Patrick Spires
East Peoria
Summary
Efficient and detail-oriented Quality Inspector with 15+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality assurance. Expertise in ISO 9001 compliance, conducting inspections, and implementing quality control processes that significantly reduce defects. Proven leadership in supervising teams and enhancing product quality through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Certified Quality Auditor and Forklift Operator, dedicated to maintaining high standards in operational performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Inspector
J-Tec Industries
East Peoria
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of materials and finished products to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards.
- Analyzed inspection data and generated reports to monitor quality trends, supporting ISO 9001 objectives for organizational performance.
- Use of measurement tools
- Use of workflow management system
- Following verbal and written instructions
- Implemented and maintained quality control processes in accordance with ISO 9001 guidelines, leading to improved product quality and reduced defects.
- Certified fork truck operator
- Problem solving skills
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, adhering to ISO 9001 protocols and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Identify, analyze and resolve non-conformance
- Blueprint reading
- Conduct calibrations on measurement tools
- Performed internal audits to assess compliance with ISO 9001 standards, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions were taken
Robotic Operator
O'Brien Steel Service
Peoria
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Operation of a robotic plasma cutter.
- PLC programming
- Maintain equipment for proper operations
- Blueprint reading
- Verify parts are being cut to requested specifications per print
- Forklift operation
- Use of WHM program
- Complied with all safety regulations and outcomes
- Diagnosed and maintained commercial machining equipment
- Performed required quality checks every 30 minutes
- Used precision measuring instruments, including lathes and calipers
- Excellent communication skills
- Machine Operator
- Experienced in verifying production logs or products in production
- Responsible for set-up operations
- Inspected products for irregularities, imperfections or quality concerns
- Verified inspection of parts
- Used precision measuring tools, cutters and shears
- Experienced reading and understanding complex drawings
Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver
RJ Distributing
East Peoria
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated forklift
- Used Warehouse Management software to add inventory and to pull product for delivery
- Audited delivery drivers' trailers upon returning from route nightly
- Picked, packed, and shipped items
- Inspected equipment
- Staged orders
- Maintained a safe working environment
- Delivery of product to delivery address
- Processed payment from client cash check eft or fin tech
- Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
Installer
ENERGY HOME INSULATION
Peoria
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Install all forms of insulation. Load trucks with proper materials.
Assembler
Bella Elevator LLC
Peoria
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Operation of a CNC gantry mill.
- Perform daily inspection of cnc and verify that cnc is safe to operate for the day.
- Remove and replace tooling as needed for different jobs.
- Assembly of wood products.
- Apply finishes to product.
- Shipping and receiving.
- Perform quality checks of product before being placed in shipping containers.
- Verify that the correct materials are in crate prior to shipping.
- Verify that all parts that were ordered were received.
- Various shipping and receiving duties.
Customer Service
HGS
Peoria
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Provide technical support to customers for car rentals
Painter
Staff quick
Peoria
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Paint parts for local heavy equipment manufacturer.
- Paint approximately 500-1000 parts daily
Cook
FCC
Petersburg
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Prepared breakfast and lunch meals 5 days weekly for large populations
Painter
SC2 Supply Chain Services
East Peoria
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Prepped and painted parts, packaged for shipment
Forklift Operator
Robert Bosch Warehouse
Peoria
12.2011 - 08.2012
- Pulled parts and materials to ship to retail stores
Painter
Manpower
Peoria
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Worked at Morton Industries prepping, painting and packaging parts
Carpenter
Russell Asset Services
Wautaga
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Work all lines of carpentry.
- Assisted in installing hvac ducting, furnace systems, and AC compressors.
- Removed, replaced and finished drywall.
- Experience in property maintenance.
- I have also excavated ground for placement of drainage lines. and foundations.
- Property inspection to see what services were needed and provide a quote of what is needed to be completed, work with the claims adjuster or property owner on timelines so that the work is completed in a timely manner.
Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Maintainer
U.S. Army
Fort Riley
02.2001 - 01.2007
- Provided technical guidance to subordinates performing field and sustainment maintenance on wheeled, material handling, and ground support equipment
- Supervised three individuals overseeing work flow and monitoring repair procedures
- Determined serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies and subassemblies
- Point to point troubleshooting of the 12v and 24v electrical system to locate defective components for repair or replacement.
