Ronald Hampton
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am very dedicated, goal oriented, customer focused and a team player.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Turner Industries
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
04.2016 - Current
- Fabricated metal parts such as carbon, stainless, nickel and food grade systems utilizing TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise project execution.
- Conducted routine inspections to uphold weld quality and ensure safety compliance.
- Maintained welding equipment for optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency on projects.
- Trained junior welders on safety practices and welding procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues during production runs.
- Adhered to industry standards for safety protocols in all operations.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Quality Control Inspector
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Conducted inspections on construction materials for compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with project teams to address quality control issues promptly.
- Developed and maintained documentation for inspection processes and results.
- Trained new inspectors on quality assurance procedures and best practices.
- Reviewed specifications to ensure adherence to safety and quality regulations.
- Performed audits of construction sites to verify compliance with company policies.
- Communicated findings effectively to stakeholders and project managers regularly.
- Assisted in implementing continuous improvement initiatives for quality control processes.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Walking and selling off packages to third party control.
- Coordinated all NDE, such as RT, PT, PWHT, PMI and put all paperwork in package.
Quality Control Inspector
Turner Construction
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Conducted inspections on construction materials for compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with project teams to address quality control issues promptly.
- Developed and maintained documentation for inspection processes and results.
- Trained new inspectors on quality assurance procedures and best practices.
- Reviewed specifications to ensure adherence to safety and quality regulations.
- Performed audits of construction sites to verify compliance with company policies.
- Communicated findings effectively to stakeholders and project managers regularly.
- Assisted in implementing continuous improvement initiatives for quality control processes.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Walked packages down to ensure the work was correct and complete.
- Walked packages to third-party control for verification and approval.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denham Springs High School
Denham Springs, LA05-1996
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA08-1987
Skills
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Welding inspection
- Effective communication
- Welding position proficiency
- Welding safety
- Welding machine setup
- Wire feed machines
- Time management
- Documented PT, RT, PMI, MT, UT, PWHT inspection reports
Affiliations
- Three year Rugby player for Southeastern University
- Team Captain in my third year.
Timeline
Welder
Turner Industries
04.2016 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Performance Contractors
08.2015 - 11.2016
Quality Control Inspector
Turner Construction
02.2012 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Denham Springs High School
Southeastern Louisiana University