Zachary Norton
Winchester,KY
Summary
Seasoned Quality Technician with 17-year track record of success in Automotive. Proficient in Excel/Word, skilled in problem solving and driven to optimize processes, training and testing procedures in order to maximize quality controls.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician
Adient LLC
10.2005 - Current
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Made recommendations on ways to improve testing procedures, production processes and training.
- Evaluated results against design standards and compliance requirements.
- Documented results in Excel.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Documented findings and entered into Excel formatted Quality Databases for tracking.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Generated detailed reports outlining results and recommendations.
- Inspected TMMK seat components and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Documented results in Excel based Quality Databases.
- Provided training to numerous Quality Technicians over 17 years of work.
- Made recommendations on ways to improve testing procedures, production processes and training
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests
Quality Leader
Adient LLC
10.2005 - Current
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers and internal plant operations.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Collected production samples regularly and performed detailed quality inspections.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth
Production Team Member
Adient LLC
01.1999 - 10.2005
- Supported shipping team by quickly moving finished product between work stations and packing lines.
- Identified and removed foreign matter from raw materials as part of strong quality control processes.
- Incorporated new directions smoothly to continuously improve production team performance and output.
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
Education
GED -
Scott County
Georgetown,Ky01.1999
Skills
- Technical Liaising and Consulting
- Product Testing
- Quality Deliverables
- Document Quality
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Specifications Knowledge
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Data Capture and Analysis
- Quality Issue Identification
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Corrective Containment
- Duty Assignments
Timeline
Quality Technician
Adient LLC
10.2005 - Current
Quality Leader
Adient LLC
10.2005 - Current
Production Team Member
Adient LLC
01.1999 - 10.2005
GED -
Scott County
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