Nehemiah (Nick) DeMent
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in quality control and production troubleshooting. Skilled in documentation and equipment calibration, with a strong focus on training and mentoring to elevate team performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Instinct
Lincoln, NE
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure product quality and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot issues impacting product reliability.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections, tests, and corrective actions taken.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Documented findings and reported discrepancies to management for prompt resolution.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control procedures to enhance accuracy.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
Assembly Lead
Quick Contractors
Lincoln, NE
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Trained and mentored new team members on assembly techniques and quality standards.
- Complied with all regulatory requirements during production processes to maintain industry certifications and uphold company reputation for excellence.
- Enhanced assembly line efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced product quality and reduced production downtime.
- Coordinated daily workflow among team members to meet production deadlines effectively.
- Led the adoption of new technologies and tools within the assembly process, resulting in greater efficiency and more accurate tracking of key metrics.
Machinist
Collins Aerospace Systems
York, NE
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for aerospace applications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Conducted quality inspections using calipers and micrometers to maintain stringent standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues efficiently.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Machine Operator
Tenneco Inc
Seward, NE
2015 - 10.2017
- Operated and maintained production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and minimal downtime.
- Monitored machine performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation best practices to enhance team competency.
- Conducted regular quality inspections, ensuring adherence to company standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and preventive maintenance, improving equipment reliability.
- Coordinated workflow between different production lines to optimize resource utilization and meet production goals.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
Hastings, NESkills
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
- Equipment calibration
- Inspections and reviews
- Documentation skills
- Auditing techniques
- Continuous improvement
- Product sampling
- Production troubleshooting
- Report preparation
- Record preparation
- Quality auditing
- GMP auditing
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Instinct
10.2024 - Current
Assembly Lead
Quick Contractors
09.2020 - 10.2024
Machinist
Collins Aerospace Systems
07.2018 - 06.2019
Machine Operator
Tenneco Inc
2015 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School