Andrew William Kruse

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

Traverse City MI 49686

231-***-****

acr0kr@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking fulltime employment in the manufacturing industry to apply and build upon my education and

experience.

Education and Training:

01/2004 - 05/2006 Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI

Need 6 credits for Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

04/2002 - 04/2002 North Central Michigan College - Petoskey, MI

Lean Manufacturing Certificate - Production

07/2001 - 07/2001 Mazak Corporation - Florence, KY

Mazatrol Fusion 640M & T-Plus conversational programming course

01/1996 - 05/1998 Alpena Community College - Alpena, MI

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Machine Tool Technology - May 1998

Machine Tool Operator Certificate - December 1997

02/1994 - 02/1994 Great Lakes Maritime Academy – Traverse City, MI

Able Seaman/Wheelsman Certification

08/1984 - 05/1987 Alpena High School – Alpena, MI

High School Diploma – General Studies

Military:

09/1989 - 09/1991 Michigan Army National Guard – 1st Battalion C – Company 125th Infantry Honorable Discharge

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experienced at setting up, programming and operating 3, 4 and 5 axis horizontal and vertical machining centers, grinders and lathes with multiple parts and fixtures.

Experienced in machining castings, aluminum alloys and difficult to machine steel alloys

Familiar with manual programming of CNC machines using G & M codes and conversational language on Mazak, Fadal, Haas, Okuma, Mitsubishi, Mori Seiki and Star machines.

Ability to create product drawings and produce CNC programs using AutoCAD, Solid Works, Master Cam and Gibbs Cam.

Knowledgeable in collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting data using SPC for making manufacturing decisions.

Experienced in the use of manual measuring instruments, CMM and optical comparators.

Familiar with Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Possess excellent written, verbal and technical communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and word.

Work Experience:

4/2013 –present Clark Manufacturing - Traverse City, MI

CNC Machinist – Programmed, set-up and operated 3, 4 and 5 axis Mazak machining centers.

10/2010 – 01/2013 Federal Broach and Machine Company – Harrison, MI

CNC Machinist – Programmed, set-up and operated Haas vertical machining centers, Mitsubishi EDM machines and Star grinding machines. Operated manual O.D. Grinding machines.

05/2006 – 11/2009 Blackmer Pump – A Dover Resource Company – Grand Rapids, MI

Manufacturing Engineer – Provided technical support for a union environment on the production floor for horizontal/vertical machining centers, grinders and lathes. Improved manufacturing methods to increase work flow and reduce waste. Developed process documentation including; set-up instructions, work instructions and shop floor routings. Generated cost savings with tooling, material and cycle time reductions. Project leader for the implementation of new Okuma grinder, which included; set-ups, programming and work instructions.

05/2005 – 08/2005 Brunswick Bowling and Billiards – Muskegon, MI

Manufacturing Engineer Intern – Assisted in the cost justifications for tooling and equipment purchases. Performed time and motion studies to improve ergonomics and eliminate non – value added work.

09/2000 – 01/2004 CPI Products (DE-STA-CO Industries) – Charlevoix, MI

CNC Machinist – Programmed, set-up and operated Mazak horizontal and vertical machining centers. Assisted in the design and build of multiple part fixtures and work holding systems for robotic end tooling components. Fill in supervisor for 2nd shift.

08/1998 – 09/2000 Wartrom Machine Systems – Clinton Township, MI

CNC Machinist – Programmed, set-up and operated Fadal CNC machining centers. Machined fuel line fixtures and components for tube bending and leak testing machines.

05/1998 – 08/1998 ISI Norgren Robotics Automation (Temporary Position) – Anchorville, MI

CNC Machinist – Programmed, set-up and operated CNC machining centers to produce robotic end tooling components.

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