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Kevin Adkins

Lexington,NC

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Full Time

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Summary

Results-driven QA Technician with a proven track record at Hexpol Compounding, excelling in data accuracy verification and quality assurance. Skilled in technical analysis and issue resolution, I effectively liaised between departments to enhance communication and improve testing protocols, ensuring optimal product quality and customer satisfaction. While working on a production line I was proficient in multiple assembly positions to be able to fill-in where needed.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Technician

Hexpol Compounding
08.2007 - 09.2025
  • Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on safety, quality, communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
  • Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
  • Monitored testing results and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
  • Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, and making recipe adjustments, while producing material, to maintain optimal results.
  • Liaised between quality control and other departments providing test result updates and consultation.
  • Conducted investigations into questionable test results to try to find the root cause of the issue.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • After the order is finished and the material meets all ISO testing procedures, a Certificate of Analysis would be created for the customer, the order would be closed-out, the material would be labeled as accepted, and be ready to ship to the customer.

Production Line Worker, Labor Pool

Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant
06.2004 - 04.2007
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries to self and colleagues.
  • Communicated with supervisor regarding production line issues and needed repairs for fast resolution.
  • Monitored inventory and notified supervisor about low stock items to obtain more supplies necessary for production process.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.

Testing Associate

Analytical Testing Consultants
07.2001 - 06.2004
  • Prepare and setup emissions testing equipment at the customer's site.
  • Followed EPA testing procedures when collecting emission samples from inside the smoke stack of a wood or coal burning boiler.
  • After the data would be collected, we would produce a report of the results for the customer.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
08.1995 - 08.1999
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Basic Rifleman
  • Received Honorable Discharge

Education

High School Diploma -

South Iredell High School
Troutman, NC

Skills

  • Data accuracy verification
  • QA performance analysis
  • Best practices and methodologies
  • Technical analysis
  • Issue resolution
  • Mentoring and training
  • Peer relationships
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Improvement recommendations
  • Quality assurance

Work Availability

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Quote

"Some people find fault like there's a reward for it"
Zig Ziglar

Timeline

QA Technician

Hexpol Compounding
08.2007 - 09.2025

Production Line Worker, Labor Pool

Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant
06.2004 - 04.2007

Testing Associate

Analytical Testing Consultants
07.2001 - 06.2004

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
08.1995 - 08.1999

High School Diploma -

South Iredell High School

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