Kirk Hendrickson
Sedro Woolley,WA
Summary
Reliable CNC Mill machinist offering more than ten years of machine shop experience producing parts for the aerospace, space, defense, and commercial industries. Also, with seven years of mill department foreman experience, dedicated to working efficiently and effectively as part of a team-oriented company. Seeking to utilize experience, organizational skills, and pride in craftsmanship to help reach the company's team goals, as well as to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the company's customers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Skills
- Multi-Axis Machining (3 and 4 axis vertical mills)
- Mill Setup and Precision Machining
- Blueprint Reading
- Part inspection
- ISO Standards
- G-Code Knowledge
- Cycle Time Optimization
- Supervision and leadership
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Successfully set-up and ran several first-runs and prototypes for customers representing aerospace, space, defense, and commercial industries.
- Part of team that successfully produced components for both Curiosity and Perseverance Mars rovers.
- Part of team that received supplier of the year award from General Dynamics, a top 5 in the world defense contractor, for 15 out of the last 16 years as a GD supplier.
Work History
Finish Trim Carpenter
Carpenter And Quilter, LLC
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Measured, cut, built and installed custom cedar cladding, ship-lap, custom trim, custom cabinetry
- Utilized specialized woodworking tools such as routers, CNC router, planers, sanders, and jigsaws to achieve desired shapes and finishes in custom trim pieces.
CNC Mill Machinist, Foreman
Caliber Precision, Inc
07.2012 - 05.2023
- Oversaw daily operations, keeping team production moving at optimal pace to achieve company's AS9100 Quality Management System standards/goals, and to produce product that met or exceeded customers' criteria.
- Played integral role in achieving ISO certification through consistent adherence to established procedures and documentation requirements.
- Monitored inventory of shop supplies and materials (cutters, tooling, coolant, oil, abrasives, etc.) to establish cost effective operations and to set up our team members for success.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff and workflow, based on individual abilities and production targets, to monitor progress and performance, resulting in better than 98% on-time delivery to customers.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions, customer needs, or other unexpected challenges encountered.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation of completed tasks and outstanding items requiring attention.
- Minimized downtime through effective communication with maintenance technicians regarding equipment malfunctions or necessary repairs, and performed common mechanical failure repairs when needed.
- Trained workers/new employees on CNC mill operation, job set-up, proper parts checking methods, equipment operation and safety procedures, ensuring consistent quality standards across our team, resulting in less than 1% non-conformance rate over all production.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with machining challenges, utilizing creative solutions and resources to overcome obstacles without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
- Optimized milling programs, resulting in 20%-40% reduced cycle times, increasing throughput and profitability.
- Improved product quality by meticulously setting up and operating CNC mills for precision machining.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Christian High School
Mount Vernon, WA06.1995
Timeline
Finish Trim Carpenter
Carpenter And Quilter, LLC
05.2023 - 01.2024
CNC Mill Machinist, Foreman
Caliber Precision, Inc
07.2012 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Christian High School
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