NDT TRAINING:
METHOD FORMAL TRAINING TRAINING BASIS / STATUS:

Visual Testing (VT)24 hours Formal classroom training; SNT-TC-1A-based program. Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)12 hours. Formal classroom training; SNT-TC-1A-based program.
Qualification note: Training hours alone do not constitute employer certification. Qualification/certification and required experience/examinations are controlled by the employer's Written Practice and applicable job requirements.

NDT / INSPECTION FOUNDATION:

• Visual inspection fundamentals: surface condition, lighting, access, direct examination, weld profile, dimensional checks, and documentation.

• Liquid penetrant fundamentals: surface preparation, penetrant application, dwell, excess penetrant removal, developer application, interpretation, and post-cleaning.

• Understands the difference between a discontinuity and a rejectable defect; acceptance is determined from the governing code, specification, drawing, or procedure.

• Familiar with the inspection workflow: identify the scope, verify the governing document, perform the examination to procedure, evaluate applicable requirements, and document results.

• Manufacturing background includes inspection of finished anodized parts for condition, count, cleanliness, and packaging before shipment.

TRANSFERABLE TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Metal / Manufacturing: Anodizing line operations; hard coat; cleaning, etching and de-smutting; minor part repair; overhead-crane and fork-truck material handling.

Quality / Laboratory: Quality-control analysis, data organization, sample preparation, third-party testing coordination, shelf-life studies and controlled laboratory work.

Measurement / Analysis: Experience with viscosity, consistency, force-load, pH, density, conductivity, moisture/solids, Brix, water activity and package testing.

Safety / Documentation: Confidential recordkeeping, regulated-process documentation, inventory control, production records, safe work practices and cross-functional communication.

EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS:

• Pre-Pharmacy Associates Program - Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI.

• Accepted into the School of Pharmacy - Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI.

• Better Process Control Certificate - Michigan State University.

• High School Diploma - Fremont High School, Fremont, MI.

• Additional training: Intro to Food Science (Rutgers University); Extrusion Process (Clextral Inc.); CPR and First Aid (Red Cross); Fork Truck License (Eagle Alloy Inc.).

TARGET ROLES:

NDT Trainee | Entry-Level NDT Inspector | VT/PT Trainee | Quality Inspector | Manufacturing Quality Technician

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Racker / Anodizer | Metal Finishing Technology
Muskegon, MI | Sep 2018 - Present
• Prepare, rack, clean, etch, de-smut, anodize, rinse and package metal parts ranging from small components to parts weighing hundreds of pounds.
• Operate overhead crane and licensed fork truck; support hard-coat and color-dye processing.
• Inspect finished parts for condition and count before packaging anshipment; have operated the anodizing line independently as backup anodizer.

Food Lab Technician - Global Meals & Drinks Innovation | Nestle / Gerber Research & Development Fremont, MI | Sep 2007 - 2018
• Supported scientists with bench-top development, pilot-plant scale-up and full-production start-ups at co-manufacturing facilities across the U.S.
• Performed laboratory testing, organized results, managed shelf-life studies and prepared samples for chemical, nutritional, microbial and purity analysis.
• Managed specialized equipment including a freeze dryer and homogenizer; supported extrusion, retort and aeration/depositing processes.

Scheduler - Shake Out | Eagle Alloy Inc. Muskegon, MI | Sep 2004 - Jan 2005
• Scheduled foundry heats, calculated required metal quantities/types, supported mold setup and part removal, and used overhead-crane/fork-truck equipment in a production environment.

I am a very hard worker and would like a chance to show my work ethic and attention to detail to become an NDT Inspector. I am willing to work long hours and do anything necessary to learn what needs to be done properly. I am willing, almost prefer, to travel.
I appreciate your consideration in giving me a chance to prove myself.