Mark Farris
Atkins,VA
Summary
Focused Quality Manager with with experience conducting testing to facilitate quality and condition results. Possesses superior product knowledge to train and educate staff while maintaining optimal product storage and efficiency. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Smyth County Machine
03.2022 - Current
- Successfully able to Re-certify The company's ISO 9001 certification
- Brought the Quality System up to meet AS 9100D Aerospace Standards and received certification.
- Certified ISO 9001 and AS 9100D Lead Auditor
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
- Calibrated instruments in production area and quality lab.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Senior Lead Machinist
General Dynamics Mission Systems
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and followed manufacturer's instructions.
- Studied blueprints or layouts on workpieces to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpieces.
- Provided job training and monitored performance of team members.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Operated 5 and 6 Axis milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
CNC Machinist
General Engineering
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Assembly / Machine /Welder
Mayville Engineering Company
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
Tool Die Maker
Appalachian Cast Products Precision Machine
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Utilized 3D machining techniques to make dies and molds to customer specifications.
- Adjusted, machined and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
Lead Machinist
Smyth County Machine
07.2008 - 02.2012
- Set-up and operated various 3,4, and 5 axis Milling machines and lathes.
- Provided job training and monitored performance of team members.
- Studied blueprints or layouts on workpieces to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpieces.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
CNC Machinist
Mid Atlantic Manufacturing
02.2006 - 07.2008
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Press Brake Operator
Utility Trailer
10.1997 - 02.2006
- Interpreted blueprints to follow correct sequence of bends and identify proper tools to produce quality parts.
- Set up and operated hydraulic CNC press brake with efficiency to hold tolerances.
- Followed safety procedures, donning protective gear for face and body and disabled machines in emergency situations.
- Fabricated and bent mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
- operated CNC plasma/punch to produce quality parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion Senior High School
Marion, VA06.1979
Certificate - Electronic Warfare
U.S. Army Military Intelligence School
Ft. Devens MA06.1980
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
US Army Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Bad Tolz, GermanyCertificate - Basic Law Enforcement
New River Criminal Justice Academy
New River, VACertificate - General Instructor
New River Criminal Justice Academy
Dublin, VACertificate - Defensive Tactics Instructor
New River Criminal Justice Academy
Dublin, VACertificate - Narcotics Investigations
VA State Police Academy
Richmond, VACertificate - Advanced Narcotics Investigations
DEA Investigator's School
Fredericksburg, VAInstructor Certificate - Instructional Technology
FBI Academy
Quantico, VACertificate - Prosecution of Drug Crimes
Department of Criminal Justice Services "Top Gun"
College Of William & MaryCertificate - Machine Technology - Machine Tool Technology
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA06.2006
Skills
- Develop Product Specifications
- High Tolerance Measurement
- Analyze Test Results
- Document Management
- External Audit Support
- Mastery of Quality Processes
- Resolve Defects
- Documentation Control
Accomplishments
- Achieved ISO 9001 Certification as well as AS 9100D (Aeronautical) certifications at my current place of employment. In process of achieving our ASME Pressure Vessel Certification.
- Documented and resolved Non-conformance issues which led to customer sanctifications and repeat orders.
Certification
- Certified Lead Auditor, - AS9100D, ISO 9001
Photography, Fly fishing, Hunting, building precision rifles
I have enjoyed my career in photography. I started with an old 35 mm in 1980, and have enjoyed doing landscape photography, Astro Photography, and portraits over the years. I have also been the official Track Photographer at Wythe Raceway for several years. I recently retired from that position as it took up too much time from my other duties. I'm still an avid race fan, and do photos on request from drivers that have developed a following of my work.
I enjoy fly fishing in the native streams of Southwest VA, and tying my own flies.
I grew up with a love of hunting and precision guns from an early age. Handloading, and eventually building my own precision rifles. I shoot competitively at the 1000 yard ranges.
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Quality Manager
Smyth County Machine
03.2022 - Current
Senior Lead Machinist
General Dynamics Mission Systems
05.2019 - 03.2022
CNC Machinist
General Engineering
02.2017 - 05.2019
Assembly / Machine /Welder
Mayville Engineering Company
01.2016 - 11.2016
Tool Die Maker
Appalachian Cast Products Precision Machine
02.2012 - 08.2015
Lead Machinist
Smyth County Machine
07.2008 - 02.2012
CNC Machinist
Mid Atlantic Manufacturing
02.2006 - 07.2008
Press Brake Operator
Utility Trailer
10.1997 - 02.2006
High School Diploma -
Marion Senior High School
Certificate - Electronic Warfare
U.S. Army Military Intelligence School
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
US Army Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Certificate - Basic Law Enforcement
New River Criminal Justice Academy
Certificate - General Instructor
New River Criminal Justice Academy
Certificate - Defensive Tactics Instructor
New River Criminal Justice Academy
Certificate - Narcotics Investigations
VA State Police Academy
Certificate - Advanced Narcotics Investigations
DEA Investigator's School
Instructor Certificate - Instructional Technology
FBI Academy
Certificate - Prosecution of Drug Crimes
Department of Criminal Justice Services "Top Gun"
Certificate - Machine Technology - Machine Tool Technology
Wytheville Community College
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