Matthew Milek
Tonawanda
Summary
Quality Control Technician skilled in conducting thorough inspections of complex components to meet strict quality standards. Experienced in blueprint interpretation, calibration, and effectively mentoring new inspectors to foster a culture of excellence in manufacturing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality In-process Inspector
APPLE RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC.
Lancaster
02.2026 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring that custom O-rings, housing seals, and molded sealing devices meet strict tolerance and quality specifications.
- Examine rubber parts and seals for surface defects such as knit lines, non-fills, and foreign material.
- Document results on Inspection Forms and maintain records of accept/reject parts.
Quality Control Technician
SEALING Devices Inc.
Lancaster
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Third Shift Production shift dissolved. See Quality Control Technician description below.
2nd/3rd Shift Production Supervisor
Sealing Devices
Lancaster
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for efficiently deploying manpower and materials for the timely production of finished goods and services in accordance with customer requirements and established procedures/work instructions.
- Attended multiple leadership skills courses and training classes.
- Started 3rd Shift from 2nd shift 3/5/2023.
Quality Control Technician
Sealing Devices
Lancaster
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Perform first/in process/last piece inspections, First Article Inspections, PPAPs, AS9102 FAIs, for all in house production/receiving in accordance to blueprint/drawing.
- Recording NCRs for defective parts/material(s).
- Recording SIRs for material certification.
- Proficient with Virtek Laser QC, Keyence Image Devices, Excel format, Inspection Expert software, Upload FAI results to Net-Inspect.
- Training of new inspectors.
Production Associate (Layoff)
Tesla Solar Gigafactory
Buffalo
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Duties: Inspection of cell alignment to carrier.
- Glass supply/TPO supply/gasket supply.
- Full inspection of alignment before lamination, preparation prior to lamination, proper load into lamination.
- Capital conveyor maintenance/troubleshoot/fault reset.
- Assistance to other departments i.e. trim, glass wash, carrier tear down/construct.
Quality Control Inspector
HDM Hydraulics Development and Manufacturing LLC
Tonawanda
10.2011 - 12.2017
- Duties: Part/Cylinder inspection in accordance to blueprint/inspection crib sheet, Vendor Part inspection and filing of Discrepant Material Reports, First Article Inspection of PPAP/Prototypes and submittal to Plex.
- Usage/calibration of calipers, O.D., Thread Pitch, Blade, Barrel, Dial and Digital Bore micrometers, usage of Coordinate Measuring Machine, Fero Prime and Keyence Laser Micrometer, Mahr 400 and Pocket Surf.
- Usage/vendor calibration upkeep of plain, thread plugs and ring gauges, data collection for measurement results and oil cleanliness, gravimetric cleanliness testing, warranty support, recording of nonconforming/rejected parts, and training of new employees for all tools and procedures, trained on Vantage and Epicor.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Tonawanda Senior High School
North Tonawanda, NYSkills
- Forklift
- Inspecting
- Quality assurance
- Mechanical knowledge
- ISO 9001
- Manufacturing
- Quality control
- GD&T
- Assembly
- Calibration standards
- Record preparation
- First article inspection
- Blueprint interpretation
- Caliper
- Micrometers
- Lasers/Micro-View
Additional Information
Extensive background in the Manufacturing/Production areas., Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows applications., Energetic, productive, willing to accept new challenges., Team player, hands-on, contributing to any task assigned., Strong organization and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
Timeline
Quality In-process Inspector
APPLE RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC.
02.2026 - Current
Quality Control Technician
SEALING Devices Inc.
10.2023 - 08.2025
2nd/3rd Shift Production Supervisor
Sealing Devices
01.2022 - 10.2023
Quality Control Technician
Sealing Devices
03.2019 - 01.2022
Production Associate (Layoff)
Tesla Solar Gigafactory
04.2018 - 01.2019
Quality Control Inspector
HDM Hydraulics Development and Manufacturing LLC
10.2011 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
North Tonawanda Senior High School