Paul Nicholson
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Dedicated Quality Assurance Technician with a strong focus on defect identification, root cause analysis, and team collaboration. Proven ability to monitor QA procedures and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Centro Inc.
North Liberty
10.2016 - 12.2025
- Conducted thorough inspections of products for quality compliance.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- Maintained records of all quality control activities, such as tests and inspections performed.
- Participated in root cause analysis for identified defects and discrepancies.
- Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
Line Assembler
Whirlpool
Amana
07.2012 - 10.2016
- Followed work orders to correctly assemble building components.
- Identified defective parts or assemblies during inspection process and notified supervisor immediately.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
Paint Technician
VSE Corporation
Texarkana
06.2006 - 06.2015
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning and sanding as required.
- Mixed paint to achieve desired colors and consistency for projects.
- Operated spray guns and other equipment to apply paint efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to handle hazardous materials safely and responsibly.
- Cleaned up after job completion by disposing of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations.
- Mixed paints to achieve precise colors and properties based on order documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, WI06-1991
Skills
- Quality control
- Defect identification
- Root cause analysis
- Inspection techniques
- Product testing
- Team collaboration
- Corrective action implementation
- Documentation skills
- Auditing
- Operations management
Certification
GD&T Training - Certificate
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Centro Inc.
10.2016 - 12.2025
Line Assembler
Whirlpool
07.2012 - 10.2016
Paint Technician
VSE Corporation
06.2006 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School