Charles Thiruchelvam
Mitchell,ON
Summary
I have demonstrated technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, with a history of achieving results while maintaining strict safety compliance. I have extensive knowledge and experience in relevant fields that contribute to my suitability for this position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Inspector
Advantage Machine and Tool Inc.
Mitchell, ON
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Operated CMM equipment to ensure precise measurements of components.
- Collaborated with production team to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Documented inspection findings and maintained accurate records of results.
- Verified accuracy of production processes by measuring dimensions, angles, and other parameters using precision instruments.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents related to product design and manufacturing processes prior to inspection activities.
- Identified non-conforming parts or assemblies during routine inspections and communicated corrective actions needed for resolution.
- Trained junior operators on CMM procedures and safety protocols consistently.
QC Inspector / Valve Technician
King's Energy
Grande Prairie, AB
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Responsible for; Final Inspection, sealing valves, ensure customer requirements are met, such as; set pressure, capacity, and service type.
- Dismantles, cleans and performs repairs in a timely and efficient manner.
- Performs high quality and timely assembly of both new OEM and customer equipment after estimation.
- Carries out job specific tasks required for the production of the new equipment, such as painting and lapping.
- Use of cranes, lathes, drill press, parts washer and other machinery to carry out work on valve.
- Reports quality issues through non-conformance report (NCR) as required.
- Performs daily pre-start-up inspection of machines and equipment in accordance with maintenance programs.
Quality Control Inspector
Foremost
Hythe, AB
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Reviewed customers contracts to ensure requirements and responsibilities are adequately defined and documented prior to the commencement to work.
- Checked the field and welder drawings, did inspection of work stations and equipment, recorded weld parameters and visual examination of finished products as per ITP.
- Verified heat no. and physical quantity with respect to specified work order.
- Performed dimensional and visual inspections at various stages of fabrications.
- Ensured that Non-Conforming Products are identified, recorded, controlled and that disposition was taken as per Control of Non-Conforming product- SOP and maintained the record for the same.
- Advised technicians of defected, non-conformance and any adjustments that were needed to meet quality standards and specifications.
- Setup NDE contactors and third party inspectors to complete specific job and tests.
- Recorded all inspection activities.
Quality Control Inspector
Weatherford
Edmonton, AB
12.2010 - 03.2011
- Inspected and approved First Off, In-Process and Final inspection on manufactured goods.
- Identified, recorded, controlled and disposed of Non-Conforming Products.
- Reported any issues to the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Assisted with Shipping and Receiving to ensure timely deliveries.
- Calibrated and maintained records for all applicable measuring equipment.
- Provided ideas for improvements with company processes and procedures.
- Participated in all aspects of Safety Procedures and reported any unsafe work practices.
Quality Control Inspector
LUFKIN Industries Canada Ltd.
Nisku, AB
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Responsible for dimensional inspection of fabricated and machined items using assorted metrological equipment.
- Performed visual inspection of welds.
- Received inspection of goods and materials to ensure correct qualities and items are received and matched the purchase order.
- Shipped and performed final inspection to verified correct quality, and parts shipped to customer.
- Found the root cause of non-conformance and suggested ways to correct the current nonconformance to prevent future happenings.
- Verified all metrological equipment used for final inspection was calibrated prior to use.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Application: AutoCAD 13, Electronic Workbench, MathCAD 6 plus, Geopac, Metrolog 2.05
Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology
Welland, ON01.1999
CMM -
Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology
Toronto, ONSkills
- Mechanically inclined
- Hard working, reliable
- Focused on quality
- Strong team leader
- Critical thinking
- Engineering drawing review
- Non-conformance identification
- CMM operation
Certificates And Tickets
Certified Welding Inspector, CWB Level 1, CSA W178.2/ASME 31.3, 2014
Quality Inspector #13288, American Society for Quality, 2010
Attributes
- Team Player
- Hard worker
- Punctual
- Physically fit
- Computer knowledgeable
Timeline
QC Inspector
Advantage Machine and Tool Inc.
07.2019 - 07.2025
QC Inspector / Valve Technician
King's Energy
09.2014 - 06.2018
Quality Control Inspector
Foremost
07.2011 - 08.2013
Quality Control Inspector
Weatherford
12.2010 - 03.2011
Quality Control Inspector
LUFKIN Industries Canada Ltd.
05.2008 - 11.2010
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Application: AutoCAD 13, Electronic Workbench, MathCAD 6 plus, Geopac, Metrolog 2.05
Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology
CMM -
Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology