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Larry Edwin Nanninga Jr.

Kewanee,IL

Summary

A focused and innovative Quality
Assurance professional with over
ten years of experience credited
with knowledge of the product
development life cycle with a
specific focus on automated testing
and the highest quality standards.
Demonstrates impeccable
competency in inspecting field
process improvement and lean
manufacturing techniques while
preserving auditing standards.
Possesses remarkable expertise in
authenticating drawing
specifications, researching material
traceability on critical production
materials, witnessing testing, and
confirming calibrated equipment is
within established standards. A
hardworking professional seeking a
Manufacturing Quality Assurance
position within a progressive
company where I can utilize my
skills and talents for organizational
growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welding Supervisor

Great Dane
04.2022 - Current
  • Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
  • Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.

Welder/Fabricator

CT Products
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for detecting/reporting faulty equipment operations executing various
    cart variations on parts for the final assembly line, and using the MIG method for
    welding frames
  • Safely perform precision welding and fabrication tasks to build custom parts using a
    variety of operating manual/semi-automatic tools and adjusting machines to cut,
    bend, and shape materials
  • Reads/interprets blueprints, measures workpieces with straightedges/templates,
    and applies specifications to fit components while staying within tolerance
    requirements
  • Adheres to WPS codes and best practices when preheating workpieces, preparatory
    to welding and bending to ensure quality weld and reduction in the occurrence of
    cracking or related problems
  • Completes paperwork that includes welding machine number, wire lot number to be
    used, and subsequently signing M.O. after finishing weld

Installer/Factory Rep/ Field and Product Specialis

Martin Engineering
02.2014 - 12.2021
  • Daily reviewed job orders to prioritize and comprehend assigned product installation
    work and explored opportunities to make the installation process run more
    efficiently
  • Managed special projects, formulated/implemented strategies, and coordinated
    marketing activities to promote new/existing products and attract new clients to
    achieve maximum revenue
  • Estimated materials cost for projects and negotiated favorable contracts with key
    suppliers to procure materials necessary to support manufacturing schedules on-
    time
  • Analyzed blueprints, drawings, and sketches to correctly fabricate and install
    products/parts while observing best practices to maintain safety, efficiency, and
    quality standards
  • Documented and maintained up-to-date records, including production reports, parts
    utilization, rework/changes made


Team Leader/ Line Leader

Great Dane
03.2011 - 02.2014
  • Supervised the process of finalizing, caulking, riveting/buttering, and gang drilling
    operations
  • Performed quality inspections to ensure operating materials/services were of top
    quality and adequate quantity to meet production requirements
  • Maintained efficiency and performance standards of manufacturing department by
    developing a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring smooth operation
    of the product processing line
  • Tracked status/progress of work orders, maintained accurate inventory and
    personnel reports, and assured line workers followed OSHA mandates when
    operating equipment to meet production deadlines and goal
  • Conferred with management regarding production line issues, goals, and necessary
    improvements

Education

Lincoln's Challenge Academy
Military School

Skills

  • Union and Nonunion Personnel
    Supervision
  • Project Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Documentation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Relationship
    Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Performance Management
  • Change Management
  • Team-Building
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Problem-Solving
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Administrative and Management
    Support
  • Budget Development and Control
  • Customer Services
  • Operational
  • Risk Analysis and Management
  • Time Management
  • Workload Prioritization
  • Reporting
  • Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Control and Preventive
    Maintenance

Certification

  • Certified Stick Welder
  • Certified Fork Lift Operator
  • Certified Boom Lift Operator
  • Certified Scissor Lift Operator

Timeline

Welding Supervisor

Great Dane
04.2022 - Current

Welder/Fabricator

CT Products
01.2022 - 04.2022

Installer/Factory Rep/ Field and Product Specialis

Martin Engineering
02.2014 - 12.2021

Team Leader/ Line Leader

Great Dane
03.2011 - 02.2014

Lincoln's Challenge Academy

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