Palle Knudsen

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Keswick, Ontario

L4P 1K3

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E-mail: tncj95@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

March 2011-Present

Brotech CNC Precision Inc. President:

526 Bryne Drive Brian Weatherall

Barrie, Ontario

Duties:

All necessary duties as Foreman in an Aerospace and Nuclear environment.

Setting up and proving out new and repeat jobs, then handing off to junior operators.

Applying Lean Manufacturing solutions to reduce manufacturing costs and increase profit.

Introducing and implementing 5S manufacturing for reduction of time spent searching out required tooling, equipment and increase efficiency of production.

Uncertified but knowledgeable and familiar with 6Sigma protocols and application ensuring that cost and effectiveness of corperate personnel are at optimum efficiency.

Troubleshooting production problems, solving tooling issues, design and implementation of fixturing and jigs.

Ensuring all necessary inspection documentation is adhered to and correctly filled out to allow for complete tracablity through entire manufacturing process from material reception to final wash, pack and shipping.

Checking and editing new and existing programming to ensure optimal run times and material finishes to customer specs.

Ensure that the following shift is setup and ready to run to reduce spindal and employee down time.

Implement daily housekeeping practices.

Ensure all health and safety protocols are adhered to at all times with zero tolerance.

Liase with engineering, planning and programming depts. To ensure optimal run times and oversee design and function of all jig and fixture designs.

Meet with dept. leads to update production and or scheduling changes, get feedback on operator complaints and suggestions for production improvements.

Work closely with Q.A. to ensure conformity in production and reduce the risk of non-conforming parts slipping through to customers.

When possible, arrange in-house training classes to improve operator skills and knowledge to help reduce scrap rates and improve productivity.

Equipment used:-

Cincinatti Vertical mills, Fadal vertical mills, Okuma 5 axis mill, Moreii/Sekii horizontal milling center.

June 2006-November 2010

Bristol Machine Works General Manager

2100 Algonquin Rd. John Honse

Sudbury, Ontario

Duties:

CNC set up/operator

3D programming and editing, proving out new and existing pgms for

3 and 4 axis vertical and horizontal boring mills

Machining new components for the mining industry such as scoop buckets, scissor frames, scoop chassis and copper cooler blocks and transmission housings, also rebuilding used equipment to new condition for re-use, such as 10 to 20 ton crusher drums, scissor frames, reamer boxes, wings, saddles and stems.

Equipment being used includes Toshiba BP 130, BP 150 and BTD110R16 Horizontal boring mills equipped with Tosnuc controllers and Matsurra RAIVF Vertical Milling Centre and 900H twin pallet horizontal milling centre

October 2004-June 2006

Smiths Aerospace Components Orillia Production Supervisor

20 Progress Rd. David Reason

Orillia Ontario

Duties:

General Machinist/Leadhand, CNC set-up/operator weekend continental shift, DMG milling dept.

Ensure all inspection documentation is correctly filled out, signed and dated by the individual operators.

Implement regular housekeeping practices.

Maximize Lean manufacturing practices to optimize profit and minimize manufacturing costs.

Train and educate junior operators on correct, safe and efficient manufacturing practices.

Implement and educate personnel on current health and safety protocols, regulations, and applications.

3D programming, editing and proving out new and existing programs, liase with programming dept. to ensure optimal feeds, speeds and tool paths are implemented.

Aid engineering in fixture designs for maximum efficiency.

Machining and inspecting Pratt and Whitney jet engine components.

Commercial and Military applications under ISO 9001, 9002, 9003, 14001.

OKK 660, OKK 1060 Vertical 5 axis milling centers with Fanuc i16m controls.

Okuma 4 axis vertical milling centers with Okuma/Fanuc controllers.

Deckel DMG 125P, 125U, 60T and 80U 5 axis milling centers with Heidenhain Tic i530 Controllers,

Manual mills, lathes and grinders when needed for fixture modifications,

In house Q.A. certification as per Pratt and Whitney specifications,

January 2000 – October 2004

Canadian Jig Grinding Co. Ltd. Owner/Manager:

160 Pony Drive, Unit 5, Tony McCloskay

Newmarket, Ontario.

Duties:

General Machinist, leadhand, CNC Setup/Operator,

3D programming and editing existing programs.

Educate operators on correct machining practices.

Implement daily housekeeping practices.

Ensure health and safety protocols are observed and adhered to.

Inspect and ensure all componants meet customer specs before delivery.

Machining custom ball lock retainers,

Machining components and assy. of custom inspection fixtures for the automotive industries,

Dah Lih vertical machining centre, Fanuc OM controller.

Manual mills, surface grinding and all other relevant shop equipment.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS TO DATE;

CANADA ARM and Satelite targeting and grappling fixtures for NASA.

Cruise Missile Guidance Control System Housings and Hardware Chassis

Individual Componants for the first three Shuttles.

Individual Componants for Prototype Weapons Systems for

US and Canadian military branches.

Engine Components for both the F22 Raptor and F35 Joint Strike Fighters

4 yrs. of fixture and jig design and manufacturing for both production

and inspection purposes

30+ yrs. In the aerospace and nuclear manufacturing environment

Encompassing both commercial and military applications.

Education:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Northern Secondary High School.

Seneca College, Basic Metalurgy, Quality Assurance 1, Mortgage Financing, Real Estate Law.

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Certificate of Qualification – GENERAL

MACHINST, Licensed since 1980

Personal Attributes: 10+ yrs combined supervisory experience

: Quick study on new technology, new methods and

new applications

: 30 yrs as a student of many martial arts forms and as an

instructor for the last 10 yrs

: Personal growth and career achievements need to be

challenged for satisfaction

: 3 years as in house apprenticeship instructor at B.C.

Instruments in Schomberg, Ont.

: Basic understanding of Mastercam and Gibbscam,

No practical use on Mastercam, little practical use of

Gibbscam.

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