LaToya Gater
Canton,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
Neapco Drivelines
07.2019 - Current
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
- Kept up-to-date with latest industry developments in press technology and procedures.
- Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
- Restocked workstations with supplies to prevent work delays.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Implemented process improvements that led to faster setup times between job runs, maximizing productivity during shifts.
- Proactively addressed potential quality issues through effective communication with quality control teams and supervisors.
- Increased production efficiency by setting up and operating stamping press machines with precision.
- Verified accuracy of settings and adjusted controls, conforming with customer specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from machines to be processed.
- Operated extruding, forming, pressing and compacting machines to shape and form metal materials.
Quality Control Inspector
Watson Eng
03.2014 - 08.2019
- 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.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality, working closely with manufacturing teams to resolve concerns swiftly.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Played an integral role in achieving company-wide safety goals by diligently enforcing proper handling practices during all stages of the inspection process.
- Contributed to successful ISO certification processes by adhering strictly to international quality management standards during inspections.
- Monitored inventory levels to restock materials and maintain consistent supply.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cross Roads High School
Malakoff, TX06.2008
Skills
- Machine Operation
- Quality Control
- Production Monitoring
- Press troubleshooting
- Safety Management
- Equipment Calibration
- Work Order Interpretation
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Hand Tools and Measuring Devices
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Inspections
- Flexible Schedule
- Quality Control Analysis
- Material Sorting and Categorizing
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
Timeline
Press Operator
Neapco Drivelines
07.2019 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Watson Eng
03.2014 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Cross Roads High School