Samuel Taylor Chapman
Quality Inspector
Chaska,MN
Summary
Quality inspector with a dense background in welding and fabrication. Strong mechanical inclination and attention to detail working with blueprints, metrology equipment, and general hand tools. Meticulous analytical mindset with the end goal to identify non-conformance, minimizing scrap and rework. Extensive experience working in dynamic environments with engineers and operators to overcome manufacturing challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Inspector
The Toro Company
Shakopee, MN
02.2022 - Current
- Perform first piece inspections for operators; accept or reject, based on conformance to specifications
- Record data for every first piece inspection
- Conduct Certificate of Conformance inspections for revision changes, utilizing InspectionXpert software and Microsoft Excel
- Utilize precision metrology equipment; Zeiss CMMs, Faro arm, micrometers, calipers, TESA height gauge, dial indicators, protractors, go no-go gauges, etc
- Emphasis on Faro arm CMM programming and Polyworks Metrology Suite software utilizing CAD models for consistent, repeatable results
- Assist operators with blueprint and dimensional related questions, challenging fabrications
- Maintain organizational and cleanliness standards conducive to a precision environment.
Welder
The Toro Company
Shakopee, MN
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Hand weld and robotic weld production run jobs
- Set up/tear down hand weld jobs and robotic jobs with emphasis on ergonomic and efficient layout
- Adhere to first piece inspection standards and in-process inspection standards
- Maintain function of robots and address consumable replacements and errors as necessary
- Adhere to production schedules and efficiency standards.
Welder/Fabricator
Anderson Dahlen Inc. Applied Vacuum Division
Waconia, MN
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Fabricate and TIG weld various Ultra-High Vacuum chambers and chamber components
- All welds 100% visually inspected and helium leak tested down to 1 × 10^-10
- Heavy emphasis on weld cosmetics/consistency and blueprint reading
- Argon purging and full penetration welds where necessary
- All dimensional tolerances +/- .030” and angular tolerances +/- .5 unless specified otherwise
- Vast majority of material welded is 300 series stainless with occasional 5000 and 6000 series aluminum and exotics such as titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy, etc.
Welder/Fabricator
Astro Engineering & Manufacturing
Hanover, MN
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Fabricate and weld various job shop projects; screw conveyors and housings, food processing conveyors, hand rails, various architectural paneling
- MIG and TIG experience on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum; all positions
- Cosmetic finishing/blending, weld blending, #4 finishing, food grade surface finishing
- Put in the time necessary to make deadlines
- Work as a team or individually to fabricate complex weldments.
Welder
BTD Manufacturing
Lakeville, MN
10.2013 - 07.2014
- MIG weld parts in pulsed spray and short circuit transfer
- TIG weld parts both autogenously and with filler material
- Set up and tear down production jobs with emphasis on ergonomics and efficiency
- Check parts for quality and dimensional tolerance, according to blueprints and process sheets.
Welder
Iron Rock Off Road
Shakopee, MN
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Manufactured aftermarket jeep off road equipment; production welding, custom fabrication, and installations
- Served as only in-house, full-time MIG welder using spray and short circuit transfers
- Produced MIG welded parts that consisted of skid plates, suspension and steering links, over axle trusses, chassis reinforcement, and bumpers
- Cut, bent, and assembled materials to be welded, all within tolerance.
Machine Operator
Prairie Machining Inc
Chaska, MN
04.2011 - 09.2011
- Worked part time while in school for welding and through the following summer
- Kept machines running; frequently checking dimensional tolerances down to the ten thousandths of an inch
- Loaded material into the machines and de-burred parts that came out
- Used Bridgeport variable speed mills and manual lathes, maintaining specified tolerance
- Cut all material to size prior to machining using a band saw
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN 09.2010 - 06.2011
Skills
Methodical and organized
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Timeline
Quality Inspector
The Toro Company
02.2022 - Current
Welder
The Toro Company
07.2019 - 02.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Anderson Dahlen Inc. Applied Vacuum Division
04.2016 - 07.2019
Welder/Fabricator
Astro Engineering & Manufacturing
07.2014 - 04.2016
Welder
BTD Manufacturing
10.2013 - 07.2014
Welder
Iron Rock Off Road
09.2011 - 10.2013
Machine Operator
Prairie Machining Inc
04.2011 - 09.2011
Welding Certificate - Welding Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology
09.2010 - 06.2011
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