Laurence Maxwell
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Highly skilled in the field of inspection, testing, sorting, sampling, and weighing with substantial experience ensuring quality control and compliance with industry standards. Possess strong analytical abilities and adept at utilizing precision equipment to measure product specifications accurately. Proven track record in improving operational efficiency by identifying defects and implementing corrective actions to mitigate future occurrences. Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining accurate records and reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Old Castle Glass
Los Angeles, California
06.2019 - 12.2024
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
- Administered competency tests to determine engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
- Generated reports summarizing inspection results, defect trends, and other statistical data.
- Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified potential sources of quality issues.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westchester High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2009
Skills
- Error reduction
- QC planning
- Division monitoring
- Non-conformance reporting
- Recordkeeping
- Inspection documentation
- Specifications reading
- Visual inspections
- Product inspection
- Safety procedures
- Packaging inspection
- Reporting and analysis
- Measurement techniques
- Employee supervision
- Quality processes
- Safety protocols
- Surface inspection
- Production experience
- Process evaluation
- Defect identification
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Old Castle Glass
06.2019 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Westchester High School