Keith Tate
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Results-driven programming professional with extensive experience in CMM operations and quality control. Adept at optimizing measurement processes and ensuring precision in manufacturing environments. Known for fostering effective team collaboration and delivering consistent, accurate results, while adapting to evolving project requirements. Highly skilled in Calypso Software and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. CMM Programmer/ Engineering Services
Tecomet-Lansing, MI
01.2018 - Current
- Create and manage all Zeiss Calypso programs for each division of business within Tecomet (Aerospace, Medical, and Defense).
- Manage and maintain 13 Zeiss Contura CMMs.
- Completed Basic Training for PC-DMIS programming.
- Collaborated closely with design engineers to identify critical dimensions for effective part validation throughout product development life cycle.
- Developed documentation standards for consistent reporting of inspection results across multiple projects.
- Provided technical support for production staff, troubleshooting issues related to CMM equipment and software functionality.
- Enhanced CMM programming efficiency by streamlining code and optimizing inspection routines.
- Design and perform continuous improvement projects through a cross-functional CI team.
- Performed statistical analyses on collected data to identify areas requiring further investigation or improvement initiatives.
- Duties include travel to our other domestic and international sites to support CMM and quality activities, as well as train associates.
Sr. CMM Programmer
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
01.2014 - 11.2017
- Performed Validation activities for newly acquired CMMs.
- Coordination and verification of annual CMM calibrations.
- Led monthly cross-team meetings to drive consistency and efficiency.
- Created Task Instructions and Guidance Documents relating to CMM Programming Best Practices.
- Responsible for training CMM operators across all 3 shifts (over 100 operators over the years).
- Designed the layout of an environmentally controlled lab for expansion of CMM operations.
- Contributed in the implementation of 7 new Zeiss Contura CMMs.
CMM Programmer
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Achieved Zeiss Basic and Advanced Certification in 1st year as programmer.
- Created, validated, and maintained 100's of CMM programs utilizing Zeiss Calypso software.
- Proficient with Zeiss Curve, Freeform, gage correction, calibration requirements, and PCM applications.
- Parametric programming.
- Trained and certified to program/operate Zeiss CT Scanner.
- Created custom header files for printouts, creating table files for SPC applications, and coordinating and executing Measurement System Analysis on new or modified programs.
- Created and maintained setup fixtures and setup instructions.
Senior Quality Technician
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked as the final assembly Quality Technician for the Neptune Waste Management and Power Supply units.
- Supported Incoming Inspection and assembly units when needed.
Quality Technician
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Worked in Incoming Inspection; inspected supplier components to imprint specifications.
- Performed PPAP and First Article Inspections.
- Utilized a variety of gages, including micrometers, calipers, height stands, bore gages, profilometers, profile tracers, OGP Vision systems, Zeiss Contira CMMs and manual Browne & Sharpe CMMs.
- Supported Engineering with component troubleshooting.
Assembler 2
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
04.2004 - 01.2005
- Led the main line assembly of the Neptune Docker.
- Trained across all 27 assemblies within the cell.
- Master trainer for the Neptune Docking station.
Orthodontic Assistant / Lab Tech
Battle Creek Orthodontics-Battle Creek, MI
10.1998 - 11.2003
- Assisted Dr. Earl Haller in application and management of orthodontic hardware and appliances.
- Created Orthodontic records on new patients.
- Assisted the doctor chair side.
Education
High School Diploma -
Davie County High School
Mocksville, NC01.1997
Skills
- PCM (10 years)
- GD&T (10 years)
- Calypso (10 years)
- Proficient in Excel (10 years)
- SPC (10 years)
- System Analysis (10 years)
- STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (10 years)
- Fixture design
- Coordinate measuring machine (10 years)
- Adaptability to change
- Quality control analysis
Certification
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician
- November 2008 to Present
- Lifetime certification through the American Society of Quality
Timeline
Sr. CMM Programmer/ Engineering Services
Tecomet-Lansing, MI
01.2018 - Current
Sr. CMM Programmer
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
01.2014 - 11.2017
CMM Programmer
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
01.2010 - 01.2014
Senior Quality Technician
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
01.2008 - 01.2010
Quality Technician
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
01.2005 - 01.2008
Assembler 2
Stryker Instruments-Portage, MI
04.2004 - 01.2005
Orthodontic Assistant / Lab Tech
Battle Creek Orthodontics-Battle Creek, MI
10.1998 - 11.2003
High School Diploma -
Davie County High School
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