Steven Kratochvil

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About Steven Kratochvil

Reliable technician supervisor with 18 years combined US Navy and manufacturing experience. Strong work ethic and proven track record of team leadership in operations and training. Demonstrated strengths in developing operating procedures, quality control compliance & project management. Currently holding a confidential US clearance. EXPERIENCE NOVEMBER 2017-CURRENT SUPERVISOR – TEST DEPARTMENT, CURTISS WRIGHT • Supervise 27 employees over 3 scheduled shifts • Prioritize, schedule & supervise 6 projects or more per day for 10 facilities to ensure efficient operations • Develop and implement multiple operation procedures to further enhance efficiency across several platforms • Define and implement training programs for 27 employees on a weekly basis to ensure optimal productivity • Provide technical guidance to optimize and improve day to day operations AUGUST 2008-NOVEMBER 2017 TEST TECHNICIAN, CURTISS WRIGHT • Perform and operate daily hydrostatic and gas leak tests on various pieces of products per ASME Code • Operate generators and reactor coolant pumps to meet performance specifications daily • Install facility related specialty equipment • Collect and summarize all operation data on standard forms and data acquisition systems • Perform minor service functions daily of operating test equipment • Calibration of multiple types of test equipment • Fabricate and assemble engineering testing devices JULY 2004-JULY 2008 MACHINIST MATE AND DIVER, US NAVY • Qualified Submarines and appointed watch standards to hold the rank of MM2(SS/DV). • Awarded Jr Sailor of the Quarter 2006 • Excelled in all technical courses. • Received a Navy League Award EDUCATION 2002 ASSOCIATES – SPECIALIZED TECHNOLOGY, PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE SKILLS • Problem solving skills utilizing my vast work experiences to provide solutions • Time Management – handling multiple ongoing projects at once • Maintain a pleasantly persistent attitude while focusing on my responsibilities and helping others on a daily basis • Fishing – Organize and plan team-based fishing experiences • Building – Bring home improvement visions to life through organizing, planning, constructing and quality checks for family and friends