Kimberly Alvarado
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Quality control professional prepared to enhance operational excellence and product integrity. Brings valuable experience in managing quality control processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving consistent results through precision and attention to detail.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Supervisor
Jabil
St Petersburg Florida
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Supervised quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, enhancing product quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve quality issues, promoting effective communication across departments.
- Established and maintained quality metrics, ensuring consistent reporting and accountability among team members.
- Conducted regular audits of QC procedures, identifying gaps and implementing solutions for operational excellence.
- Facilitated root cause analysis sessions to address non-conformance issues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching for continuous skill improvement.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety guidelines and promoting a culture of responsibility among staff members.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas for improvement, driving corrective actions within production lines.
Cnc Lathe Machinist
Johnson & Johnson
Monument, CO
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Regulated machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cuts
- Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards and specific project needs
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials
- Tracked shop cutting tool usage with accuracy and sharpened and replaced cutting tools according to strict schedules
- Provided onsite training
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions
- Selected proper cutting tools and calculated correct parameters to manufacture quality parts
- Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components
- Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations
- Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities
- Comprehended and carried out routine or complex job specifications and requirements
- Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel
- Set-up machines for various jobs up to ensure high-quality manufacturing and waste reduction of Screws parts
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands
- Operated various gauges to inspect pieces after production completion
- Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances
Computer Chips
Atmel Corporation
Colorado Springs, COLORADO
01.2016 - 04.2016
Manufacturing Operator
Titleist
Fairhaven, MA
04.2001 - 07.2015
- Inspected final products for quality concerns or to identify issues with equipment setup and calibration
- Kept detailed records of production data and completed products, updated daily logs and submitted activity reports
- Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance
- Kept production logs and maintained the inventory of job materials
- Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products
- Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- Changed equipment over to new product
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures
- Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units
- Started up and shut down processing equipment
- Maintained clean and organized work areas
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity improvement
CNC Machine Operator
Jabil Inc.
Monument, CO
04.2022 - 2022
Education
High School Diploma -
New Bedford High School
New Bedford, MA1994
Skills
- Setting up machines
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance techniques
- Customer focus
- Documentation review
- Issue reporting
- Lathe machine operation
- Loading materials
- Quality controls
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint reading
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Computer skills
Timeline
QC Supervisor
Jabil
08.2022 - 06.2026
CNC Machine Operator
Jabil Inc.
04.2022 - 2022
Cnc Lathe Machinist
Johnson & Johnson
04.2016 - 04.2019
Computer Chips
Atmel Corporation
01.2016 - 04.2016
Manufacturing Operator
Titleist
04.2001 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
New Bedford High School