NICHOLAS WHITTAKER
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Resourceful professional eager to utilize analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in using testing equipment and software programs with keen eye for precision. Smart and committed to furnishing detailed reports.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Test Technician
GE Healthcare
Waukesha, United States
02.2019 - Current
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineering and other departments to meet production goals and promote teamwork.
- Adjusted process parameters to optimize product quality and production rates.
- Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Maintained accurate production records to track progress, identify areas for improvement and meet regulatory requirements.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
Quality Technician
MilliporeSigma
Sheboygan Falls, WI
08.2014 - 02.2019
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Carried out ad-hoc inspections to verify conformance with agreed standards.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
Senior Mechanical Technician
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Marietta, GA
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Organized data archive of engineering specifications, drawings and specifications and maintained traceability of documents by proper filing and indexing.
- Investigated equipment function to diagnose faults and make recommendations to provide solutions.
- Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Followed optimum preventative maintenance plans for complex mechanical systems.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify trends and develop solutions to existing mechanical problems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Redstone College
Broomfield, CO 11.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Reporting and analysis
undefinedTimeline
Test Technician
GE Healthcare
02.2019 - Current
Quality Technician
MilliporeSigma
08.2014 - 02.2019
Senior Mechanical Technician
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
08.2010 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Redstone College
11.2008 - 05.2010
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