Melissa Johnson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Hardworking quality control professional, well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery, and supporting overall team and project needs.
In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping to complete skilled work under deadlines.
Motivated and committed to learning and implementing skilled trades, and meeting customer as well as employer needs.
Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships, and instills confidence and trust.
Hardworking and reliable Lead Quality Control Assurance Final Inspector with strong ambition and ability in keeping products in tolerance.
Offering Coordinate Measuring Machine and Plasma Machine operations.
Highly organized, proactive, and punctual, with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
JA Solar AZ LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reduced waste by implementing stricter quality control measures during manufacturing process.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
Lead Quality Inspector
Frito Lay's Distribution Center
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
- Partnered with training and operational leaders to develop strategies to enhance customer experience.
Quality Control Technician
PepsiCo
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted tests on products from preform to blow mold to production'
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Noted results and entered data into microsoft windows to track and assess trends.
- Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.
- Examined samples of raw materials before use in production of Preforms.
- Maintained lab cleanliness and safety standards.
- Trained employees in proper equipment use and product testing procedures.
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
- Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.
- Completed data capture forms, equipment logbooks or inventory forms to support testing procedures.
Final Quality Inspector
JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
- Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Administered competency tests to determine engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
Quality Control Inspector
Atkore
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
- Developed and implemented strategies for defect prevention and process efficiency.
- Reviewed drawings and blueprints to complete inspection at appropriate levels.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Completed thorough inspects of finished products in compliance with established protocols and compared results against production specifications.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
- Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
- Assessed finished items for defects and ordered reworks to eliminate irregularities.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
Education
General Studies
Coconino County Community College
Flagstaff, AZ01.2007
Skills
- Reporting and Analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Dimensional Measurement
- Inspection and Testing Reports
- Mathematical calculation
- Rejected Materials Disposal
- Sample Collection
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Specifications Conformance
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Helper to Manager, in less than 12-months.
- Developed relationships with upper management new clients.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
JA Solar AZ LLC
08.2024 - Current
Lead Quality Inspector
Frito Lay's Distribution Center
06.2023 - Current
Quality Control Technician
PepsiCo
09.2022 - 04.2023
Final Quality Inspector
JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA
06.2022 - 09.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Atkore
10.2020 - 06.2022
General Studies
Coconino County Community College
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