Kenneth Pratt

• Design Fixtures to assist in the assembly of complex parts such as the air cart for the E-2d program

• Write programs at the console to machine parts

• Work closely with management to establish machine hours for billing

• Train personnel on Mastercam 2021

• Standardized the way programs are written and stored to cut down on set up times

• Inspect first article and create excel spread sheets for in process inspection

• Set up / Program Haas Tool room mill, Haas VF6ss, Rambaudi Manual mill's.

• Designed Fixtures to assist in the assembly of complex parts

• Created assembly drawings in Solidworks

• Using Mastercam updated programs to reduce cycle time and increase production

• Implemented a 5s program in the shop to help in everyday work

• Set up/ Programmed Haas VF2, Daewoo DMV 3016, Sunnen Honing machine

• Designed parts and fixtures to hold tight tolerances of +/-.0001

• Setting up and programming Mitsubishi wire E.D.M

• Ran multiple machines simultaneously

• Set up/ Programmed Haas VF2, Mitsubishi wire E.D.M., Haas TL1, Hardinge SR 150

• Wrote all programs new production programs and redoing old programs to make set-ups less time consuming

• Assisted in altering programs on 5-axis mill to ensure machine ran with little to no supervision utilizing Renishaw probing system

• Set up/ Programmed Haas VF5., Haas TL1, Makino Horizontal mill, Haas Tool room mill

• Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
• Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
• Optimized tool selection for specific jobs, resulting in reduced wear and longer tool life.
• Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.

• Supervised individuals to ensure productivity

• Worked with Production control to plan jobs to ensure least amount of downtime of machines

• Set up/ Programmed Haas VF3, Fadal Vertical mill

• Worked closely with individuals to obtain faster and efficient set-up times

• Developed set-up procedures that were easy for individuals to follow

• Worked closely with lead engineer and inspection dept. to obtain procedures for checking first article

• Set up/ Programmed Kitamura mill, Okuma mill, Matsura Mill

• Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks
• Worked closely with Shop Foreman in the scheduling of jobs and ordering of correct material

• Developed programs for fixtures and parts using Mastercam

• Set up/ Programmed Haas VF3, Toolroom Mill, Ez Trak conversational mill

• Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
• Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
• Assisted Assembly Department to assemble parts for L.I.R.R.

• Set up/ Programmed Haas VF3, Enshu Mill, Femco Durga Lathe, Wasino Lathe

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Honorable Discharge