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Curt Kline
Technician
Laingsburg,MI
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Dependable Lead Technician experienced in installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Improved operational efficiency and ensured compliance with industry standards through effective team management and implementation of safety protocols. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality, contributing to organizational success.
Qualified Technician with many years of industry experience. Demonstrated success in streamlining processes and boosting efficiency by leveraging strong design and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented and conscientious about addressing aspects of development and production to create reliable products.
Overview
20
20
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician
CIE Newcor Machine Tool & Gear
Corunna, MI
04.1997 - 05.2026
- Scheduled preventative maintenance and quarterly repairs to units based on customer needs.
- Collaborated with engineering team to troubleshoot technical issues during production.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Developed recipes and programming for all Induction units for CIE Newcor Machine Tool & Gear.
- Developed the structure of the process audits that are used daily to ensure QS compliance for production.
- Developed recipes and programming of PPAP / Prototype Axles for AAM, GM, Ford, and Chrysler.
- Worked alongside with Engineer teams from Ajax Tocco, Inductoheat, and Sheler Corporation developing coils, fixtures and other key components needed to meet the needs of our customers for Axle production.
Induction Heat Treat Supervisor
CIE Newcor Machine Tool & Gear
Corunna, MI
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Scheduling repairs on Fanuc robotics, and Induction machinery to avoid failure of components and extensive down time.
- Scheduled and approved employee overtime to ensure adequate coverage during peak production periods.
- Interviewed and evaluated employees for induction positions posted in the facility and evaluated employees' upcoming raises for their performance.
- Reviewed and signed off on daily audit documentation to maintain compliance and operational standards for induction machinery.
- Reviewed inventory of components required for preventive maintenance on machinery.
- Conducted daily process meetings with metallurgist to discuss operational issues.
Education
Supervisory and Professional Development - Leadership and Communication
Course completion Certificate
Certificate - Leadership And Communication / Dale Carnegie
09.2003 - 09.2023
Archived Level 1 Certification - Magnetic Particle Testing (NDT)
Course Certificate - Handling Tool Operation And Programming
07.2018 - 08.2018
Successfully completed foundational academic coursework
Course Certificate - Advanced Heating And Theory of Induction
07.2017 - 07.2017
Course Certificate - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Advanced Power Supply / Inverter Training - Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Mastered technical evaluation methods to identify commonly failed system components
Skills
- Leadership
- Experience
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Automotive specifications
- Nondestructive MAG Practical Testing
- Time management
- Documentation Review
- Auditing
- Technical troubleshooting
- Programming development
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Testing and repair
- Blueprint reading
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Timeline
Induction Heat Treat Supervisor - CIE Newcor Machine Tool & Gear
07.2018 - 07.2023
Fanuc - Course Certificate, Handling Tool Operation And Programming
07.2018 - 08.2018
Ajax Tocco - Course Certificate, Advanced Heating And Theory of Induction
07.2017 - 07.2017
CIE Newcor Machine Tool & Gear - Certificate, Leadership And Communication / Dale Carnegie
09.2003 - 09.2023
Lead Technician - CIE Newcor Machine Tool & Gear
04.1997 - 05.2026
Baker College of Owosso - Supervisory and Professional Development, Leadership and Communication
CIE Newcor Machine Tool & Gear - Archived Level 1 Certification, Magnetic Particle Testing (NDT)
Rochester Gear - Course Certificate, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Inductoheat - Advanced Power Supply / Inverter Training, Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting