Michael Hightower
Brownsburg,IN
Summary
Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing 10 years of related experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Incoming Quality Inspector
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
Plastics Manufacturing Team Lead Mold Technician
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Indianapolis, IN
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation and production orders.
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Investigated and resolved production issues.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve production efficiency.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Generated and maintained accurate production records.
- Monitored production processes to identify and address potential issues.
- Adjusted equipment to meet different productivity levels.
- Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.
- Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
- Led production meetings to provide reports to management.
Plastics Manufacturing Machine Operator
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Indianapolis, IN
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Cypress College
Cypress, CAHigh School Diploma -
Loara High School
Anaheim, CA06.1999
Skills
- Acceptance Requirements
- Testing Data Documentation
- Engineering Specifications
- Quality Control Planning
- Word Processing
- Reviewing Test Results
- Report Generation
- Inspection Protocols
- Product Tests
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Reading Comprehension
- Sample Testing
- Quality Control
- Frequency Meters
- Dial Calipers
- Kaizen and Kanban
References
For Professional References, please contact the people below:
Blaine Burke: 765-730-6463
Candy Taylor: 765-771-9091
Melissa Gatts: 317-965-2903
William Linville Jr: 317-771-6100
Timeline
Incoming Quality Inspector
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
06.2021 - 04.2023
Plastics Manufacturing Team Lead Mold Technician
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
09.2017 - 06.2021
Plastics Manufacturing Machine Operator
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
06.2013 - 09.2017
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Cypress College
High School Diploma -
Loara High School