
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Southland Industries
10.2023 - Current
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.
- Completed complex projects on time through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling piping systems.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing guidance and training to apprentice pipefitters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Berkeley Springs High School
Berkeley Springs, WV06-1989
Skills
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Communication
- Employee supervision
- Process improvement
- Training and mentorship
- Quality management
- Visual inspections
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Southland Industries
08.2024 - Current
Journeyman Pipefitter
Southland Industries
10.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Berkeley Springs High School
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