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Troy Tobeck
PRINCETON,MINNESOTA
Summary
Detail-oriented quality technician with extensive experience in compliance audits, data analysis, and employee training. Proven ability to identify quality issues and implement effective solutions, enhancing product standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Tech
GMI
Princeton, Minnesota
08.2007 - 01.2025
- Inspected incoming materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Conducted regular audits of production processes, identifying compliance gaps and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality-related issues swiftly.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Analyzed data from quality tests, identifying trends and recommending actionable improvements to enhance product quality.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality assurance protocols and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding quality concerns and recommendations.
- Ensured that all materials meet required specifications before releasing them for use in production.
- Performed calibration checks on measuring instruments used in the production process.
- Documented test results in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitored production processes to identify potential quality issues and recommend solutions.
- Conducted training sessions for employees related to quality assurance techniques and procedures.
- Investigated customer complaints about product defects or deviations from specified requirements.
- Assisted in preparing internal audit schedules and conducted audits per company policies and customer requests.
- Performed detailed inspections of products to ensure they met customer requirements and industry standards.
- Conducted root cause analysis on non-conforming parts, identified corrective actions, and reported findings to management.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding product quality issues.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Reviewed supplier documentation for compliance with standards, regulations, and customer specifications.
- Analyzed informational results, noting discrepancies to assist problem resolution.
- Developed and monitored implementation of quality control plans for new projects, ensuring compliance with established specifications.
- Researched and logged quality performance data within database system.
- Generated statistical reports based on collected data from tests performed on products or components.
- Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed production accuracy to formulate corrective action plans.
- Trained employees in proper equipment use and product testing procedures.
- Performed visual inspections of finished products.
- Maintained lab cleanliness and safety standards.
- Calibrated, validated or maintained laboratory equipment.
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols.
- Investigated or reported questionable test results.
- Trained other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
- Interpreted test results, compared to specifications and control limits and recommended data for release.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine City High School
Pine City, MN03-1981
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Product inspection
- Calibration techniques
- Compliance audits
- Failure analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Process monitoring
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Customer feedback resolution
- Supplier quality
- Data collection
- Dimensional inspection
- Certification maintenance
- Non-destructive testing
- Corrective actions
- Sampling methods
- Final inspection
Timeline
Quality Tech
GMI
08.2007 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Pine City High School