Howard Kerkstra

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Caledonia, MI 49316

Ph. 616-***-****

acts7o@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To procure rewarding career using knowledge and skills gained through my education and employment history.

EDUCATION

Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids Michigan

Associates Degree of Mechanical Design December 2011

Major Related Coursework: Solid works 2011, Autodesk Inventor 2010,

Auto CAD 2011, Catia V 5, Pro E 4, Detail Drafting, GD&T, Die design, Tool Design,

Hydraulics and Machining class.

ITT Technical Institute, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Associates of Science Degree in Computer Drafting and Design, March 2006

Major Related Coursework: AutoCAD 2004, Architectural and Mechanical Desktop,

Auto Cad Map, 3DS Max, Catia V 5, Descriptive Geometry, Materials Processing, Engineering Graphics, College Math, Physics, Microsoft Office and Project Development.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Middleville Tool and Die Co

Welder Operator, 4/2012- Present

Loading parts for robot welders, sorting gauging and inspecting for defects. Recording

general production specifications for inventory. CNC programming and automatic press operation experience.

Metaldyne, Middleville, MI

CNC / CMM Operator, 6 / 2007 – 2 / 2010

Operated CNC machines for the production of automobile engine parts. Loaded and inspected conveyer lines for robotic networking systems. Setup and checked parts on CMM machines. Performed tasks or hard gauging, surface profile testing, and documenting results. Quality inspector of cracks and defects of foundry raw stock.

Trillium Staffing, Kalamazoo, MI

Press Operator, Checker Motor Co. 12 / 2006 – 02 / 2007

Operated metal stamping presses and resistant welder machines. Performed product quality inspection of automobile panels after stamping for defects from misalignment and foreign materials in press.

County Line Farms, Martin, MI

Maintenance, 09 / 2006 – 11 / 2006

Performed general maintenance of equipment. Transferred and setup conveyer lines to various locations for harvest. Guided in trucks, operated hi-lo and loader. Worked in warehouse for the storage of potatoes.

Kerkstra Auto Body, Caledonia, MI

Auto Body Repair Technician, 09 / 1988 – 06 / 2005

Expert at collision repair and preparation of all types of vehicles for paint. Complete restoration of classic and antique automobiles, farm tractors and equipment. Refinished motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats and other recreational vehicles. Experienced in welding, cutting, plastic repair, fiberglass repair, glass installation, upholstery, and wiring. Consulted with customers, delivery personnel and Insurance adjusters.

Jones Manufacturing, Moline, MI

Sheet Metal Fabricator, 12 / 1985 – 10 / 1988

Manufactured sheet metal products for H.V.A.C. Operated various machinery including sheet metal shearer, break press, formers, benders, riveters, drill press and band saw. Ensured quality control by accurately setting up machines and packaged parts for shipment.

Steelcase, Kentwood, MI

Chair Plant Assembly Worker, 06 / 1983 – 10 / 1983

Assembled office chairs, stackable chairs, sofas, and airport waiting chairs. Read schedules, organized supplies for co-workers, quality inspected final products for shipment.

Agricultural

Experienced working on various produce farms, managing, processing, packaging and operating field machinery.

ARCHITECTURAL SKILLS

ØEducated in manual residential drafting, reading and creating blueprints.

ØExperienced with residential carpentry including: framing, roofing, siding, drywall, trim, concrete finishing, brick and stonework, greenhouse and pole barn construction.

ØFamiliar with wood working machinery for furniture and cabinetry

ØKnowledgeable with residential electrical wiring and plumbing.

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