Daniel Avila
Norfolk
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Technician with a proven track record at Lindsay Manufacturing, excelling in product inspection and documentation. Demonstrated expertise in equipment calibration and problem-solving, significantly reducing customer complaints and enhancing product reliability. A collaborative team player committed to fostering excellence and continuous improvement in quality standards.
Quality control professional with robust background in ensuring product integrity and compliance. Skilled in analytical testing, process optimization, and documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and driven to achieve consistent, high-quality results. Proficient in identifying defects, maintaining safety standards, and utilizing quality management systems.
Professional leader ready to drive team success and exceed objectives. Proven track record in team collaboration, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and reliability. Equipped to foster productive and positive work environment while meeting changing demands.
Welding professional with proven history in welding operations, delivering consistent, high-quality results. Known for strong team collaboration and adapting to changing project requirements. Expertise in metallurgy and welding techniques combined with commitment to safety and quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Lindsay Manufacturing
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet blueprint requirements.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues before products left the facility.
- Conducted regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
Welding Technician
Lindsay Manufacturing
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Increased overall project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
- Monitored and maintained MIG equipment to promote efficiency, safety and quality in all areas of production.
- Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding positions, enabling the completion of complex projects with a high degree of accuracy.
- Contributed to the successful completion of numerous projects by consistently meeting or exceeding job specifications and client expectations.
- Maintained high standards of craftsmanship by regularly inspecting finished products for defects or inconsistencies in welds.
Laser Operator
Lindsay Manfuacturing
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Optimized workflow by effectively organizing raw materials, finished products, and workspaces.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Reduced material waste through accurate programming of laser cutting parameters for each job order.
- Maintained an organized inventory of consumables needed for laser operations, reducing order lead times.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating laser cutting machines with precision.
- Increased overall product quality by conducting regular machine maintenance and calibration checks.
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
- Loaded, installed and set up tools required for laser operation.
- Adapted quickly to new software updates and technology advancements related to laser cutting, maintaining a competitive edge over counterparts.
- Improved accuracy of cuts by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and other design specifications accurately.
- Understood and executed orders given by laser programmer and senior production staff.
- Documented labor hours, supplies used and work completed in computer data collection system.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
Welding Technician
Lindsay Manufacturing
03.2018 - 05.2019
Education
No Degree - Welding
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NESkills
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
- Equipment calibration
- Inspections and reviews
- Workplace safety
- Documentation skills
- Auditing techniques
- Line inspection
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Master Galvanizer
- Forklift Certificate
- AMADA Laser Certificate
- AWS Certified
- Visual Workplace Basics Certificate
- Value Stream Mapping Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Lindsay Manufacturing
01.2024 - Current
Welding Technician
Lindsay Manufacturing
06.2020 - 12.2024
Laser Operator
Lindsay Manfuacturing
05.2019 - 06.2020
Welding Technician
Lindsay Manufacturing
03.2018 - 05.2019
No Degree - Welding
Northeast Community College
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