Stephen Bright
Buffalo
Summary
Personable and detail-focused individual with knack for ensuring quality and consistency in products. Well-versed in understanding product specifications and utilizing inspection tools to maintain high standards. Committed to using these skills to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction. Offering strong analytical skills and quick ability to learn and adapt in quality control settings. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and technical skills in any role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
J&E Companies
04.2019 - 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 safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- 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.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Assisted management in maintaining ISO certification through diligent documentation and adherence to established protocols.
Apprentice Tool Maker
HSI Manufacturing
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly.
- Supported inventory management with accurate tracking of raw materials and finished products.
- Expanded technical knowledge through regular participation in training sessions and workshops on advanced tool making methods.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills through troubleshooting issues during the fabrication process.
- Developed proficiency in various CAD programs including SolidWorks to support a diverse range of projects.
- Assisted production by setting up, and tearing out punch press machines.
- Assisted production by programming and running the Mazak Laser using Radan software.
- Assisted production by programming and running the Machining centers we had at the facility.
Laser Operator/Tube Bender
IZZA Manufacturing
01.2012 - 01.2017
- 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.
- Programmed and ran a BLM E-Turn Tube Bender
Education
High School Diploma -
Maple Lake High School
Maple Lake, MN05.2010
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Product inspection
- Skilled with various Inspection Equipment
- Equipment calibration
- Faro Arm Proficiency
- CNC Machining experience
- Forklift skills
- Bridgeport experience
- Mazak Laser operations and Radan Programming
- Solidworks experience
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
J&E Companies
04.2019 - Current
Apprentice Tool Maker
HSI Manufacturing
01.2017 - 04.2019
Laser Operator/Tube Bender
IZZA Manufacturing
01.2012 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Maple Lake High School
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