Thomas (Tom) Frost
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Inspection Technician with solid background in evaluating and inspecting wide range of industrial products. Offers strong understanding of industry standards and regulations. Collaborative and committed to accurate and efficient work. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Have worked with and helped calibration personal in various areas. Organized and set up inspection departments to meet regulatory needs, including purchasing of necessary equipment.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspection Technician IV
Collins Aerospace Corp.
06.2010 - Current
- Assessed first articles off production runs, completed related documentation and determined level of conformance with specifications.
- Inspected various units using instruments and proper techniques for reliable results.
- Followed quality assurance policies and procedures to verify work of production team.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Tested raw materials, packing components and product samples for regulatory compliance.
- Rejected unacceptable items and recommended corrective actions.
Inspection Technician
Avidyne Corp.
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Checked units for foreign objects, rattles and loose internal hardware with shakedown techniques.
- Followed quality assurance policies and procedures to verify work of production team.
- Assessed first articles off production runs, completed related documentation and determined level of conformance with specifications.
- Tested raw materials, packing components and product samples for regulatory compliance.
Mechanical Quality Assurance Inspector
Collins Aerospace Corp.
06.1982 - 01.2007
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eau Gallie High School
Melbourne, FL06.1975
Skills
- Testing Data Documentation
- Raw Materials Inspection and Testing
- Compliance Issues
- Specification Conformity
- Quantity Verification
- Sample Testing
- Equipment Function Testing
Certification
ASQC Certified Mechanical Inspector
Timeline
Inspection Technician IV
Collins Aerospace Corp.
06.2010 - Current
Inspection Technician
Avidyne Corp.
01.2007 - 06.2010
Mechanical Quality Assurance Inspector
Collins Aerospace Corp.
06.1982 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Eau Gallie High School
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