Kenneth Flak
Industrial Engineer
Edinboro,PA
Summary
Energetic, reliable manufacturing professional proficient at interpreting blueprints and committed to accurately assembling different components and parts ready to deliver a quality product which is ready to be sold. Safety-driven, hard working, and physically agile with good communication and excellent time management skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech1 Assembly Specialist
Wabtec Locomotive Services
12.2004 - 07.2022
- Worked with engineering and planning on the development and implementation of new builds and processes.
- Diagnose and repair of locomotive noncompliance prior to final shipping
- Inspected all work for quality and compliance with design standards.
- Assembled and aligned components using hand and power tools.
- Kept work areas organized, tidy and clean for maximum productivity.
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
Industrial Engineer
Modern Industries Inc
12.1992 - 12.2004
- Prototype development of new product introduction including but not limited to CNC programming, fixturing, and tooling while utilizing associated quality control equipment and processes
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Drafted equipment layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
CNC Programming
Macko Manufacturing
07.1989 - 06.1992
- Worked with engineering on the development of process and quantity control of machining various government products.
- Programmed various types of CNC equipment including but not limited to Cincinnati Milacron Acramatic controls, Mazatrol Fanuc, Pro 3, and GE Monarch VMC.
- Maintained operation of machining centers while monitoring all specified tolerance with related gauging and equipment (CMM's and various other electronic related inspection tools).
CNC Machinist
Cin-tech
07.1986 - 05.1989
- Set up, programming and operations of Mazak CNC machine centers.
- Maintained operation of CNC program and tooling while monitoring tight tolerances and design specifications using related gauging equipment.
- Fixture and work holding modification and development as needed using other shop related equipment such as lathes, Bridgeports, welders, torches etc.
Education
Technical Degree In CNC Programming -
Erie County Technical School
Erie, PAAssociates In Mechanical Drafting And Design - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Triangle Tech
Erie, PA10.1985
Skills
- Developed Assembly Processes and controls to maintain quality control
- Monitored Safety & understanding of process to create a safe work environment
Timeline
Tech1 Assembly Specialist
Wabtec Locomotive Services
12.2004 - 07.2022
Industrial Engineer
Modern Industries Inc
12.1992 - 12.2004
CNC Programming
Macko Manufacturing
07.1989 - 06.1992
CNC Machinist
Cin-tech
07.1986 - 05.1989
Technical Degree In CNC Programming -
Erie County Technical School
Associates In Mechanical Drafting And Design - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Triangle Tech
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