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Allan Martinez

34 Rosedale St. Unit B Kitchener,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector with years of experience ensuring compliance and driving improvements.

Skilled in identifying defects, maintaining compliance with regulations, and implementing corrective actions.

Dependable and skilled in using quality control tools and methodologies.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Inspector

Rimowa North America Inc.
Cambridge, ON
08.2013 - 08.2025
  • Conducted thorough inspections of luggage and accessories to ensure compliance with quality standards, drawings and work instructions.
  • Performed quality inspection on receiving incoming parts as per QA masters, in-process, dock audits, and sorting.
  • Conducted first-off inspections, operated manual CMM and precision measuring tools, calipers, micrometers, spectrophotometer and other measuring instruments.
  • Conducted training sessions for new Quality Assurance Inspectors, ensuring a consistent approach across the team.
  • Upheld safety regulations within the workplace by consistently following guidelines during inspections.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address root causes of defects and implement preventive measures.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
  • Identified defects and discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality.
  • Collaborated with production teams to refine processes and improve efficiency in manufacturing operations.
  • Trained new line inspectors on quality assurance protocols and inspection techniques, and testing procedures.

Production Line Operator/Line Assembler

Rimowa North America Inc.
Cambridge, ON
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • Operated machinery to assemble high-quality luggage products efficiently.
  • Monitored production line for adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Trained new operators on equipment usage and best practices.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime.

Machine Operator/Assembly Line Worker/Material Handler

Ultra Manufacturing
Waterloo, ON
02.2012 - 09.2012

Prepared materials needed for production.

Coordinated with supervisor,cell leader and set-up technician as per making the cell run productions in an efficient continuous flow of work.

Operated grinder machines, molding machines,lift trucks.

Repair and fix parts as per specifications and quality standards.

Worked in assembly line, install parts, subassemblies,accessories,adjust parts and visual inspection.

Quality Inspector

Eston Manufacturing
Guelph, ON
04.2004 - 08.2009

Validated and verified measurements for first-off products to ensure the production parts conforms to specifications before full production.

Approves in-process production and conducts final release inspection, ensuring parts are ready for shipment.

Operates CMM, verniers,calipers,gauges,shadowgraphs,and contourgraphs to verify parts met specifications.

Machine Operator

Eston/Quadrad Manufacturing
Guelph, ON
03.2002 - 03.2004

Respiratory Therapist

Respicare Enterprises
Quezon City, Philippines
04.1997 - 02.2002

Education

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Medix School
Kitchener, ON
01-2010

Part Time Courses - Quality Technician Program

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener
01-2006

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Emilio Aguinaldo College
Manila, Philippines
03-1996

Skills

  • Over 12 years of experience in Quality Assurance inspection
  • Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail
  • Able to work independently
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Punctual and maintain a strong attendance record
  • Operate lift trucks ( OSG certified in house )

Languages

English

Training

WHMIS  2023

Rimowa North America inc.

Standard First aid and CPR   2022

St. John Ambulance Kitchener On.

Timeline

Quality Assurance Inspector

Rimowa North America Inc.
08.2013 - 08.2025

Production Line Operator/Line Assembler

Rimowa North America Inc.
03.2013 - 08.2013

Machine Operator/Assembly Line Worker/Material Handler

Ultra Manufacturing
02.2012 - 09.2012

Quality Inspector

Eston Manufacturing
04.2004 - 08.2009

Machine Operator

Eston/Quadrad Manufacturing
03.2002 - 03.2004

Respiratory Therapist

Respicare Enterprises
04.1997 - 02.2002

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Medix School

Part Time Courses - Quality Technician Program

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Emilio Aguinaldo College
Allan Martinez