Andrew Pardue
Summerville
Summary
Control Room Operator and Team Lead at Mercedes Benz Vans, specializing in performance monitoring and quality assurance. Expertise in defect identification and solution implementation, resulting in improved production efficiency. Effective communicator and leader, committed to safety compliance and employee training, driving high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control Room Operator, Team Lead, Reworker
Mercedes Benz Vans
Ladson
06.2018 - 05.2025
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by monitoring trends in performance data.
- Responded quickly to alarms and system failures, taking appropriate action to resolve them promptly.
- Monitored and tracked the progress of equipment in process, ensuring that all operations were running smoothly.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize workplace hazards and protect fellow workers from harm.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while reworking products.
- Performed minor adjustments on components to improve performance or functionality.
- Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, and wrenches for various repair tasks.
- Repaired defective parts, components, and assemblies to meet customer requirements.
- Tested reworked items using appropriate methods such as visual inspection, measurement tools, or other test equipment.
- Inspected reworked items for defects before returning them to production line.
- Identified areas where processes could be improved and recommended solutions accordingly.
- Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
- Utilized good manufacturing practices and adhered to standard operating procedures every day in order to provide consistent, high-quality results.
Lerh Inspector
Miller Coors Rocky Mountain Bottle Company
Wheat Ridge
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Inspected products, components and materials for defects and compliance with tolerance standards.
- Operated, calibrated and maintained testing equipment.
- Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices.
- Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Maintained a high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Identified defects during [Frequency] checks.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications.
- Documented findings and produced reports.
Lerh Inspector
Nexus Staffing Solutions
Denver
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
- Maintained a high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Identified defects during [Frequency] checks.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
- Documented findings and produced reports.
Production Supervisor
Trinity Industries
LancasterL
04.2010 - 01.2016
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Kept work environments safe and efficient at all times.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components.
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Read and followed standard operating procedures.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
- Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule.
- Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work.
Education
Associate of Arts - Welding
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC01.1988
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, SC06-1987
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Team leadership
- Self-motivated
- Visual inspections
- Industry standards
- People-oriented
- Excellent work ethic
- Goal-oriented
- Welding and fabrication
- Blueprints and specifications
- Hand and power tools
- Team management
- Installation and maintenance
- Production procedures
- Preventative maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Performance monitoring
- System troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Employee training
- Blueprint interpretation
- Control system navigation
- System monitoring
- Control room operation
- Forklift operation
- Shift supervision
- Quality inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Quality processes
- Dimensional inspection
- Non-destructive testing
- Non-conformance reporting
- Training and mentorship
- Production experience
- Raw materials testing
- Fabrication inspection
- Defect identification
- Production methods
- Safety procedures
- Calibration techniques
- Product inspection
- Inspection protocols
- Quality control
- Material testing
- Inspection procedures
Certification
Level 2 Welding Ultra Sound Technician
Certified Welder
Osha Fork Lift Instructure
Timeline
Control Room Operator, Team Lead, Reworker
Mercedes Benz Vans
06.2018 - 05.2025
Lerh Inspector
Miller Coors Rocky Mountain Bottle Company
12.2017 - 06.2018
Lerh Inspector
Nexus Staffing Solutions
07.2016 - 12.2017
Production Supervisor
Trinity Industries
04.2010 - 01.2016
Associate of Arts - Welding
York Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
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