Keisha Rhodes
Orangeburg
Summary
Industrious professional with high-level competency in assembly and fabrication. Lays out materials to plan workflow and verify supply levels. Excellent understanding of blueprints and work instructions.
Skilled in assembling and fabricating a diverse range of products with precision and efficiency. Experienced in interpreting technical documents, schematics, and blueprints to deliver quality workmanship. Possess strong problem-solving skills, manual dexterity, and ability to work collaboratively in team settings. Made significant contributions to improving production processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical solutions.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator
Boeing
Orangeburg
06.2024 - Current
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Ensured proper maintenance was performed on all shop equipment used in order to maintain efficiency.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
- Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Interpreted product assembly instructions from blueprints and manuals.
- Performed quality assurance tests on products to adhere to production standards.
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
Manufacturing Assembly Technician
GKN Aerospace
Orangeburg
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Maintained records of all production output including defects or discrepancies found during inspections.
- Repaired malfunctioning parts using appropriate repair techniques.
- Organized workstations by arranging tools, supplies, and materials in an efficient manner.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper assembly techniques and safety protocols.
- Disassembled defective products or components as part of quality control efforts.
- Analyzed data from tests performed on assembled products using statistical methods.
- Documented all production activities accurately following established procedures.
- Assembled and tested components to ensure proper functioning of the product.
- Inspected completed assemblies for quality assurance purposes.
- Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers. to assemble components.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to identify parts and assembly instructions.
Production Supervisor
FPL Foods
Columbia
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress on various projects.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Analyzed data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
Quality Assurance Analyst, Data Entry Tech
Dana
Orangeburg
11.2003 - 07.2012
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards related to software testing best practices.
- Analyzed existing application functionality against customer requirements ensuring compliance.
- Ensured proper version control protocols were followed throughout development cycle.
- Assisted other members of the QA team in identifying areas for improvement in processes and procedures.
- Reported issues in a timely manner with accurate descriptions and steps to reproduce them.
- Monitored production environment performance metrics for anomalies that could indicate quality issues.
- Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions, and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
- Inputted data into the system to ensure accuracy of information.
- Maintained database by verifying, entering and backing up data.
- Organized physical documents before scanning them into the digital system for storage purposes.
- Ensured all documents were filed correctly according to their respective categories.
- Maintained filing systems and organized physical and digital records.
- Researched missing or incomplete documentation when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone High School
Augusta, GeorgiaSkills
- Quality assurance
- Jig setup
- Production scheduling
- Assembly techniques
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Power tool operation
- Hand and power tools
- Machinery set up
- Blueprints and specifications
- Safety control
- Inspection procedures
- Fabrication
- Quality inspections
- CNC operation
Timeline
Fabricator
Boeing
06.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Assembly Technician
GKN Aerospace
06.2018 - 06.2024
Production Supervisor
FPL Foods
07.2013 - 07.2018
Quality Assurance Analyst, Data Entry Tech
Dana
11.2003 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone High School