Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Richie Williams

Gastonia,NC

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Eaton Corporation, excelling in machine operation and quality inspections. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and ensure compliance with safety standards. Strong communicator and collaborator, adept at utilizing measurement tools to uphold high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture of excellence within teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator/Assembler

Eaton Corporation
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Assisted quality control personnel with inspections of completed products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards before shipping them out to customers.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Amazon
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
  • Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
  • Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization by driving a culture focused on high-quality products and services.

Receiving and Replenishment Associate

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Utilized company software to manage inventory data, monitor sales trends, and generate accurate reports for management review.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency through active participation in vendor meetings, suggesting improvements in delivery schedules or product packaging.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during seasonal changes or promotional events with swift updates of merchandise displays based on current trends and store priorities.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines during loading/unloading tasks and while operating equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Participated in inventory audits, identifying discrepancies or errors in stock counts for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Put away received merchandise in designated location.
  • Used hand scanners and computer tracking systems to update merchandise locations.
  • Added inventory to shelves, racks, bins and displays according to restocking procedures.

Assembly Quality Control Inspector

Alcoa
07.2010 - 12.2017
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new product lines and inspection requirements, maintaining consistently high levels of quality control across diverse projects.
  • Identified non-conformance trends through detailed analysis of inspection data, leading to targeted improvements in production processes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards at all times.
  • Performed comprehensive final inspections on completed products before shipment, minimizing returns due to quality issues.
  • Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific products or components, ensuring accurate assessments of conformance with specifications.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
05-2001

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Stress tolerance
  • Precision assembly
  • Production scheduling
  • Measurement tools
  • Workplace organization
  • Strong work ethic
  • Good communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality inspections
  • Quality management
  • File management
  • Defect tracking
  • Visual inspection
  • Supply maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with management to create the process for replacing and retrieving invetory for Eaton's Clutch Assembly Department.

Certification

  • Certified in standard and stand alone forklifts

Timeline

Machine Operator/Assembler

Eaton Corporation
03.2022 - 11.2024

Quality Assurance Inspector

Amazon
02.2020 - 03.2022

Receiving and Replenishment Associate

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2018 - 01.2020

Assembly Quality Control Inspector

Alcoa
07.2010 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Morehouse College

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