Palle Knudsen

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Sudbury, Ontario

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E-mail: acc04n@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

December 2013-Present

FS Tool Corporation

President

71 Hobbs Gate

Tony Colangelo

Markham, Ontario

DUTIES:

Production Manager,

Introducing and implementing Production Protocols and Methods such as 5S,

6Sigma, Kaizen, 8D and corporate housekeeping policies.

Implement a working and continueing Quality Assurance program to ensure the

quality of the product is such that no NCR parts are ever allowed to be

delivered to any client.

Ensure that all inspection documentation is properly filled out to allow

total traceability through the entire manufacturing process from material

reception to wash pack and delivery.

Material and tooling purchasing, troubleshoot equipment problems and remedy

those problems.

Employee scheduling, manufacturing schedules, ensuring delivery dates are

adhered to for customer satisfaction.

Liaising with engineering, Programming to ensure optimal scheduling and run

times.

Oversee and improve where possible, all jig and fixture designs to ensure

maximum effectiveness in production runs.

Oversee and ensure all HS&E protocols are adhered to with a zero tolerance

at all times to reduce the risk of injury and down times in production.

Hold regular meetings with dept. supervisors to update production and/or

scheduling changes required.

Meet regularly with shop employees to get feedback on production methods

and possible improvements on same, hear employee complaints and possible

remedies.

When possible, arrange for in-house employee training to improve

productivity and reduce scrap rate to improve profitability.

Implement and oversee adherence to a corporate housekeeping policy, to be

in effect on a daily and on a per shift regimen.

Implement and initiate disciplinary action if and when needed as well as

follow up if further action is needed.

Track and identify all NCR's and re-works, identify root cause and initiate

corrective action, make any necessary changes to processes so as to avoid

any future problems.

August 2012-December 2013

Mining Technologies International Production

Manager

145 Magill Street

Kieth Howe

Lively, Ontario

DUTIES:

CNC setup/operator,

Editing and proving out existing and new programs to maximum efficiency,

4/5 axis mill/turn equipment creating components and machinery for the

mining industry,

Machining new components for raise boring equipment for the international

mining industry,

Manufacturing components such as varying diameter drill rods up to 16"

dia.,

Stabilizers up to 18" dia.,

Mandrills up to 15" dia.,

Reamer box spindles,

Tool joints, bit subs, blast pipe and cutting heads,

Equipment used includes Mazak Integral E-650h-II 5 axis mill turn and Mazak

450 lathe with live tooling

March 2011-August 2012

Brotech CNC Precision Inc.

President:

526 Bryne Drive

Brian Weatherall

Barrie, Ontario

DUTIES:

General 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 corporate 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 traceability 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 spindle

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:- Cincinnati 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:

Lead hand, 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, lead hand, 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 components 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 Satellite targeting and grappling fixtures for NASA.

-Cruise Missile Guidance Control System Housings and Hardware Chassis

-Individual Components for the first three Shuttles.

-Individual Components 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 Metallurgy, Quality Assurance 1, Mortgage Financing,

Real Estate Law.

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Certificate of Qualification -

GENERAL

MACHINST, Licensed since 1980-silver seal

Personal Attributes: 12+ yrs combined leadership/instructional 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 Project Supervisor/in-house

apprenticeship instructor at

B.C. Instruments in Schomberg, Ont.

: Basic understanding of Mastercam and

Gibbscam but no

practical use.

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