KENNETH H. LINVILLE

**** ******* **.

Columbus, Indiana 47203

acoi7x@r.postjobfree.com Phone Number: 812-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

A very skilled and motivated Model and Tool and Die maker with over 25 years of various shop

experience who maintains a strong background in building, repairing, and modifying custom-

made prototypes of special tools, jigs, fixtures, gages, dies, press tools, and many types of special

tooling to assist associates with their positions on the assembly line. A professional with a huge

scope of knowledge, experience, and drive to always improve the quality of workmanship in a

quick and efficient manner.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma from Batesville, HS (1980)

Machine Trade Technology, SECC (1978-1980)

Fluid Power basics- Ivy Tech Community College

Quality System Training Per ISO 9000/PDA Requirements

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Ripley County EMS Weather Spotter, Active

Cantor at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Sunman, In

Experienced in the areas of:

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Improvement

Safety Knowledge JIT/MRP

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• 2 Axis CNC Mills •

Fabrication Lean Manufacturing

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• Certified Mig & Tig •

Continuous 5S

Welding

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CNC Lathe Operation and Production

Programming of Preparation

• One Piece Flow Water Jet

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hisada America Edinburgh, IN

Hisada provides high-quality products including center sashes made with unique bending

techniques, seat rails and headrests that attach to seats providing the best driving position.

Job Description:

HILL-ROM (Hillenbrand Industries, Inc.) Batesville, IN

Hill-Rom has set the standard for high performing, intelligent bed systems and has more than a

million hospital beds of all types in use around the world.

Job Description: Model Maker with Research and Development 2009-2013

• Training in GIBS Software (CAD Programming)

• Use of welding to do fabrication

• Maintained proficiency in Team Center Software (CAD and CNC Programming)

HILL-ROM (Hillenbrand Industries, Inc.) Batesville, IN

Hill-Rom has set the standard for high performing, intelligent bed systems and has more than a

million hospital beds of all types in use around the world.

Job Description: Tool Technician 1989-2009

• Supervisor in production machining operation, lead man in the tool room, and main

contact over weld and assembly lines and head of H65.

• Troubleshooting on dies and fixtures and impeccable ability to read all blueprints.

• Knowledge with quality assurance and measuring tools, i.e. gage blocks/pins, comparator,

micrometer, & caliper.

• Operated several types of machinery including drill press, lathes, I/O diameter grinder,

blanchard grinder, boring mill (horizontal & vertical), honing machine, sand blaster, and

vertical/horizontal saw.

• Performed own set-ups using plate, whirligig, vise, and angle plate.

• Proficient accuracy in building dies, fixtures, and jigs.

• Training in hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Expertise in safety and quality issues, including ergonomics.

• Ability to run all machinery in a tool room atmosphere and operate CNC

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with management and associates.

H & M TOOL AND DIE, Greensburg, IN 1987-1989

Job Description: Production Machining Supervisor

• Checked associates to make sure that the parts being run were running within

specifications due to the parts having critical tolerances.

• In charge of problem solving and troubleshooting to find ways to make production of

parts more efficient and readily available.

• Supervised seven men and had to be responsible for their actions and also left with the

responsibility of correcting their errors.

REFERENCES

Bob Kinker, Manager of Model Shop

*Company: Hill-Rom

*Contact: 812-***-****

Wilson Pennington, Manager of Tool Room

*Company: Hill-Rom

*Contact: 812-***-****

Rick Meyer, Tooling Engineer

*Company: Hill-Rom

*Contact: 812-***-**** or 812-***-****

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