Tyler Graves
Hammond
Summary
Experienced Quality Control Inspector skilled at inspections, assessments and reporting on quality issues. Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspector 1
Scot Forge
Spring Grove, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Operated calibrated hexagon Romar arm, calipers, pie tapes, and tape measures to ensure precise measurements of parts.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control procedures and best practices in manufacturing environments.
- Executed measurement and analysis tasks using PolyWorks, adhering to ASME Y14.5 guidelines, during two years of experience.
- Applied advanced blueprint reading skills and GD&T knowledge to ensure precision in technical documentation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to ensure company compliance.
- Conducted quality audits and assessments to identify process improvements and enhance production efficiency.
Warehouse Associate
Uline
Kenosha, WI
11.2017 - 02.2023
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Transported boxes using specialized equipment in warehouse environment., containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted the manager of discrepancies.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Packed and labeled merchandise efficiently for loading and timely shipment to customers.
- Examined packages and goods for damage, notifying vendors of replacement needs to maintain quality standards.
- Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions and other activities.
- Stored items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Maintained responsibility for supervising operating wheel vehicles that transport passengers or cargo.
- Loading equipment into vehicles, applying convoy defense techniques, maintaining vehicles in good operating conditions, driving vehicles over all types of road, and preparing vehicles for movement by air, rail, or vessel.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating heavy equipment in various environments., mechanical knowledge, defense and combat skills, time management, teamwork, and critical thinking.
- Supported convoy security operations for moving equipment and supplies between bases.
- Implemented all safety protocols for personnel and cargo.
- Administered the logistics for approximately 100+ cargo shipments, including transfer, loading, and delivery.
- Managed drivers' preventive maintenance and servicing schedules to ensure vehicle readiness and safety.
- Executed operational planning procedures for transfer of 45k pieces of cargo, totaling approximately 20k tons, across Japan, ensuring timely delivery.
- Ensured vehicles were properly loaded, secured and marked to meet military and civilian safety standards.
- Inspected 3000+ vehicles' fluid levels, fuel, lights and tire pressure.
- Performed routine vehicle maintenance and repairs for 5 different types of vehicles.
- Ensured cargo was securely loaded, inspected for safety, and balanced for transport., and prepared operator, maintenance and accident forms.
- Coordinated convoy security operations for safe transport of equipment and supplies between bases.
- Executed missions focused on transporting critical supplies and personnel. of weapons, fuel, and personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
McHenry High School
McHenry, IL12-2013
Skills
- Visual inventory control
- First aid/CPR
- Order fulfillment
- Routine inspections
- Safety regulations
- Order entry
- Computer literacy
- Materials handling
- Order picking
- Batch tracking inventory management
- Cherry picker
- Warehouse management system
- Forklift certification
- Inventory accuracy tracking
- PPE compliance
- Oracle
- RFID for inventory management
- Warehouse safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Warehouse experience
- Microsoft Office
- PPE adherence
- Risk assessment
- Shipping & receiving
- Team management
- Hazard communication
- Order selection
- SAP
- Calibration techniques
- Process optimization
- Visual inspection
- Inspection procedures
- Material evaluation
- Compliance documentation
- Failure analysis
Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Fall Protection Certification
- Aerial Lift Certification
- CPR Certification
- Niton Certification
- Brinell Certification
Languages
English
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector 1
Scot Forge
06.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Uline
11.2017 - 02.2023
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
McHenry High School