Robert AJ Hamilton
Sanford
Summary
Quality assurance professional with robust experience in ensuring product compliance and optimizing processes. Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in root cause analysis. Adept at collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement and adapt to evolving requirements. Proven ability to maintain high standards and deliver consistent results in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Technician I
Ingersoll Rand
Southern Pines, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections on products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve quality issues efficiently.
- Utilized measurement tools and equipment to assess product quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall product reliability.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Maintained documentation for quality audits and inspections.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts to align production processes with quality objectives.
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
- Coordinated efforts between Quality Control teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration that improved overall consistency across sites operations.
- Contributed to ISO certification renewals by diligently preparing required documentation and participating in annual audits.
- Monitored supplier performance, ensuring that all materials met company specifications.
- Managed calibration schedules for all measurement equipment, ensuring accurate readings and minimal downtime due to maintenance or repairs.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Participated in Lean Manufacturing initiatives by identifying areas of waste, streamlining processes, and reducing overall production time without sacrificing quality standards.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Helped develop training materials and led workshops to educate employees on best practices for maintaining high-quality products.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving quality-related complaints in a timely manner.
- Reduced production defects by collaborating with engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
Assembly Technician
Tipper Tie
Apex, NC
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Assemble mechanical components into automated machinery that complies with blueprints, SOPs, and technical/electrical specs.
- Used various tools to assemble, interpret, and perform tasks related to assembly of the machine.
- Performed testing on all components of the machine prior to shipping, ensured machine functions properly per the customer's requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of the machine in shipping to the customer.
Brewery Worker
Hugger Mugger
Sanford, NC
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with brewery work including transferring product to kegs, different tanks, and testing quality of product.
- Performed proper cleaning of storage tanks and fermenting tanks per standards.
- Assisted in setting up and tearing down for remote pouring events, as well as transportation to and from the event.
- Assisted customers in determining their product choice of beer based on their likes and dislikes.
- Performed normal bar responsibilities including cleaning, maintaining, and replenishing stock and cash register duties.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Moen, Inc
Sanford, NC
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Operated various forklift systems such as order picker, reach truck, tugger, and swing lifts to fulfill various orders for the plant.
- Followed itinerary to complete orders needed to be picked to continue production in a timely and safe manner.
- Coordinated with coworkers to best complete the orders and have them arrive to the departments within an allotted time frame.
- Loaded and unloaded truck trailers as well as staging for storage.
- Consolidated same part numbers to increase warehouse storage.
- Completed 5S and safety inspections of warehouse racks.
Assembler
CTI Systems
Sanford, NC
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Assemble completed wire panels and install into electrical boxes per blueprint specifications.
- Install switches, buttons, and power cables/disconnects when necessary.
- Modify panels/boxes to new specifications as needed using power tools.
- Download programs to PLC's on completed boxes per specifications.
- Perform reset tests on all completed boxes to ensure proper operation.
- Operation and knowledge of basic wiring tools such as strippers, crimpers, ohmmeters, heat guns, etc.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure boxes are delivered to wiring correctly per print and are received on time for assembly.
- Trusted Key holder.
Inspector, Injection Molding
Pentair Water
Sanford, NC
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Interpret blueprints to determine critical dimensions for measurements for quality control purposes.
- Use of precision calipers and other measurement tools to measure and determine dimension of manufactured parts to ensure quality control specifications.
- Entry of all measurements into Excel spreadsheets for record keeping purposes detailing a history of QC measurements.
- Use of containment methods to isolate parts that do not meet specifications for dispositions from engineering.
- Communication and cooperation with Team Leads and Process Technicians for adjustments and containment of nonconforming product.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 5S principles to keep a safe and smart manufacturing environment.
- Adhering to all safety protocols to minimize risk and injury to myself and other employees.
Service Technician
All American Fire Protection
Spring Lake, NC
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Inspect Fire Extinguishers to ensure they are up to Fire Code.
- Refilling of used Fire Extinguishers to be returned to customers.
- Operated, installed, maintained and inspected multiple types of Fire Suppression Systems to Fire Code standards.
- Following an itinerary to meet customers for inspections and maintenance.
- Operated company vehicles to perform my job responsibilities.
- Provided technical training to coworkers and new staff.
- Provided customers with basic knowledge regarding Fire Code and Safety protocols, as well as operation of extinguishers and suppression systems.
Machinist
Conveyor Technologies
Sanford, NC
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked directly from blueprints, sketches and specifications.
- Operated heavy duty machines, mills, and grinders.
- Adhered to safety protocols to reduce likelihood of injury.
- Used CNC machinery to produce rough and finished parts.
- Removed burrs on all machined parts.
- Routinely monitored feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Modified already machined parts to new specifications for new fittings.
Machinist
Mertek Solutions
Sanford, NC
01.2011 - 11.2014
- Worked directly from blueprints, sketches and specifications.
- Operated heavy duty machines, mills, grinders and saws.
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Adhered to all safety protocols to reduce likelihood of injury.
- Studied blueprints and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
- Setup and programmed CNC machines to produce precision parts for automated machinery.
- Removed all burrs on machined parts.
- Routinely monitored feed and speed of machines during machining.
- Obtained blueprints from engineers and ordered parts from suppliers via managers.
- Inspected and reported out-of-tolerance parts and machines.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Applied Science
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC01.2013
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Lee Early College
Sanford, NC01.2010
Skills
- Quality Technician
- CNC
- GD&T
- 5S
- Micrometer
- Calipers
- Blueprint Reading
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing
- Fabrication
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Assembly
- Machining
- Calibration
- Lean Manufacturing
- SolidWorks
- SAP
- Kanban
- Field Service
Certification
Forklift Certification
ISO 9001:2015
Timeline
Quality Technician I
Ingersoll Rand
09.2023 - Current
Assembly Technician
Tipper Tie
11.2021 - 10.2022
Brewery Worker
Hugger Mugger
03.2021 - 10.2021
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Moen, Inc
05.2020 - 02.2021
Assembler
CTI Systems
10.2018 - 05.2020
Inspector, Injection Molding
Pentair Water
03.2017 - 10.2018
Service Technician
All American Fire Protection
02.2016 - 11.2016
Machinist
Conveyor Technologies
06.2015 - 11.2015
Machinist
Mertek Solutions
01.2011 - 11.2014
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Lee Early College
Associate in Applied Science - Applied Science
Central Carolina Community College
Location
- Willing to commute to: Raleigh - Apex - Durham - Southern Pines areas
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Employee of the Month
Won the award for Employee of the Month in under my first year of employment at Ingersoll Rand.
Won the Ingersoll Rand SPOT Award, which is a real-time, peer-to-peer or manager-nominated recognition program used to instantly acknowledge employees for outstanding daily contributions, great teamwork, or going above and beyond on a specific project.