Layne Klima
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Technician
Franklin Tree Service
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with team members on complex tree projects, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
- Increased customer satisfaction with professional communication and a high level of arboriculture knowledge.
- Performed risk assessments for client properties, addressing potential hazards before they became issues.
- Conducted regular inspections of trees for signs of disease or pests, taking proactive measures as needed to protect the environment from further damage.
- Reduced property damage risks through strategic tree removals and preventative maintenance.
- Utilized specialized equipment for safe and efficient tree work, reducing job completion times.
- Managed crews efficiently during emergency storm response situations, minimizing downtime between assignments.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
Machinist
Morgan Machining
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Set up for jobs on Mills and Lathes using G&M coding
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Production working on Mills and Lathes
- Made ongoing adjustments to the offsets
- Made changes and adjustments to program code for the different machines
- Performed maintenance on all CNC Machines
- Set up and run the automatic bandsaw.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Engineering Intern and Test Technician Automotive HVAC
Mahle Behr America
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Responsible for tracking test parts, set up and execution of testing, analyzing test data and reporting
- Support engineering team for HVAC related test and design troubleshooting.
Service Auto Shop
Nikolas Motorsport BMW-Mini-Porsche
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Provided full service to customer automobiles
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle systems
- Maintained and repaired exhaust, computer systems, fuel ignition, suspension and electrical systems
- Performed preventative maintenance and vehicle modifications
- Discussed repair problems with clients and supervisors
- Maintained records of completed repairs.
Mazza Auto Parts
Clarkston
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided customer service through answering of multi-phone line system
- Looked up parts information for customers on demand
- Answered customer questions, and provided information on procedures or policies
- Established the price of customer orders by use of cash register
- Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
- Delivered parts to various customer locations in the metro Detroit area.
WoodShop Bar and Grille
Clarkston
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Provided customer service through cooking individual dishes to order
- Maintained and operated the large volume cooking equipment
- Prepared and maintained food supply for the shift
- Assisted with daily cleaning, sanitation and dishes
- Worked large catering events; assisting with the set-up, execution and break down
- Maintained the work area to meet all state licensing requirements.
Education
Machine Tool Technology -
Oakland Community College
08.2024
Clarkston High School
Clarkston, MI01.2014
Auto Body Collision Repair -
Oakland Technical Campus
Clarkston, MI01.2014
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Basic mechanical understanding
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Inventory Management Abilities
- Familiarity with Auto Parts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Blueprints reading
- Multi-Axis Machining
- Precision measurement
- Equipment set up
- G-Code Programming
- Fixture design
Awards
- National Eagle Scout of America, 09/2013
- Dean’s List, Fall 2018
- Dean’s List, Spring 2018
- Dean’s List, Fall 2019
Hobbies and Interests
- Create CAD Models of various parts
- Convert CAD Models to working parts using the 3D Printer
- Ongoing restoration of miscellaneous vehicles: MIG, TIG, Stick, Body Work, HVLP Spray Gun to prime, seal, base and clear coat the vehicle
Timeline
Tree Technician
Franklin Tree Service
06.2020 - 06.2024
Machinist
Morgan Machining
04.2018 - 04.2020
Engineering Intern and Test Technician Automotive HVAC
Mahle Behr America
09.2014 - 04.2018
Service Auto Shop
Nikolas Motorsport BMW-Mini-Porsche
04.2014 - 09.2014
Mazza Auto Parts
Clarkston
02.2013 - 04.2014
WoodShop Bar and Grille
Clarkston
02.2012 - 02.2013
Machine Tool Technology -
Oakland Community College
Clarkston High School
Auto Body Collision Repair -
Oakland Technical Campus
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