Results-driven Quality Control Lead Inspector at New Millennium Building Systems with AWS certifications and a proven track record in welding quality assurance. Adept at leading teams with strong communication and time management skills, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing safety and quality across operations. Highly motivated to deliver exceptional results in every project.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Lead Inspector
New Millennium Building Systems
07.2014 - Current
Visually inspect joist welds for defects in compliance with AWS D1.1 and SJI standards
Rework defective welds by air arc gouging and replacing with proper weld
Keep record of defective welds with daily quality reports turned into supervisor weekly
Assist welders with welding of joist on a daily basis
Ensure product is fabricated per shoporder/blueprints and all welds are correct size and length
Inspect welds for defects such as undercut, porosity, cracks, overlap, incomplete penetration, and lack of fusion
Weekly use of crane, mig welders. grinders, drills, carbon arc, plasma cutter, band saws, shears, and torches
Perform repairs in the field of joist needing modification for engineering or design flaws
Coordinate Quality across all departments in the shop
AWS certified welder and CWI
Custom Car Technician
DFA Performance
09.2017 - 01.2020
Custom car fabrication and maintenance
Installed aftermarket parts on high end custom and classic cars and trucks
Preformed routine maintenance on custom cars
Brakes,Tires, wheels, lift kits, lowering kits, oil changes, and basic mechanic work
Fabricated and welded completely custom parts from scratch for high end vehicles
Participated in car shows for charitable children causes such as cancer and ALS
Sheet Metal Worker
Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2010 - 06.2014
Welding and fabrication of various types of metals such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. For example, I welded steel foundations to the steel structure on the U.S. aircraft carrier CVN 78 Gerald R. Ford.
Cutting of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel with shears and band saws.
Using equipment such as drill presses, belt sanders, and sand blasters
Working with various hand tools such as angle grinders, sanders, and drills
Welding steel and stainless steel up to 1” thick using the SMAW and FCAW welding process; also have some experience with the GMAW welding process. For example, I fabricated and welded steel and stainless steel bulkheads to the steel structure and decking on the U.S. aircraft carrier CVN 78 Gerald R. Ford
Fabricating and installing various components as well as identifying different materials, thicknesses, and labeling from blueprints
Welded on both aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy
Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
Education
No Degree - Sheet Metal
The Apprentice School
Newport News, VA
06-2014
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA
06-2010
Skills
Proficiency in GMAW and SMAW welding processes
AWS Certified Welding Inspector D11
AWS Certified Welder in GMAW and SMAW 1G, 3G, and 4G up to 1" thick material
OSHA 30 training
Competent Person training
Good communication, time management, and leadership skills
Strong vocal leader who likes to lead by example with safety and quality top of mind
Hard working and highly motivated individual with the motivation to improve safety and quality in any work enviornment
Timeline
Custom Car Technician
DFA Performance
09.2017 - 01.2020
Quality Control Lead Inspector
New Millennium Building Systems
07.2014 - Current
Sheet Metal Worker
Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2010 - 06.2014
No Degree - Sheet Metal
The Apprentice School
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
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