Technician Ii Quality Control

MATTHEW KAHLER

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SKILLS PROFILE

-Great attention to detail

-Learn new jobs very quickly

-Good at multi-tasking

-Very efficient

-Good at taking direction

-Blue print reading

-Procedure writing

-General laser tracker operations

-CMM knowledgeable

-Microsoft Office proficient

Excel, Word, and Power Point

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing

December 2004-November 2024

Lincoln, NE

-Quality Technician II for Aerospace division. (2019-2024)

Wrote procedures for inspections

Wrote ITags and continuation sheets for nonconforming products.

When an issue arose, I was tasked with investigating the cause in order to write either the Itag or continuation sheet. This included:

This includes investigating the print and measurements of the issues.

Researching the Boeing Specifications and knowing how to navigate them.

Inspected all production products.

I was responsible for calibrations on all tools and fixtures that required calibration

Knowledgeable and skilled on the Laser Tracker to measure fixtures.

Performed material testing that is required by Boeing.

This includes running the Instron force machine which we use for different testing.

Performed and completed riveter etching coupons to ensure that the riveter machine was up to Boeing standards

Continued performing inspections during new role as a Quality Technician

-Quality Inspector for the Aerospace division. (2016-2024)

First one in the division that included living and training in Japan for 3 months to become more knowledgeable about the product.

Wrote operation standards for production, all inspection procedures, and all calibration procedures for the Aerospace division.

-Quality Inspector for Railcar Division (2010-2016)

Part of the Kawasaki Safety Committee which identified and resolved company safety issues in the Kawasaki Railcar Division.

Throughout the WMATA 7000 Series project for Washington DC, I inspected and measured multiple sections of the car. These include but are not limited to the completed under frame, end frames, car shell, seats, and complete interior.

As a quality control/assurance representative, I was the liaison between the production lines, engineering department, and resident inspectors. I was responsible for following up and tracking engineering change orders to ensure proper compliance. Additional responsibilities consisted of completing vendor reject reports, assisting resident inspectors in auditing various materials and equipment throughout the shop floor, as well as performing water tightness tests at different stages of railcar assembly.

Quality Control/Assurance Metro North and New York City Subway System/MTA projects –Duties performed include in process inspection responsibilities which consist of spot welding, side frames, under-floor frames, roof frames, end frames and equipment installation. I am also involved in mock ups, prototypes, and first order inspection of different areas of railcar assembly and perform final inspection on completed railcar in preparation for shipment.

Collaborate with onsite resident inspectors at all stages of assembly in order to facilitate communication and the timely progression of product shipment for contracted business.

-Assembler in Railcar Division (2008-2010)

For the Port Authority Trans Hudson project I was a railcar technician responsible for diagram processing and wire routing of different sections of the railcar.

On the Metro North (M8) project, I was a railcar technician responsible for custom building the master control console, window mask, and framing using precision drilling techniques.

-Consumer Products Technician (2004-2008)

Mule e-coat 3 line, I was a team leader and my responsibilities included supervising employees and maintaining the proper supply of materials for the employees in different aspects of current and future production in order to maintain an efficient production schedule.

Inspecting welds, mule frames, and frames, and materials.

Performed polishing, sandblasting, and installed the applicable materials on finished products.

Hruska-Schuman Guttering Inc.

2002-2004

Lincoln, NE

-During my employment at Hruska-Schuman Guttering I was a sales representative responsible for site evaluations, hands on equipment installation, as well as developing and maintaining great customer and contractor relationships.

Exmark Manufacturing Co.

2000-2002

Lincoln, NE

-At Exmark Manufacturing Co. I was an assistant warehouse manager in charge of managing and training new and existing employees as well as dividing orders, entering shipments into computer, and scheduling shipments.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

-KHI Delegated Inspector

-Certificate of completion in GD&T Fundamentals Course

-GAGEtrak Certificate of Training

-Certificate of completion on Spatial Analyzer for Leica Laser Tracker Course

Training completed by Hexagon Metrology

-Certificate of Training for Calibration/Repair and Gage Management Requirements

Training completed by IICT Enterprises

-Certified in schematic and blueprint reading.

-Certified in hand measuring instrument training.

-Northeast High School, Lincoln NE, 1997

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