Nicholas Riccio
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing 17+ years of related experience in combined welding, ultrasonic inspection and quality assurance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance NDT Inspector
Liebherr Mining Equipment
Newport News, VA
03.2021 - Current
- UT level II recertification April 2022
- Performed Ultrasonic / Visual inspections
- Supported quality assurance initiatives by providing detailed reports on findings from NDT inspections.
- Trained new team members in standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across all inspection projects.
- Use ERP / LN system for processing incoming inspection, managing and controlling inventory.
- Created supplier claims for non-conforming inventory.
- Created and processed non-conformance reports for fabrication, machining and paint departments.
- Created and processed containments for non-conforming parts.
- Processed inventory in WAMAS
Welder/UT Inspector
Liebherr Mining Equipment
Newport News, VA
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Used Ultrasonic test equipment to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Examined mainframe, axle box, superstructure and various other parts for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Operated, calibrated and maintained testing equipment.
- Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices.
- Documented findings and generated reports with data and recommendations.
- Qualified visual weld inspector
- UT level I certification April 2015
- UT level II certification June 2017
Fitter/Welder
Liebherr Mining Equipment
Newport News, VA
07.2005 - 04.2015
- Welded various types of connections using FCAW and GMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Provided exceptional customer service by following detailed plans for each project from start to finish.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to help manufacture mining equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickory High School
Chesapeake, VA06.2005
Skills
- Level II UT inspector
- Qualified visual weld inspector
- Equipment calibration
- Blueprint reading
- FCAW/GMAW welding
- ERP / LN System
- Excel / Word
Timeline
Quality Assurance NDT Inspector
Liebherr Mining Equipment
03.2021 - Current
Welder/UT Inspector
Liebherr Mining Equipment
04.2015 - 03.2021
Fitter/Welder
Liebherr Mining Equipment
07.2005 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Hickory High School