Chris Holden

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CEO @ WBTO | Consulting, Technical Support Services @ WBTO
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Troutdale, Oregon, United States, United States
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Creative resourceful community-minded small business leader experienced in developing new business and building lasting valued relationships. Strong communication skills, hands-on experience in technical manufacturing environment leading a diverse group of talented engineers, technicians, artisans, and makers.

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WBTO

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CEO @ WBTO | Consulting, Technical Support Services
Chris Holden Work Experience Details
  • Wbto
    Ceo
    Wbto Feb 2019 - Present
    Portland, Oregon Area
    WBTO, LLC contracts with partner organizations, manufacturers, and subcontractors providing consulting and technical support services to the manufacturing and education sectors throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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  • Portland Community College
    Omic Training Director
    Portland Community College Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
    Scappoose, Oregon
    Responsible for developing, launching, and maintaining the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Training facility in strong collaboration with industry, academic and government partners. Lead successful efforts to develop multi-employer apprenticeship program.
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  • Kcr Manufacturing
    Owner
    Kcr Manufacturing Jul 2007 - Jan 2018
    Wood Village, Oregon, Usa
    KCR Manufacturing designs & manufactures Firefighting Equipment and offers a mix of specialized manufacturing services. Capabilities include Tooling & Fixture Design, 3 to 5 axis CNC Programming and Machining Services, Product Design, CAD Modeling and Drafting Services, medium sized parts machining and fabrication from prototype to short & medium production runs, prototype Aluminum machined castings. Equipment includes 2 CNC Lathe single to dual spindle with live tooling, 3 CNC Mills 3 to 5 Axis, Automated Cut-off Saw, TIG/MIG Welding Equipment, and various manual milling and turning equipment.
  • Msx International
    Senior Modeler / Studio Engineer - Daimler Trucks North America
    Msx International Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
    Portland, Oregon
    Design, model, and machine patterns for composite tooling and prototype parts per Class "A" Surface Data using CATIA V5R19. Program 5 axis CNC Router and 4-axis Vertical Machining Center. Verify CNC Code and Post Processor using CATIA MSG Machine Simulation Module and Vericut Software. Produce detailed shop drawings communicating effectively armature designs and machine stock requirements. Extract part information as needed from product data management system for team members and shop technicians.
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  • Willamette Pattern Works, Inc.
    Vice President
    Willamette Pattern Works, Inc. 2007 - Aug 2010
    Portland, Oregon Area
    In addition to General Manager duties responsibilities included marketing and new business development. Increased market share improving service to existing customers and developing new business. Two key accomplishments included developing Portable Metrology Services, and serving the Composite Parts Manufacturing Industry in both the tooling design and metrology services areas. Promoted Patternmaking Trade as guest speaker at several American Foundry Society events and surrounding high schools and Vocational Schools.
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  • Willamette Pattern Works, Inc.
    General Manager
    Willamette Pattern Works, Inc. 2001 - 2007
    Portland, Oregon Area
    Responsible for overall Pattern Shop operations leading a diverse group of multi-talented craftsmen and engineers in technical job shop environment experienced in serving the pump industry. Facilitated effective and professional communications between foundry personnel, casting design engineers, and casting buyers, ensuring requirements were met for all. Successfully managed large high-profile projects ensuring quoted timelines were met under budget. Implemented "in-house" accounting and payroll, and developed job tracking and reporting system using MySQL and MS Access.
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  • Nir
    Engineering Technician
    Nir 2000 - 2001
    Portland, Oregon Area
    Performed timely Engineering of cost effective manufacturable POP displays from concept to prototype to production. Worked closely with key suppliers in Thermoforming, Plastic Injection, Metal Fabrication, Plastic Fabrication, Sand Casting Tooling Providers, CNC Machining Services, Lazer Cutting, Plating and more.
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  • Willamette Pattern Works, Inc.
    Cnc Programmer/Cad Technnician/Machinist
    Willamette Pattern Works, Inc. 1997 - 2000
    Key player in the implementation of CAD, CAM, and 3 & 5 Axis CNC technologies, equipment, and software to aid in the design and manufacture of tooling for the sand cast foundry industry with a strong focus on serving the pump market. Worked with experienced senior craftsmen facilitating the development of new manufacturing methods combining traditional pattern making methods with the new technology. Supplemented on the job training attending community college receiving certifications in Machine Tool Technology and CAD/CAM Technology.
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  • Willamette Pattern Works, Inc.
    Apprentice Patternmaker/Modeler
    Willamette Pattern Works, Inc. 1994 - 1997
    Portland, Oregon Area
    Apprenticed under seasoned Journeyman Patternmakers learning the traditional methods of designing and manufacturing sand cast foundry tooling and models from a variety of materials; wood, metal, and composites. Supplemented on the job training with courses in Blueprint Reading and Machining Processes. Also provided support services to local sculptor's making wood bases for bronze art pieces and providing "point up" work building armatures for larger sculptures as shown in the photo below.
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  • Precision Castparts
    Manufacturing Technician
    Precision Castparts Apr 1989 - Apr 1994
    Portland, Oregon Area
    Key player in the successful application of Statistical Process Control methods reducing process variations in the manufacturing of pattern and gate wax for three investment casting foundries. Participated as facilitator of company wide program educating employees on basic human behavior with a positive motivational message.
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Chris Holden Skills

Cad/cam Machining Tooling Design Technical Leadership Firefighting Community Service Volunteer Leadership Small Business Reverse Engineering Solidworks Catia Mastercam 5 Axis Cnc Programming Ms Project Ms Excel Cnc Programming Machine Tools Rapid Prototyping Manufacturing Cad Cnc Injection Molding Microsoft Excel Engineering Product Development Metal Fabrication Engineering Management Plastics Automation Mechanical Engineering Volunteering Spc Product Design Solid Modeling Machinery Composites Manufacturing Engineering Design For Manufacturing Sheet Metal Cnc Manufacturing Cam Manufacturing Operations Management Inventor Modeling Materials Industrial Engineering Welding Microsoft Project

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Chris Holden attended Mt. Hood Community College, Clackamas Community College.

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