Quality Control Assurance

DANIEL CAREY

WATERFORD, MI ***** • 947-***-**** • ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

WELDER & FABRICATOR with 15 years of experience in the automotive industry operating a wide array

of machinery and equipment with the utmost safety to achieve blueprint and design specifications with efficiency

and an emphasis on quality control. Effective problem-solver with a proven record of identifying areas of

discrepancy or potential issues and quickly delivering solutions that satisfy customers and drive operational

excellence. Dedicated team player with robust industry expertise and strong communication skills, adept at

building relationships and collaborating with peers to support operational objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ü Automotive Industry ü Communication Skills ü Customer Service

ü Metal Fabrication ü Workplace Safety ü Team Collaboration

ü Steel Welding ü Quality Assurance ü Problem Solving Skills

ü Operational Excellence ü Risk Management ü Dedication & Work Ethic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Knight Global – Auburn Hills, MI 2021 – 2022

Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

• Manipulated and welded steels, assessing and interpreting blueprints to prepare high-quality final

deliverables that satisfied requirements.

• Utilized strong knowledge and experience across a wide array of machinery, tools, and equipment such

as running a Bridgeport machine and a bandsaw to complete daily job responsibilities.

• Conducted inspections of all final components, applying attention to detail to ensure no errors and drive

quality control efforts.

Prefix Corporation – Auburn Hills, MI 2020 – 2021

Fabricator

• Supported daily automotive component assembly in coordination with the production team, completing

work in a timely fashion with full adherence to departmental and company procedures.

• Facilitated the completion of all vehicle wiring during to assembly process, in addition to conducting

inspections to drive quality control and assurance for all final products.

Thoreson McCosh – Troy, MI 2015 – 2020

Metal Fabricator

• Assembled structural metal products by using a large variety of tools and machinery, adhering to

diagrams and blueprints while ensuring the fulfillment of quality, time, and safety standards.

• Consistently entrusted for high-visibility welding jobs for work displayed at large conventions due to

strong knowledge and high-quality final products.

• Supported additional operational responsibilities including training a new hire, communicating best

practices and standard operating procedures to facilitate a seamless onboarding.

DANIEL CAREY

WATERFORD, MI 48329 • 947-***-**** • ********@*****.***

Prestige Advanced – Madison Heights, MI 2012 – 2015

Composite Tech

• Supported a range of core daily functions including assisting preparation of mold and forms, assessing

designs and diagrams, operating machines and equipment, and ensuring quality and efficiency.

• Marked and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive, and similar materials following templates,

guides or specific dimensions and sequences; route, drill, trim, and sand to dimensions and tolerances.

• Fit and smoothed successive layers of materials as necessary to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air

pockets and voids following directions and instructions.

• Prepared surface and paint composite and metal components including bodywork, contour shaping, and

sanding; applied spray application of epoxy paints, urethane, and water-based epoxy coatings, using a

high-volume low-pressure spray gun.

Metal Fabricator

• Fabricated, constructed, and manipulated steel and metal components in accordance with designated

requirements or blueprints including finishing, quality checks, and procedure compliance.

• Performed Arc, MIG, Spot welding and exposure to TIG along with testing all welds for quality tolerance.

• Displayed proficiency with an array of machinery such as benders, formers, shears, and punch press, in

addition to working with Bandsaw and running Bridgeport and steel shearing machines.

• Organized and cleaned welding equipment on a regular basis to ensure a safe work environment.

AC Tire & Service Center – Waterford, MI 1999 – 2013

Tire Technician

• Worked through roles of increasing responsibility, utilizing advanced mechanics experience and

knowledge to provide automotive repair services including installing and completing wiring for vehicles

and trailer hitches, processing and facilitating oil changes, and mounting tires with efficiency.

• Adhered to all company standard operating procedures including the accurate and effective organization

for daily, monthly, and yearly inventory management.

• Built strong customer relationships due to swift service completion, quickly understanding repair needs

and completing work with an emphasis on quality assurance.

Previous Experience: Blue Water Aquatics, Certified Chemical Applicator

Kleen Car Auto Wash, Shift Manager

EDUCATION

Highschool Diploma: Waterford Kettering High School

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Chauffeur License

DOT Card Expired

Hi-Lo Driver Certification

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