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Wayne Carrington

quality control inspector
St. Charles, MO,MO

Summary

Dynamic quality assurance professional with extensive experience at Sunnen Products, excelling in operational auditing and inspection. Proven track record of enhancing team performance through effective training and collaboration. Skilled in calibration quality assurance and adept at resolving complex quality issues, ensuring products consistently meet stringent specifications. Skilled in the use of precision measuring equipment and CMM machines. Advanced blueprint reading skills.

Well skilled in the use of computer programs such as Oracle, word, excel, smartsheet, and onbase.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Sunnen Products
03.2020 - 05.2025
  • Provided training for new inspectors on proper inspection techniques, tools, and best practices, resulting in improved team performance.
  • Exceeded productivity goals by efficiently prioritizing tasks based on deadlines while maintaining strict attention to detail during inspections.
  • Acted as a liaison between departments to facilitate clear communication regarding product specifications and any necessary adjustments required due to non-conformance findings during inspections.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams for the successful resolution of complex quality issues, ensuring product performance met or exceeded customer expectations.

Lead Set up Machinist

Sunnen Products
03.1990 - 06.2020
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
  • Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.

CNC Machine Operator

United Engineering
03.1987 - 01.1990
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
  • Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.

Education

No Degree - Precision Machining

O'Fallon Tech
St Louis, MO

St Charles High School
St. Charles MO

Skills

  • Quality assurance systems
  • Operational auditing practices
  • Inspection and assessment of products
  • Calibration quality assurance

Timeline

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Sunnen Products
03.2020 - 05.2025

Lead Set up Machinist

Sunnen Products
03.1990 - 06.2020

CNC Machine Operator

United Engineering
03.1987 - 01.1990

No Degree - Precision Machining

O'Fallon Tech

St Charles High School

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