Matthew Foulger
Grantsville,UT
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience at Northrop Grumman, excelling in quality assurance and precision measurements. Proven ability to lead teams and implement effective corrective action plans, ensuring compliance with stringent standards. Skilled in hazard identification and machinery maintenance, consistently delivering high-quality results while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Drill Operator
Prime Power Electric
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when encountering production challenges.
- Identified potential hazards or risks associated with operations and took appropriate actions to mitigate them.
- Communicated regularly with management regarding project status updates.
- Maintained, operated and repaired drilling rigs.
- Provided guidance to crew members on best practices for operating machinery safely.
Quality Control Inspector
Northrop Grumman
Magna, UT
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Developed corrective action plans based on findings from investigations and audits.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Maintained accurate records of measurements taken with the CMM machine.
- Performed dimensional inspections of components and assemblies using CMM, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Programmed CMM machines to run parts according to customer specifications.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications for accuracy.
Team Lead Painter
5 star quality painting
West Valley City, UT
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Worked closely with supervisors to develop plans for upcoming projects ensuring deadlines are met.
- Supervised a team of five painters to ensure quality control and efficient completion of tasks.
- Inspected completed work before final delivery to ensure highest standards were met.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding painting services in a professional manner.
- Encouraged open communication between employees so they could share ideas or suggest improvements in processes.
- Assessed employee skill levels periodically to identify areas needing improvement or development.
Electrician
rocky mountain solar
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems using schematics diagrams and test instruments such as digital multimeters.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
- Performed maintenance, repairs and modifications to existing solar electric systems.
- Installed mounting hardware, cabling and wiring for solar electric panels.
Education
GED -
Job Corp
Clearfield, UTSkills
- Drilling operations
- Machinery maintenance
- Equipment repair
- Hazard identification
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Precision measurements
- Mathematics proficiency
- Quality control
Timeline
Drill Operator
Prime Power Electric
11.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Northrop Grumman
09.2022 - 11.2024
Team Lead Painter
5 star quality painting
06.2019 - 09.2022
Electrician
rocky mountain solar
09.2012 - 06.2019
GED -
Job Corp