William Walker
Early Branch
Summary
Diligent professional with 12+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of quality assurance, process improvement, and relationship management. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Mechanic, quality control role at your company.
Experienced with production planning, quality control, and resource management. Utilizes strategic approaches to streamline operations and boost productivity. Track record of implementing process improvements and fostering cohesive team environments.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Quality Control position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Master Steel
Hardeeville, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste.
- Managed scheduling and workflow for a team of 20+ production staff, optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed training programs for new employees, fostering skill development and operational consistency.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Quality Control Inspector as well
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Developed and implemented inspection protocols to enhance accuracy
- Trained junior inspectors on quality assurance best practices
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Gulfstream Aerospace
Pooler, GA
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Demonstrated expertise in sheet metal fabrication, welding, riveting, corrosion control, painting, sealing, bonding applications for optimal structural integrity results.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Quality Control (CWB &CWI)
Macaljon fabrication
Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Inspect the layout and fabrication
- Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
- Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
- Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
- Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
- Receive and inspect raw materials.
- Use of pneumatic tools, welding, cnc machines, reading of blueprints
Iron Worker
Master Steel
Hardeeville, SC
02.2010 - 03.2017
- Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
- Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
- Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
- Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
- Insert sealing strips, wiring, insulating material, ladders, flanges, gauges, or valves, depending on types of structures being assembled.
Education
Civil Technologies - Civil Engineering
TCL
Bluffton, SC06-2010
Skills
- Reading blueprints, use of pneumatic tools, use of measuring tools, software
- Production planning
- Staff management
- Production optimization
- Quality control
- Quality inspection
- Workflow optimization
- Training skills
- I have always wore several hats within each company and will always be a team player to get the job complete quickly and efficiently
Certification
- Certified welding Inspector
- Forklift operator
- Full pen welding “unlimited thickness”
Timeline
Production Manager
Master Steel
06.2023 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Gulfstream Aerospace
01.2022 - 06.2023
Quality Control (CWB &CWI)
Macaljon fabrication
03.2017 - 12.2021
Iron Worker
Master Steel
02.2010 - 03.2017
Civil Technologies - Civil Engineering
TCL