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Vaughn Hamling

Reno,NV

Summary

Quality control professional with commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring product integrity. Brings extensive experience in conducting thorough inspections and contributing to process improvements. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving production requirements while consistently achieving quality objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Technician

Mars, Petcare
01.2020 - Current

Analyze samples every hour in Processing and in Packaging to ensure quality of food grade products, using a NIR machine and submitting paperwork using Microsoft Excel and Weever. Also used Calipers and measuring devices for test samples. Maintained GMPs and followed guidelines of manufacturing.

  • Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.

Quality Control Inspector

AZZ Galvanizing
01.2019 - 12.2019

Checked Galvanized metal for defects and ensured quality

Machine Operator/Assembler

Globe Manufacturing
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Cleaned and assembled parts for manufacturing

Plastic Mold Injection operator

Niagara Bottling
01.2016 - 11.2017
  • Operated and trained on Husky Plastic mold injection system

Machine Operator

Aerotech
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Job Duties: machine operator/ waterjet at ThyssenKrupp in Auburn, WA

Machine Operator

Terra Staffing
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Job Duties: worked for Western Concord in Auburn

Machine operator / extrusion tech

McFarland Cascade lumber and Pole Co
06.2014 - 05.2015
  • Job Duties: Worked for Rhino Decking in conjunction with McFarland cascade to produce E-wood decking material, was schooled in operation of single screw extruders. Helped and maintained production equipment with millwrights, assisted in brazing/ welding.

Machine Operator, Utility Processor, Paint mixer

McFarland Cascade lumber and Pole Co
02.2010 - 06.2014
  • Job Duties: 4 1/2 years as a Machine Operator using a variety of machines used in wood production. Able to learn and operate multiple machines. Ensured quality of product and that machine ran smoothly, used banding and packaging equipment. Used stacking machines, operated Hydraulic and Pneumatic Punch presses and, used saws, operated and used paint mixing and spraying painting equipment. Also maintained a clean work environment

Pole Framer

McFarland Cascade lumber and Pole Co
01.2006 - 02.2010
  • Job Duties: Operated and used Chain saws, power drills, tape measure and various machines used in the manufacture of utility poles. Used a forklift and front loader. Maintained quality of work and a constant awareness for safety.

General Laborer

McFarland Cascade Lumber and Pole
10.2002 - 01.2006
  • Job Duties: Performed duties necessary for the operation of in feed and out feed production of wood of various sizes, used forklift, loader and pallet jack, used banding and package equipment both metal and plastic, maintained clean and safe environment, helped other departments when needed

Education

No Degree - Machine Operations

Clover Park Tech
Lakewood, WA
08-2015

Skills

  • Product inspection
  • Visual inspection
  • Equipment calibration
  • Inspections and reviews
  • Workplace safety
  • Test method validation
  • Documentation skills
  • Continuous improvement
  • Product sampling
  • Testing protocols
  • Calibration standards

Additional Information

computer experience, fast paced, able to read a tape measure, banding equipment (both metal and plastic), forklift cert., can operate front loader, assembler, can operate stacking equipment, able to read blueprints, self-motivated, pay attention to detail, safety conscious, can operate both in feed and out feed machines, fast learner.

Timeline

Quality Control Technician

Mars, Petcare
01.2020 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

AZZ Galvanizing
01.2019 - 12.2019

Machine Operator/Assembler

Globe Manufacturing
01.2018 - 01.2019

Plastic Mold Injection operator

Niagara Bottling
01.2016 - 11.2017

Machine Operator

Aerotech
08.2015 - 01.2016

Machine Operator

Terra Staffing
06.2015 - 08.2015

Machine operator / extrusion tech

McFarland Cascade lumber and Pole Co
06.2014 - 05.2015

Machine Operator, Utility Processor, Paint mixer

McFarland Cascade lumber and Pole Co
02.2010 - 06.2014

Pole Framer

McFarland Cascade lumber and Pole Co
01.2006 - 02.2010

General Laborer

McFarland Cascade Lumber and Pole
10.2002 - 01.2006

No Degree - Machine Operations

Clover Park Tech