Steven Loney
Erie,PA
Summary
Proven in enhancing product quality and efficiency, my tenure at Johnson Controls showcased my adeptness in quality control and critical thinking. By leveraging skills in visual inspection and cross-functional collaboration, I significantly reduced defect rates. My approach emphasizes continuous improvement and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance and surpassing production targets.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Johnson Controls
03.2000 - 07.2024
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
- Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.
- Actively participated in regular audits to verify compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring continued certification and enhanced credibility within the market.
Welder
SCI Forest
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Log Home Builder
Mountain Laural Log Homes
07.1991 - 07.2017
- Exceeded project deadlines for multiple home construction projects, ensuring timely completion and homeowner satisfaction.
- Managed project budgets, regularly monitoring expenses to prevent cost overruns while maximizing value for clients.
- Implemented green building practices, increasing energy efficiency in newly constructed homes while reducing environmental impact.
- Increased referral business by consistently exceeding client expectations in terms of both craftsmanship and service provided.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring a positive experience throughout the home-building process.
- Managed subcontractors, maintaining clear communication and coordinating schedules to ensure efficient workflow.
- Conducted thorough site evaluations to identify potential issues before breaking ground, minimizing costly delays and setbacks during construction phases.
- Ensured smooth transition from design phase to construction phase by working closely with architects, engineers, interior designers, landscapers during the planning stages.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to foster professional growth among colleagues.
- Optimized material usage by implementing effective waste reduction strategies onsite.
- Maintained strict safety standards on job sites, reducing the number of accidents and injuries among workers.
- Stayed current on industry trends through attending conferences/workshops and incorporating new technologies into the home building process.
- Developed strong partnerships with local vendors to reliably source quality materials and services for construction projects.
- Collaborated with architects and designers to create visually appealing and functional living spaces for clients.
- Coordinated permits and inspections with local authorities to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Streamlined construction processes by implementing innovative building techniques and materials, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality custom homes within budget and on schedule.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Bush Industries
07.2000 - 11.2005
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing on-the-job training to new forklift operators, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed at all times.
Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator
Mold Smith's
07.1992 - 07.2005
- Maintained high product quality with thorough inspections and routine maintenance of injection molding machines.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by efficiently operating plastic injection molding machines according to established procedures.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies introduced into the workplace, demonstrating proficiency in utilizing these tools for enhanced job performance.
- Minimized defects in finished products through close attention to detail during the molding process and prompt identification of potential issues.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Reduced material waste by closely monitoring raw materials during the injection molding process.
- Increased overall productivity through continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices in machine operation.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and procedures within the workstation area.
Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator
Lorangers Mfg
07.1997 - 07.2000
- Maintained high product quality with thorough inspections and routine maintenance of injection molding machines.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by efficiently operating plastic injection molding machines according to established procedures.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies introduced into the workplace, demonstrating proficiency in utilizing these tools for enhanced job performance.
- Minimized defects in finished products through close attention to detail during the molding process and prompt identification of potential issues.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Reduced material waste by closely monitoring raw materials during the injection molding process.
- Increased overall productivity through continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices in machine operation.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and procedures within the workstation area.
- Maintained accurate records of machine settings, production data, and quality reports for future reference and analysis.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss project updates, resource allocation, and areas for improvement within the manufacturing process.
- Achieved consistent output, performing regular calibration and fine-tuning of machine settings.
Education
CDL - Driving Truck
All State Career School
West Mifflin, PA03.2000
G.e.d - General Studies
Warren Area High School
Warren, PA06.1990
Skills
- Quality Control
- Visual Inspection
- Product Inspection
- Visual inspections
- Defect Identification
- Inspection documentation
- Inspections and reviews
- Quality processes
- Inspection procedures
- Materials Testing
- Packaging Inspection
- Safety Procedures
- Production experience
- Measurement techniques
- Training and mentorship
- Surface Inspection
- Recordkeeping
- Inspection protocols
- Reporting and analysis
- Equipment Calibration
- Safety Protocols
- Test equipment operation
- Process Validation
- Technical knowledge
- Report Generation
- Non-conformance reporting
- Sampling procedures
- Process Improvement
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Blueprint understanding
- Blueprint Reading
- Specifications reading
- Production methods
- Color Matching
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Quantity Verification
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Timeline
Welder
SCI Forest
07.2019 - 03.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Bush Industries
07.2000 - 11.2005
Quality Control Inspector
Johnson Controls
03.2000 - 07.2024
Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator
Lorangers Mfg
07.1997 - 07.2000
Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator
Mold Smith's
07.1992 - 07.2005
Log Home Builder
Mountain Laural Log Homes
07.1991 - 07.2017
CDL - Driving Truck
All State Career School
G.e.d - General Studies
Warren Area High School
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