KARL T. KRAFT
Wichita,KS
Summary
A self-motivated sheet metal mechanic with 26 years of experience in aircraft structure and major assembly, composites, and sheet metal. Over 10 years of experience in quality inspection verification checks with strong leadership skills. Dependable, quality and compliance oriented. Expertise in sheet metal drafting, ventilation repair and blueprint reading. Offering 26 years of experience in assembly and fabrication work. Multiple certifications.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Axiom Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
05.2022 - Current
- Manufactured aerospace assembly parts and sub-assemblies
Shop Lead
Etizaze Industry
Wichita, Kansas
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Shop Lead oversight for assembly, honing, brake shop, raw materials (shear/saw) daily work
- Operated equipment- overhead crane, forklift and standard shop tools for manufacturing.
- Assigned daily work to team of 15 employees to meet schedules and delivery dates
- Adhered to Engineering Configuration control for first article parts
- Provided leadership and guidance to a team of 8 shop employees.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the shop.
- Reviewed store policies and procedures on a regular basis to ensure accuracy.
- Delegated tasks among staff members according to their individual strengths.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Maintained work area organization and cleanliness to uphold production levels and safety standards.
- Received items and orders and checked items for quality and accuracy against documentation.
Manager Assembly Maint and Honing
Maximum Precision
Wichita, KS
03.2017 - Current
- Perform major assembly on multiple parts
Sheet Metal Mechanic
H & R Parts
Wichita, KS
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Perform major assembly on multiple military replacement parts
Major Assembly Mechanic
Lee Aerospace
Wichita, KS
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Perform major assembly on Twin Otter parts
Assembly Lead
Cox Machine
Wichita, KS
03.2011 - 02.2013
- Perform major assembly on Honda and Boeing parts
Foreman
Snodgrass Construction
Wichita, KS
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Led a team of 10 construction workers
- Operated heavy equipment, read blueprints, coordinated with the Army Corp of Engineers at McConnel Air Force Base on projects that had potential community hazards and impacts on the Base
- Matched team members skills with tasks and scheduled team members daily work
- Responsible for performing work audits to ensure compliance with U.S
- Government standards and specifications
Finish Carpenter
Karl Kraft Incorporated (KKI)
Wichita, KS
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Built fireplaces, closets, hung doors and cabinets, installed flooring and trim (baseboards, doors and windows)
Experimental and Prototype Mechanic
Cessna Aircraft
Wichita, KS
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Actively participated in concept to certification process on multiple aircraft models; Citation 1,2,3, Excel Ultra, Citation X, Sovereign, and various Government projects
- Performed work on landing gear, doors, radomes, escape hatch doors, fairings, engine cowlings and major structures (cabin and wings)
Major Assembly Mechanic
The Boeing Company
Wichita, KS
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Mechanic on the 737 Next Generation
- Promoted to Rapid Response Team (MRB) due to knowledge of aircraft structure, quality workmanship and strong teaming ability
Education
High School Diploma -
Maize High School
01.1992
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Understanding of schedules, delivery dates, budgets, standard work and quality workmanship
- 10 years experience of quality inspection of experimental and prototype aircraft and parts; including aftermarket spar kits, flight control surfaces, structures, fuel cells, sealant, electrical bonding, composite parts and small assemblies
- Strong working knowledge of precision measurement tools such as; micrometers, calipers, ball gauges, depth gauges, height gauges, scales, micro-stops, and dial indicators
- Leadership and team building
- Blueprint reading
- Working knowledge of Boeing legacy computing software systems (DCAC, NCM, OLP, Redars)
- Strong working knowledge of assembly procedures, sheet metal fabrication, hand forming workpieces, and related aerospace manufacturing required skills
Certification
- Advanced Blueprint Reading
- Certified Sealer
- Shot Peen
- Torque
- Nitrogen Freeze Plug
- Electrical Bond
- Overhead Crane
- Completed 200 hours Total Quality Management Training and Lean Basic Concepts
Awards
- Leading Edge Award (from concept to certified aircraft), 2000
- Leading Edge Award (for proofing spar kits), 2001
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Axiom Engineering
05.2022 - Current
Shop Lead
Etizaze Industry
03.2020 - 05.2022
Manager Assembly Maint and Honing
Maximum Precision
03.2017 - Current
Sheet Metal Mechanic
H & R Parts
07.2015 - 03.2017
Major Assembly Mechanic
Lee Aerospace
02.2013 - 07.2015
Assembly Lead
Cox Machine
03.2011 - 02.2013
Foreman
Snodgrass Construction
01.2008 - 12.2010
Finish Carpenter
Karl Kraft Incorporated (KKI)
01.2004 - 01.2008
Experimental and Prototype Mechanic
Cessna Aircraft
01.1998 - 01.2003
Major Assembly Mechanic
The Boeing Company
01.1995 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Maize High School
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