Kelly McDonald
Covington
Summary
Professional with substantial experience in welding inspection, ensuring adherence to industry standards and safety protocols. Experienced background in identifying defects, conducting thorough evaluations, and maintaining high-quality workmanship. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering reliable results. Skilled in visual and liquid penetrant testing methods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Penetrant Dye/Visual Weld Inspector Level 2
Blue Origin
Kent, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of rocket components to ensure compliance with acceptance criteria and quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify non-conformance issues in manufacturing processes.
- Utilized precision inspection tools to assess and measure defects.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
Dye Penetrant Inspector Level 1
Exotic Metals Forming
Kent, WA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Safety Team (April 2024 – August 2024)
- Incident Response Team
- Floor safety audits
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for material optimization during the inspection process.
Detailer
Modular Arts
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Quality Assurance inspection
- Labeling and shipment prep
Production Control Technician
EagleView Technologies Inc.
12.2013 - 04.2020
- Product quality control
- Digital delivery troubleshooting
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts and Animation
The Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WA09-2012
Skills
- Precision tools
- Report creation
- Team collaboration
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Visual inspection
- Defect identification
- AWS standards
Certification
- Certified ASNT Liquid Penetrant Level 2, Blue Origin - 2025
- Certified CWI Visual Weld Level 2, Blue Origin - 2025
Timeline
Penetrant Dye/Visual Weld Inspector Level 2
Blue Origin
09.2024 - Current
Dye Penetrant Inspector Level 1
Exotic Metals Forming
08.2022 - 08.2024
Detailer
Modular Arts
01.2022 - 07.2022
Production Control Technician
EagleView Technologies Inc.
12.2013 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts and Animation
The Art Institute of Seattle