Sonya Wallace
Deatsville,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Tech
IntePlast Group
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct inspection at various stages of production
- Test film for quality function using precision measurements equipment
- Quarantine discrepant material
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
Quality Assurance
Claridge Products
05.2020 - 02.2023
- Inspected raw, in process and finished good which included dimensional, visual and functional inspection
- Sorted, tagged, and quarantined discrepant parts
- Assisted in assembling product when needed
Production Assembler
Hartzell Engine Technologies
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Disassembled and reassembled alternators, regulators, controllers, valves to specification
- Tested and documented data
- Assembled subassemblies consisting of soldering, crimping and wiring harnesses, etc
- Used small manual and pneumatic tools
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints of moderate complexity
- Reviewed component quality to assess conformance with tolerances and remove unacceptable products.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
Quality Control Tech
Genpak
08.2017 - 03.2018
- 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 quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
Quality Auditor
Steris
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Receiving Inspection, Process Inspection and Final Inspection
- Worked with vendors to correct and resolve product discrepancies
- Maintained meticulous documentation to show compliance with institutional standard and federal regulations.
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to production engineers
- Assisted assembly lines in identifying and diagnosing non-conformance
Quality Lead
Madix, Inc.
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Conducted immediate on the floor quality/product decisions
- Lead multiple Lean Manufacturing meetings consisting of 8D, 5 Why and Poka Yoke
- Managed SQDC reports and data
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
- Performed testing and inspection to assess product effectiveness, alignment with designed purpose.
- Communicated with customers and vendors to resolve complaints.
Education
Associates Degrees - Accounting & Business Administration
Draughons Junior College
Montgomery, AL05-1987
Diploma - undefined
Stanhope Elmore High School
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Customer Service
- Quality Principals
- Time Management
- Detail Oriented
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Common Sense
- Integrity
- Strong Work Ethics
- Organized
Timeline
Quality Control Tech
IntePlast Group
02.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance
Claridge Products
05.2020 - 02.2023
Production Assembler
Hartzell Engine Technologies
04.2018 - 04.2020
Quality Control Tech
Genpak
08.2017 - 03.2018
Quality Auditor
Steris
01.2013 - 02.2014
Quality Lead
Madix, Inc.
08.2008 - 07.2012
Diploma - undefined
Stanhope Elmore High School
Associates Degrees - Accounting & Business Administration
Draughons Junior College
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