Tracie Smith
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Technician with extensive experience in manufacturing, quality control, and precision measurement. Strong background in root cause analysis, inspection, and production support with a proven ability to identify defects and improve processes.
Overview
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Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CMM Technician
Magna Decostar
Piedmont, SC
06.2026 - Current
- Conducted precise measurements using CMM equipment to ensure product quality standards.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications to facilitate accurate inspections.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve measurement discrepancies and enhance product design.
Quality Technician
Electrolux
07.2020 - Current
- Performed audits to ensure products met company specifications.
- Generated Quality Defect Reports (QDR) for non-conforming units.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to verify compliance with JDS requirements.
- Used AS400 to verify parts lists and ensure correct assembly.
- Collaborated with production teams to improve quality processes.
- Used Microsoft Teams for communication and reporting.
Measurement Lab Operator
AFCO
05.1995 - 09.2018
- Operated precision equipment including Surfcom, VMS, CMM, Rondcom, and Contour machines.
- Measured components to ensure adherence to strict quality standards.
- Identified defects and communicated issues to production teams.
- Key Achievement: Detected missing O-rings and defective sub-tanks, saving thousands.
Shipping Quality Auditor (Warehouse)
AFCO
05.1995 - 09.2018
- Inspected outgoing products for defects and compliance.
- Audited inventory using AS400 system.
- Resolved shipping and technical issues efficiently.
- Maintained 5S Lean Manufacturing standards.
- Key Achievement: Prevented defective products reaching customers.
Production Quality Auditor
AFCO
05.1995 - 09.2018
- Conducted inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and ohm meters.
- Performed visual inspections ensuring quality compliance.
- Conducted quality audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Tracked quality metrics such as defect rate, rework rate, waste rate.
Education
Associate of Science -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-2020
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Root Cause Analysis (5WHY, Fishbone, 8D)
- Precision Measurement
- Blueprint Reading
- ISO/TS 16949 Standards
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- AS400 & SAP Systems
- Inspection & Auditing
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Lean Manufacturing & 5S
- Precision measurement
- Quality control procedures
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Non-destructive testing
- Coordinate measuring machine expertise
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Measurement techniques
Awards Recognition
- Perfect Attendance Award
- Environmental Safety Team Member
- CIP Team Representative (NAQCC)
- Inspirational Community Leader
- College Honor Graduate
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification (Six Sigma Online), 2026
- ASQ- CQT Certified 7/10/26
Certification
ASQ-CQT (July 2026)
Timeline
CMM Technician
Magna Decostar
06.2026 - Current
Quality Technician
Electrolux
07.2020 - Current
Measurement Lab Operator
AFCO
05.1995 - 09.2018
Shipping Quality Auditor (Warehouse)
AFCO
05.1995 - 09.2018
Production Quality Auditor
AFCO
05.1995 - 09.2018
Associate of Science -
Greenville Technical College