Piotr Wawszkiewicz
Unionville
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector with extensive experience in dimensional and visual inspection, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in measurement techniques and blueprint reading, contributing to process improvements and training initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
Burke Aerospace
Farmington
01.2000 - 05.2025
- Performed final inspection of aerospace components for compliance with quality standards.
- Perfomed all DQR and DQSR duties accurately and efficiently including independent over-inspection of parts, checked and verified all required documentation such as PO, CoC, routers, inspection reports, compliance to customer specs, etc.
- Performed dimensional inspections of components using calibrated accurate measuring instruments such as calipers, ID and OD micrometers, gage pins, indicators, depth micrometers, pi tapes, swing gages, high gages,optical comparators and CMM (geomeasure and PC-DMIS software).
- Reported non-conformities and recommended corrective actions promptly.
- Performed visual inspections of components to ensure compliance to quality standards utilizing methods such as tin soldier inspection, light check, visual aid, boroscopes and manual CMM.
- Trained new employees in the use of inspection equipment and techniques.
- Marked components with acceptance status per customer specifications.
- Documented non-conforming items found during inspections according to established guidelines.
- Trained new inspectors on quality assurance protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization, including engineering and manufacturing, in order to resolve any issues related to product quality.
- Provided feedback to management on process improvements needed in order to meet customer requirements.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Recognized by management for exceptional attention to detail.
- Reviewed blueprints and engineering drawings to understand measurement requirements.
- Set up and operated EDM machines to cut metal components according to specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to improve inspection processes.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
Machine Operator
Gems Sensors and Controls
Farmington
09.1999 - 11.1999
- Operated CNC milling machines to produce precision components.
- Executed tasks according to project specifications and plans.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
CNC Lathe Operator
Beacon Inc.
Bloomfield
04.1998 - 08.1999
- Operated CNC lathes to produce precision machined components.
- Monitored equipment performance and maintained optimal operating conditions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure reliable operation.
- Trained new operators on machine setup and safe operating procedures.
- Inspected finished products for quality compliance using measuring tools.
- Installed correct tooling according to machine set-up sheets.
- Assist with loading, unloading parts from the CNC lathe by manually handling them or using a crane, hoist system when necessary.
Machine Operator
CBS manufacturing
East Granby
01.1997 - 03.1998
- Operated drill presses to bore, ream, and countersink of aerospace components.
- Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
- Implemented best practices for machine operation to enhance workplace safety culture.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for deburring metal parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Britain High
New Britain, CT06-1995
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Dimensional inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Visual inspection
- [Microsoft Word] use
- Safety trained
- Measurement techniques
- Forklift operation
- CMM operation
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- FLUENT IN [Polish]
- [DPRV] certified
Languages
Polish
Professional
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Burke Aerospace
01.2000 - 05.2025
Machine Operator
Gems Sensors and Controls
09.1999 - 11.1999
CNC Lathe Operator
Beacon Inc.
04.1998 - 08.1999
Machine Operator
CBS manufacturing
01.1997 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
New Britain High