Rafaela Juarez
Raymondville,Tx.
Summary
Industrious Quality Assurance Supervisor with superior analytical and diagnostic skills. Highly competent in assessing technical specifications and testing data to improve performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Quality Assurance Supervisor
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- In this role I recorded inspections and recorded data into Microsoft Office and reported issues found in the field to senior management
- Ensured inspectors followed established procedures and they adhered to safety protocols.
- Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
- Optimized workflows by regularly reviewing processes for inefficiencies or redundancies, implementing changes that improved overall productivity.
- Served as a key liaison between Quality Assurance and other departments, facilitating collaborative efforts that led to increased product consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Led regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics, address any concerns or challenges, and provide updates on organizational initiatives related to quality assurance.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, recognizing individual achievements, and supporting teamwork within the Quality Assurance department.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of QA activities, supporting effective communication between departments and facilitating process improvements.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
Quality Control and Prefab Foreman
Babcock & Wilcox
11.2023 - 12.2023
- My responsibility in this site was overlooking prefabrication for racking material and making sure production was meeting quality standards before being installed on field
- Managed material and identified where it was needed in the construction steps of the site.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Quality Control Foreman
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured quality was being met in racking and module installation trained individuals in the Axone Duo specifications and installations
- Logged issues to have remediation crew correct them
- Met with PVH inspectors to ensure quality and specifications were met.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Raised overall crew proficiency with ongoing skill development initiatives targeting areas identified for improvement.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
Quality Inspector
Tradesmen International
07.2022 - 08.2023
- My responsibility on this site was to review all work subcontractors completed and used Procore for documentation and remediation that was needed
- Learned all civil, electrical, mechanical, module installation, material receiving and learned blueprints to be able to perform multiple inspections and document correctly.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
- Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Inspected Axone Duo Solar System with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns.
- Collaborated closely with operations managers to address any quality concerns arising during construction.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for quality control procedures, increasing efficiency and transparency.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Kept detailed notes of product functionality, specifications and appearance using Procore.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Solar Laborer and QC
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsibilities included staging material, racking, used power and hand tools, module quality control and working knowledge of blueprints to ensure standards were met.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.
- Followed quality control procedures.
- Monitored processes to support quality control.
Solar Laborer
PeopleReady
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsibilities included racking, module, wire management installation, staging material used power tools to perform job duties as requested
- At this site I learned quickly and learned the quality control process.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Education
TSTC
Harlingen, TXSkills
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Procore Knowledgeable
- Problem Solving
- Human Relation Skills
- Quality Management Systems
- Hand and Power Tools
- Microsoft Office
- Material Management
- Spectra Precision Gr Laser
- Defect documentation
- Problem-solving skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Safety Procedures
Certification
- OSHA30
- NFPA 70E
- LOTO
- RED ROPE
- OSHA10
- FA/CPR/AED
References
- Tyler Price, Borrego Superintendent, 419.418.4378
- Shawn Bunkley, Borrego Quality Manager, 706.570.2501
- Victor Salas, Babcock & Wilcox Site Superintendent, 956.483.9662
- Ramon Cruz V, Supervisor Tex Mex Sales, 956.778.9588
- Kendrick Talley, Quality Manager, 504.655.3486
- Edwin Villarreal,Blattner Quality Manager, 520.304.1495
Timeline
Mechanical Quality Assurance Supervisor
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Quality Control and Prefab Foreman
Babcock & Wilcox
11.2023 - 12.2023
Quality Control Foreman
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
08.2023 - 11.2023
Quality Inspector
Tradesmen International
07.2022 - 08.2023
Solar Laborer and QC
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
Solar Laborer
PeopleReady
11.2021 - 04.2022
TSTC
- OSHA30
- NFPA 70E
- LOTO
- RED ROPE
- OSHA10
- FA/CPR/AED
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