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Kenneth Knier

Lititz,PA

Summary

Experienced Welder/ Fabricator who takes pride in his work,has kept tight tolerances,and likes to learn new things. I am dependable,courteous, and always on time.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Fabricator

Paul B. Zimmerman Inc.
Lititz, PA
07.2017 - Current

We are an an agricultural businesses.

Basic mig and tig welding steel,SS,and alum. Any special alum. jobs come to me, especially prototyping units.

I've worked in the assembly area for the last 5 years.

Lab Tech /Fabrication Welder

Advanced Cooling Technologies
Lancaster Pa.
01.2007 - 01.2018

ACT is a Thermal engineering company that does work for DOD,NASA,Lockheed Martin,Northrup Grummond..

We made alum.Loop heat Pipes to transfer heat on electrical componentry.

Welding had to be in a climate controlled area to prevent porosity.

All welds were Xray and dye penetrant tested.

I then moved on to being the Assembly Supervisor.

Stage Carpenter/ Fab Cell Lead

Tait Towers
Lititz, PA
11.1984 - 12.2007

Tait led team initiatives. a a world leader in Entertainment staging

80% of the staging is made of Alum.

From decks,frames ,lifts and revolves,to all the small widgets.

This where I learned all my fabrication and welding skills

I was 6G and 6GR certified in alum tube,with bend coupons

We also did a lot of polishing on handrail as No sharp edges could be had.

Education

High School Diploma -

Warwick High School
Lititz, PA
06.1985

Skills

    Aluminum welding

    MIG welding

    Milling machine

    drill press

    grinders

    Pneumatic systems

    Hydraulic systems

    Assembly Processes

    Prototype Development

Timeline

Welding Fabricator

Paul B. Zimmerman Inc.
07.2017 - Current

Lab Tech /Fabrication Welder

Advanced Cooling Technologies
01.2007 - 01.2018

Stage Carpenter/ Fab Cell Lead

Tait Towers
11.1984 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

Warwick High School
Kenneth Knier