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Susana Segovia

Elkhart,IN

Summary

Results-driven Quality Control Lab Technician with experience at Kennametal, skilled in statistical analysis and quality assurance. Proven leadership abilities and a strong work ethic, complemented by expertise in nondestructive examination and effective communication. Committed to enhancing processes and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while fostering a positive team environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Lab Technician

Kennametal
Goshen, IN
06.2024 - Current
  • Perform inspections of dimensional, chemical, visual, and physical properties of the product at various stages of the manufacturing process.
  • Provides technical support to the Quality and Quality Engineering (QE) functions.
  • Conducts nondestructive examination (NDE) and quality control (QC) inspections on products, materials, components, parts, etc., at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with established quality and reliability standards.
  • Captures and analyzes statistical data from processes to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations from standards.
  • • Recommends new or enhanced methods, procedures, and standards.
  • Record results of inspections as required. Daily work is determined by structure and needs of the Quality group.
  • May include, in process or final inspections of products, physical properties inspections and chemical analysis.
  • Will include customer certification inspections of orders as required, using any inspection equipment needed, including, but not limited to, Hard Gages, Microscopy, Glow Discharge Spectrometer (GDS), Rotap, Carbon Sulfur Analyzer, Oxygen Nitrogen Analyzer, and Particle Size Distribution Analyzers.
  • Required to learn and understand all equipment needed to inspect physical, dimensional, and chemical properties.
  • Expected to work on priority order first and scan correct production information as needed.

Lab Technician

ICC NTA
Nappanee, IN
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Recorded data from experiments into detailed lab reports for review by supervisors.
  • Performs ASTM testing on various materials.
  • Performs FTIR testing and analysis on client samples.
  • Adhered to all safety policies and procedures while working in the lab environment.
  • Worked closely with engineering teams to develop solutions for difficult problems encountered during testing activities.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
  • Used bolts, rivets and screws to fasten parts.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.

Supervisor

UPS
Elkhart, IN
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
  • Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Monitored employee techniques to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Planned and managed which UPS trailers the drivers would take.
  • Wrote seels for UPS Drivers.

Production Worker

Vahala Foam
Elkhart, IN
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.

Production Worker

Century Foam
Elkhart, IN
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to company's specific standards and protocols.
  • Analyzed work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
  • Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Concord Community High School
Elkhart, IN
06.2018

Skills

  • Processes and Procedures
  • Program Evaluation
  • Quantitative Skills
  • Experience in Leadership
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Basic Math
  • Sample Logging

Timeline

Quality Control Lab Technician

Kennametal
06.2024 - Current

Lab Technician

ICC NTA
09.2023 - 06.2024

Supervisor

UPS
10.2020 - 11.2022

Production Worker

Vahala Foam
05.2020 - 08.2020

Production Worker

Century Foam
01.2017 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Concord Community High School

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