Licia Grayton
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Accomplished CMM Operator with a proven track record at Modineer, enhancing production efficiency and quality control through expert calibration and a strong emphasis on teamwork. Excelled in adapting to change and implementing ISO standards, significantly contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering client trust through transparent communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Stroco
Hazelwood, Missouri
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Inspected aerospace parts to identify defects, ensuring compliance with blueprints and quality standards.
- Measured components with calipers, micrometers, and gauges parts to verify specifications.
- Documented inspection results in quality records and nonconformance reports to maintain traceability.
CMM Operator
Boeing
Hazelwood, MO
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Operated CMM to measure parts and prototypes, ensuring dimensions met blueprint specifications.
- Operate the CMM: Use the CMM to measure parts and prototypes, and check dimensions against blueprints.
- Inspect: Perform in-process and final inspections, and document and report any issues.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure quality standards are met. Perform in-process and final inspections, and document and report any issues.
- Identify and resolve issues by collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams: Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues and improve product quality.
- Engage in discussions with team members to identify production issues. with team members and coordinate solutions.: Communicate production issues and collaborate with other teams.
Weld Destruct Plus Etching
Modineer
Saint Peters, MO
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Cultivated client relationships through transparent communication, fostering trust and encouraging repeat business.
- Trained new hires on company-specific welding techniques, creating a supportive environment that accelerated their skill development.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors, updating on project progress and promptly addressing any raised concerns.
- Participated actively in team meetings, offering valuable input to improve overall productivity and job performance among colleagues.
- Prioritized personal accountability by maintaining accurate records of work hours, completed tasks, and project outcomes for future reference and performance reviews.
Counter/baker
St.Louis Kolache
Creve Coeur, MO
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Executed counter tasks to ensure smooth operation during peak hours.
- Mixed ingredients and portioned dough for pastries and baked goods.
- Mixed and portioned dough to maintain consistency and quality of pastries and baked goods.
- Shaped kolaches, rolls, and sweets according to established bakery standards, ensuring product quality.
Quality Control Inspector
General Motors
Wentzville, MO
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Established production standards by creating comprehensive documents and collaborating with managers for effective implementation and maintenance
- Inspected products and materials through visual and manual examination to identify defects and deviations from specifications
- Conducted tests on products using specialized machines to detect defects.: Use machines to test products and identify defects
- Evaluated products by comparing them against established models to verify standards.: Compare products against a model to ensure they meet standards
- Ensured products met customer specifications through thorough quality checks.: Ensuring that products meet customer specifications
Assembly Line Production Worker
General Motors Co
Wentzville, MO
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean and organized workstation to support productivity and safety for all workers.
- Achieved daily production targets consistently, contributing to overall team success.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance product assembly efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
Cashier/Customer Service
phillips 66
Overland, MO
05.2005 - 12.2007
- Executed cashier responsibilities at checkout counters, processed transactions, restocked merchandise, and conducted inventory assessments to ensure accurate stock levels. Maintained store appearance through cleaning, organization, and upselling promotional products while greeting customers.
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately at the register, ensuring efficient checkout process.
- Greeted customers and provided information on convenience store merchandise and services to enhance customer experience.
- Managed cash transactions accurately at the register., credit, and debit transactions with accuracy at the register.
Na Nursing Assistant
Autumn View Gardens
Valley Park, MO
05.2005 - 04.2006
- Delivered comprehensive care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Supported residents with personal hygiene tasks, enhancing their quality of life.
- Documented resident care in charts and daily shift notes.
- Recorded resident care accurately in charts and shift notes for effective communication with nursing staff.
Accounting Clerk
T J janitrol service
Saint Louis County, MO
01.1997 - 05.2003
- Executed payroll and scheduling tasks for front office, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Processed vendor invoices for T J janitrol service, maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
- Prepared billing documents for customer service work orders at T J janitrol service.
- Prepared billing documents for customer service work orders at T J janitrol service, facilitating prompt customer billing.
Education
Upper secondary education - general education (ged)
Stratford
St. Louis, MO 09.2000 - 09.2002
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
University City High School
St Louis, MO 09.1994 - 09.1996
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Quality control implementation
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
- Equipment diagnostics
- Quality check automation
- Microsoft Office
- GMP
- Conveyor belts
- ISO standards
- TrackWise
- First-article inspection
- Manufacturing reliability testing
- PDCA
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Manufacturing experience
- Quality assurance
- Equipment calibration
- Six Sigma manufacturing
- AS9100
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Quality audits
- Supervising experience
- Quality inspection
- Team Work
- Mechanical assembly
- Warehouse experience
- Safety regulations
- Maintenance
- Operating systems
- Dimensional inspection
- Process capability analysis
- MasterControl Quality Excellence
- Statistical quality control (SQC)
- Quality assurance management
- Fastening
- Customer relations
- Data analysis
- 5S
- Time management
- Product quality assurance
- Computer skills
- Process improvement
- Component assembly
- Electrical experience
- Leadership
- Pallet jack
- Adaptability to change
- SAP
- Quality Management (QM)
- Gage R&R
- Electronics quality control
- PCB
- Flexibility
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- ISO 13485
- Routine inspections
- Employee relationship building
- Assembly line
- Assembly
- Factory
- Quality sampling
- Calibration
- Replacing parts
- Communication skills
- Automotive quality assurance
- Packaging
- Micrometer
- Quality management systems
- Quality visual inspection
- Technical writing
- Microsoft Word
- Lean
- Quality control
- Quality inspection techniques
- Precision measuring instruments
- Calipers
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Certified Quality Inspector, Driver's License
Languages
English
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Stroco
04.2024 - 09.2025
Counter/baker
St.Louis Kolache
02.2022 - 09.2024
CMM Operator
Boeing
01.2022 - 12.2024
Weld Destruct Plus Etching
Modineer
01.2022 - 12.2024
Quality Control Inspector
General Motors
02.2020 - 12.2022
Assembly Line Production Worker
General Motors Co
04.2019 - 12.2021
Cashier/Customer Service
phillips 66
05.2005 - 12.2007
Na Nursing Assistant
Autumn View Gardens
05.2005 - 04.2006
Upper secondary education - general education (ged)
Stratford
09.2000 - 09.2002
Accounting Clerk
T J janitrol service
01.1997 - 05.2003
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
University City High School
09.1994 - 09.1996