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Walter Rey

Mundelein,IL

Summary

Focused Quality Controller with years of experience conducting testing to facilitate quality and condition results. Possesses superior product knowledge to train and educate staff while maintaining optimal product storage and efficiency. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Lead

Ruprecht Company
03.2016 - 05.2023
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Supervised department (60 people) alone to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
  • Ordered all types of meat and material along with checking quality, labels, etc.


QA Lead

Plastic Corporation
08.2011 - 04.2014
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.

General Laborer

Smalley Steel Ring Company
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Heat Treat department
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • QA: check parts, labels, etc.

Operator

Piper Plastics Inc.
05.2008 - 09.2009
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Shipping, receiving, inputting orders, dates, and stock numbers into a computer system

CNC Machine Operator

Waltz Bros. Inc.
09.2005 - 02.2008
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Understanding of blueprints

Machine Operator

Saint Gobain Corporation
10.1999 - 08.2005
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

National University
Colombia
05.1992

High School Diploma -

Liceo Cundinamarca
Colombia
05.1989

Skills

  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Team Development
  • Team Meetings
  • Computer Skills
  • Safety
  • Scheduling Meetings
  • Inspect Parts
  • Assembly Procedures
  • Train Staff
  • Food Safety and Quality

Timeline

Area Lead

Ruprecht Company
03.2016 - 05.2023

QA Lead

Plastic Corporation
08.2011 - 04.2014

General Laborer

Smalley Steel Ring Company
06.2010 - 06.2011

Operator

Piper Plastics Inc.
05.2008 - 09.2009

CNC Machine Operator

Waltz Bros. Inc.
09.2005 - 02.2008

Machine Operator

Saint Gobain Corporation
10.1999 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

National University

High School Diploma -

Liceo Cundinamarca
Walter Rey