Mariah Cepi
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking mid to senior-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Ready to offer 10 years of construction experience to a challenging new role with room for advancement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor
Dematic Corp
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2018 - 07.2024
- Directed and supervised team of up to 40 resources in daily operations
- Conducted daily meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement
- Coached team members to develop long-term career goals
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget
- Served as a liaison between customer and Dematic project management
- Coordinated between Dematic disciplines and customer representatives for a successful Go Live
- Advised, planned, and implemented both short- and long-term projects
- Worked with SAP material management software to identify and locate material and parts for conveyor systems
- Mentored new hires, navigating between language barriers, and ensured daily safety protocols
- Led crews in over 15 projects for Dematic including customers such as Amazon Fulfillment, Walmart DC, Ross DC, Burlington Coat Factory DC, FedEx DC, Americold Facility, and Nordstrom DC
- Addressed revisions and troubleshooted solutions with engineer/project management
- Calculated manpower plans with resource management, site management, and project management teams
- Maintained a safe work environment with zero accidents or lost workdays
- Reported to site manager and project manager with status updates on project progress and estimated completion dates, noting delay issues
- Utilized Microsoft Excel and Word for project documents, status, and reports.
Workface Planner
Dematic Corp
Buckeye, AZ
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed communication strategies to keep leads and management informed of progress throughout the lifecycle of projects
- Attended meetings with onsite teams to discuss project and status updates
- Facilitated discussions between teams and departments about potential roadblocks that could impact project progress
- Used daily system logs such as status reports, progress trackers, six-week look-ahead, RFIs (Request for Information), and lessons learned to document production information, discussing issues with management
- Converted Construction Work Packages (CWP) into Installation Work Packages (IWP)
- Ensuring all necessary resources are available and constraints are removed before releasing the IWP to the field
- Ensure continuity and integration of the work packaging structure across project phases
- Coordinate among engineering, procurement, and onsite teams
- Issue complete and constructible IWP in line with the project schedule
- Developed and helped improve IWP templates
- Preparing project IWP; determining activities, resources, quality control, risk planning
- Conduct IWP close-outs
- Utilized UPV (Universal Plant Viewer) software to create IWPs
- Worked with SAP material management software and Power BI to identify and locate necessary material for work packages and installation teams.
Quality Control Tech 2/Tech 3
Dematic Corp
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning conveyor systems
- Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and quality assurance
- Monitored performance parameters to ensure optimal operation of machinery
- Adjusted machine settings as needed to optimize production processes
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers
- Developed punch list spreadsheets for operational and quality issues and recommended corrective actions
- Utilized service & installation manuals for troubleshooting guidance when necessary
- Documented, filed, and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents
- Troubleshooted equipment malfunctions; utilizing knowledge of material handling systems.
Conveyor Installer
IMI Logistics
Phoenix, AZ
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Installed new conveyor systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- Led crews through assembly/disassembly of conveyor components including pneumatics
- Connected motors, gearboxes, and other equipment to create operational conveyor systems
- Adjusted tensioning devices such as pulleys, chains, sprockets
- To maintain proper belt tracking
- Inspected belts and rollers for wear and tear on a regular basis
- Replaced worn out parts as necessary to prevent further damage or failure of the system
- Installed machine guards where applicable in order to protect personnel from moving machinery parts
- Mounted brackets onto floors for supporting conveyor structures during installation process
- Assembled and prepped conveyor beds by installing pulleys, routing and securing air hoses and wires to conveyor beds using tie wraps and hand tools; prior to installation
- Checked alignment of drive shafts and pulleys at various points along the length of the conveyor system
- Provided technical support onsite, when necessary, in order to resolve any operational issues that may occur during operation
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and installation
- Led a 5-person crew through all conveyor installation phases, including inventory management and punch list tag corrections before customer Go Live deadlines
- Installed catwalks, steel channels, and header-steel drops/hangers to specifications while prioritizing daily safety measures through job hazard analysis sheets.
Structural Welder
Aerotek
Phoenix, AZ
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance
- Maintained clean and tidy work area
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
MIG Welder
Aerotek
Phoenix, AZ
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures
- Monitored welds for quality assurance purposes
- Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications
- Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the day
- Organized tools, supplies and equipment at the end of each shift
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach
- Examined welds to check bead size and other specifications
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Pipeline Laborer
Boots Smith Oilfield Services LLC.
Albuquerque, NM
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted with the installation of pipelines by using various tools and equipment such as shovels, backhoes, and augers
- Cleaned work areas after completion of jobs to ensure safety and cleanliness
- Removed soil or debris from trenches around pipes before installing them
- Helped in laying out the line of a new pipeline route according to project plans
- Attended training sessions related to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with tape measures and paint
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks
- Grinded welds to ensure a smooth finish on the surface of the pipes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
University of New Mexico
Gallup, NMSome College (No Degree) - Construction Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Motivation
- Welding Techniques
- Equipment Assembly
- Pneumatic Systems
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Professionalism
- Workplace Safety
- Material Handling Equipment
- SAP Material Management
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance and repairs
- Mechanical Systems
- Multitasking
- Self-Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Troubleshooting skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Quality Control
- Scheduling
- Equipment testing
- Functional Testing
- Project Coordination
Timeline
Workface Planner
Dematic Corp
11.2023 - 04.2024
Quality Control Supervisor
Dematic Corp
09.2018 - 07.2024
Quality Control Tech 2/Tech 3
Dematic Corp
04.2018 - 09.2018
Structural Welder
Aerotek
10.2017 - 01.2018
Conveyor Installer
IMI Logistics
07.2015 - 04.2018
MIG Welder
Aerotek
10.2014 - 07.2015
Pipeline Laborer
Boots Smith Oilfield Services LLC.
07.2013 - 08.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
University of New Mexico
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
University of Phoenix
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