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Thomas Rivas

Cedar Park,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, focusing on optimizing processes, and supporting team objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Artivion
08.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
  • Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
  • Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.

Q.A. Technician

Enovis (DJO Surgical)
10.2013 - 06.2024
  • Creating reports: Document errors and issues for fixing
  • We are documenting and reporting service quality levels and developing and implementing standards for inspection.
  • Proficient in Windows Suite
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Conducted thorough quality assessments on incoming raw materials to ensure they met company standards and specifications
  • Maintained accurate documentation of quality control tests and inspections, including reporting any deviations or non-conformances
  • Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains

Finished Goods/Belt and polish, DJO Surgical (Enovis)

  • The first position I held at Djo Surgical (Enovis) involved shipping, ping, and receiving medical and prosthetic supplies. My job functions included conducting cycle counts, and gathering and shipping finished goods, both domestically and internationally, via Fedex, UPS, and DHL services.
  • When I was a belt and Polish associate, my primary responsibilities were to buff and size internal prosthetic implants
  • The tools I used to perform my job function were buffer wheels, belting wheels, calipers, hand tools, spreadsheets to record my progress, and reading blueprints to ensure I met the tolerance of each part being worked on.
  • Conducted quality testing on ingredients, products, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with industry standards and company specifications
  • Performed inspections and audits of manufacturing processes to identify and resolve any quality issues, ensuring consistent product quality

Warehouse Assistant

Diakon Logistics
05.2011 - 07.2012
  • Made schedules for Conn’s delivery service, created routes for delivery drivers, noted any defects coming off merchandise cargo, handled customer complaints, and input payroll for delivery drivers.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving, overseeing multiple packages per day.

Inventory

Best Buy
02.2007 - 04.2011
  • Managed ad changes, restocked incoming products, and shipped defective items to service centers via UPS. Arranged shelf displays and endcaps.

I.T. Support -Temp

Home Depot
09.2006 - 01.2007
  • Technical support for Home Depot associates in providing overrides, system reboots, Paint Machine calibrations (through remote access), and correcting online orders and tool/truck rentals

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security

Austin Community College
Austin

Cedar Park H.S.
Cedar Park

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Organization
  • Flexibility
  • QA reporting
  • Quality processes
  • Issue Resolution

Software

Oracle
Excel
Word

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Artivion
08.2024 - Current

Q.A. Technician

Enovis (DJO Surgical)
10.2013 - 06.2024

Warehouse Assistant

Diakon Logistics
05.2011 - 07.2012

Inventory

Best Buy
02.2007 - 04.2011

I.T. Support -Temp

Home Depot
09.2006 - 01.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security

Austin Community College

Cedar Park H.S.
Thomas Rivas