Benjamin Hanson
Alfred,NM
Summary
Accomplished Quality Control Inspector with expertise in non-destructive testing and training at Pratt & Whitney. Enhanced product quality by implementing ISO standards and leading root cause analysis. Skilled in inspection protocols and fostering team development, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and safety regulations. 10 Plus years in manufacturing from EDM to manual machining to deburring and inspection.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Pratt & Whitney
06.2019 - 04.2025
- Conducted thorough inspections of components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
- Trained junior inspectors on quality standards and inspection techniques, fostering team development.
- Monitored production processes, ensuring adherence to safety and quality regulations throughout operations.
- Led root cause analysis sessions for non-conformities, implementing corrective actions effectively.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
Deburring
Arundel Machine Tool
10.2014 - 06.2019
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Improved product quality by training employees on proper deburring techniques and adherence to company standards.
- Enhanced production quality by meticulously deburring and inspecting parts for various industries.
- Enhanced product quality with attention to detail during post-processing activities like deburring or grinding edges.
- Verified properly machined parts by deburring, polishing and performing quality checks.
- Completed deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
- Increased efficiency by utilizing hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment for deburring processes.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, MENo Degree - Quality U For Pratt And Whitney
York County Community College
Wells, MESkills
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Product inspection
- Visual inspections
- Inspection documentation
- Inspections and reviews
- Inspection procedures
- Materials testing
- Measurement techniques
- Training and mentorship
- Dimensional inspection
- Surface inspection
- Inspection protocols
- Equipment calibration
- Non-destructive testing
- Non-conformance reporting
- ISO standards
- Equipment operation
- Dimensional measurement
- Mathematical calculation
- Rejected materials disposal
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Pratt & Whitney
06.2019 - 04.2025
Deburring
Arundel Machine Tool
10.2014 - 06.2019
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Southern Maine Community College
No Degree - Quality U For Pratt And Whitney
York County Community College