Shannon Kilgore
Heflin
Summary
Accomplished Quality Control Fabrication Inspector at Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc., skilled in visual inspections and compliance reporting. Demonstrated safety awareness and problem-solving abilities, enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency. Proven expertise in welding techniques and team building, ensuring high-quality standards and fostering collaboration among team members.
Professional with strong background in inspection, ready to ensure quality and compliance. Skilled in identifying issues, maintaining safety standards, and utilizing precision tools effectively. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing requirements. Reliable, results-driven, with keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Fabrication Inspector
Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Conducted detailed quality checks for manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products.
- Utilized measurement tools and equipment to verify product specifications.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Fitter/Fabrication Welder
Gorbel
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Produce weldments to the specified documentation using both prints and job paperwork.
- Weld various grades of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Utilize fabrication tools such oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, magnetic based drills, multi-spindle drilling machines and other equipment as necessary.
- Responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of the tools and equipment
- SMAW, MCAW, GMAW and spray arc welding
- Fit all assemblies and subassemblies to ensure accuracy and quality control.
- Safe operation of overhead cranes and all other shop equipment (electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic).
- Complete all required documentation.
Welder/Supervisor of Operations
PCIS
01.2000 - 10.2009
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by monitoring material usage, reducing waste, and selecting appropriate welding techniques for each job.
- Contributed to successful bids for new contracts by accurately estimating labor hours, materials costs, and equipment needs based on project specifications provided by clients.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing team schedules, workloads, and priorities.
- Mentored junior welders to enhance their skillsets and further career growth opportunities within the company.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by staying up-to-date on regulatory requirements and adhering to best practices in all projects undertaken.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Provided valuable input during design stages, offering suggestions for improvements based on hands-on experience in fabrication techniques.
- Optimized machine performance with precise calibration tasks, ensuring products met stringent quality criteria.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cleburne County High School
Heflin, AL05-1991
Skills
- Quality control
- Visual inspections
- Inspection reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Safety awareness
- Clean driving record
- Equipment inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment operation
- Paperwork evaluations
- Team building
- Materials testing
- Torch cutting
- Grinding and finishing
- Pipe welding
- Plasma arc cutting
- Structural fabrication
- Forklift operator certification
- Flat position welding
- Horizontal welding
- Flux core welding
- MIG
- Teamwork and communication
- Problem-solving
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical experience
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical systems maintenance
- Welding techniques
Timeline
Quality Control Fabrication Inspector
Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Fitter/Fabrication Welder
Gorbel
01.2009 - 10.2010
Welder/Supervisor of Operations
PCIS
01.2000 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Cleburne County High School
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