- Expert driver award
- Mechanics badge
- Use of parts ordering system to order parts needed for repairs
Education
Diesel Mechanics and Electrical Systems - Certification
Armor School
Fort Knox, KYGeneral studies - Diploma
Canton High School
Canton, ILSkills
- Supplier audits
- Manufacturing company experience
- Carpentry
- Finished product defect inspection
- Microsoft Access
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Negotiation
- Technical documentation
- Continuous improvement
- Mowing
- Electrical experience
- Tooling
- Fabrication
- Microsoft Office
- Root cause analysis
- Manufacturing maintenance
- Teaching
- GD&T
- Continuous integration
- Inventory management
- Dealership experience
- Typing
- Retail sales
- Microscope
- Laboratory Experience
- Quality control
- CMMS
- Sheet metal
- Automotive service
- Self-direction
- Blueprint dimension interpretation
- GM vehicles
- Recruiting
- Blueprint Reading
- Order Puller
- Plastics injection molding
- Solder
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Manufacturing
- Drywall
- CNC Programming
- Quality assurance
- Manufacturing management
- Micrometer
- Machine Operator
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Basic math
- Analysis skills
- Lean manufacturing
- Microsoft Project
- Project planning
- Computer literacy
- Cross-functional communication
- HVAC
- Demand planning
- Service technician experience
- Handyman Experience
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Shipping Receiving
- Precision measurement in machining
- Low Voltage
- Computer operation
- Handyman
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Construction Management
- Robot programming
- Shop math
- Warehouse Management System
- Order picker
- Dispatching
- Computer networking
- Conflict management
- Equipment Repair
- Construction
- Warehouse management system
- Supervising experience
- Plumbing
- Compliance management
- Calipers
- Remodeling
- Employment & labor law
- Climbing
- Windows
- Automotive repair
- CAD
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Assembly
- Quality control corrective actions
- Unloading
- Lawn Care
- Problem management
- Blueprint symbol interpretation
- Receptionist
- Welding
- Management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Incident Investigation
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Logistics
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Assembly Worker
- Kanban
- Soldering
- NEC
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Leadership
- Electrical wiring
- Auto service management
- Dimensional measurements
- Quality management
- Warehouse supervisor experience
- Technical Support
- Microsoft Outlook
- Plasma Cutting
- Mentoring
- Bookkeeping
- Warehouse experience
- CNC
- Assembly line
- Warehouse Associate
- Shipping
- Industrial maintenance
- Vision inspection system
- Supervising Experience
- Blueprint reading
- Office experience
- Writing skills
- SAP Warehouse Management
- Grammar Experience
- ERP systems
- Shipping & receiving
- Calibration
- Quality Inspection
Certification
- OSHA 10, Present
- GD&T, 08/01/25
- Valid Drivers License, 07/01/28
- Class D and M, 07/01/28
- Forklift Certified, 12/01/24
- Certified Quality Auditor, Present
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additional Information
Provide technical guidance to subordinates performing field and preventative maintenance of equipment., Determine serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies and subassemblies., Supervised employees work flow and repair procedures., Responsible for building and repairing of residential housing, utilized variety of construction and building materials including wood, plastic, fiberglass and drywall., Worked with various hand tools, machines and power saw., Read specifications in blueprints sketches or building plans in order to determine dimensions and materials required., Followed safety rules and regulations to maintain safe and clean environment., Operated forklift equipment, prepared parts for painting, painted and inspected parts., Assembled product and parts for heavy equipment manufacturer.
Military Service
United States Army, United States, SPC, 02/01/01, 07/01/06, Mechanic
Timeline
Quality Inspector
J-Tec Industries
10.2023 - Current
Robotic Operator
O'Brien Steel Service
11.2021 - 10.2023
Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver
RJ Distributing
08.2020 - 11.2021
Installer
ENERGY HOME INSULATION
12.2018 - 01.2019
Assembler
Bella Elevator LLC
07.2017 - 12.2018
Painter
Staff quick
05.2017 - 07.2017
Customer Service
HGS
05.2016 - 11.2017
Cook
FCC
05.2015 - 04.2016
Painter
SC2 Supply Chain Services
04.2014 - 08.2014
Forklift Operator
Robert Bosch Warehouse
12.2011 - 08.2012
Painter
Manpower
08.2011 - 12.2011
Carpenter
Russell Asset Services
06.2008 - 08.2011
Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Maintainer
U.S. Army
02.2001 - 01.2007
Diesel Mechanics and Electrical Systems - Certification
Armor School
General studies - Diploma
Canton High School