Matthew Blevins

• Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product compliance with customer requirements.
• Assisted with supplier evaluation activities including vendor selection based on criteria such as cost effectiveness, delivery times.
• Maintained records related to product inspections, tests, calibrations and other quality control activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Reviewed engineering change requests to ensure conformity with established quality standards.
• Provided leadership in developing best practices for continuous improvement initiatives across all departments.
• Created KPIs related to process performance metrics such as defect rate, scrap rate.
• Identified root causes for defects by analyzing statistical data from test results, customer feedback and other sources.
• Conducted training sessions for employees on quality assurance processes, techniques and tools.
• Established procedures for inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, components and finished products prior to shipment.
• Evaluated existing processes using lean principles such as Six Sigma.
• Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues and developed strategies for resolution.
• Ensured compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, minimizing risks and promoting a safe workplace.
• Analyzed quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and support decision-making processes.
• Facilitated root cause analysis and implemented preventive measures to reduce product defects and improve quality.

• Monitored employee performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided guidance as needed.
• Reviewed blueprints for accuracy prior to starting production runs.
• Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
• Conducted monthly meetings with staff to discuss any issues or concerns regarding their work environment.
• Organized regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
• Worked closely with customers throughout the manufacturing process to guarantee satisfaction with final product.
• Supervised team members' activities while providing direction when needed.
• Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary supplies at competitive prices.
• Provided technical support to employees on the proper use of tools and machines.
• Hired and trained new staff members on the use of equipment and safety procedures.
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• Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems that arose during operations.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

• Kept accurate records regarding production numbers and any repairs performed on machinery.
• Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
• Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates, and protractors.
• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
• Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
• Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
• Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
• Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
• Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
• Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
• Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.

Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.

• Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery.
• Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
• Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
• Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.

• Troubleshot issues with machines and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
• Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
• Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
• Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
• Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
• Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
• Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
• Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
• Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
• Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
• Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
• Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
• Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
• Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
• Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
• Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
• Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
• Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
• Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
• Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
• Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
• Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
• Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
• Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
• Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
• Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
• Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining processes.
• Assisted Human Resources in recruiting qualified candidates for open positions within the Department.
• Grew department's team and technical capabilities with hiring and training of talented individuals.
• Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching, and teaching skills.