1. Ross D. Olson
313 N Spring Ave Cell: (605) 860-1233
Lake Preston, SD 57249 Email: rdo54@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
I want to use my Nondestructive Testing education and work experience combined with my
many years of experience as a CNC machinist to secure a full time job and carry out my tasks
with efficiency, professionalism, and precision.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NDT Technician (February 2016 – Present)
Hi-Tech Testing, Longview, Texas
 Performed NearDrumInspection,WetFluorescentMag,LiquidPenetrant,
Positive Material Identification, andEddy Current.
 WorkedinOil / Gas Plants,FabricationShops,andPulpandPaperMills
 ObtainedLevel 1ET Certification
CNC Machinist (May - August 2015, May - August 2014)
Dakota Digital, Sioux Falls, SD
 Hiredback for summerworkin2014 and 2015
 Create CNCprograms usingGibbsCamprogrammingsoftware
 Experience,includingsetupsonhorizontal andvertical mills
 Experience, includingsetupswithhorizontal latheswithbarfeeder
 Workedto decrease cycle time onpartsand improve partquality
Intern NDT Assistant (April 2015 – May 2015)
Phoenix National Laboratories, Phoenix, AZ
Newmont Gold Mine Outage
 Performed Eddy CurrentandLiquidPenetranttesting
 Obtained90 Hours of Eddy Currentexperience
Tool Maker (June 2010 – August 2013)
Twin City Fan LTD., Brookings, SD
 Readingandunderstandingtechnical drawingsandcreatingCNCprogramsto machine the parts
to tolerance.
 Boring,facing,drilling,andtappingtocreate a wide varietyof standardandcustom designed
hubsfor industrial fansandblowers
 Workedas an integral teammembertoincrease machine shopproductivity,reduce machining
costs,and improve quality

2. CNC Machinist (September 2006 - June 2010)
Dakota Digital, Sioux Falls, SD
 Create CNCprograms usingGibbsCamprogrammingsoftware
 Programmedforlathe andmill operations
 Experience,includingsetupswithhorizontal andvertical mills
 Experience,including setupswithhorizontal lathes
 Workedto decrease cycle time onpartsand improve partquality
General Laborer (September2010 – Present)
WienkCharolais,Lake Preston,SD
 I do variousjobsaroundthe farm suchas equipment maintenance,propertymaintenance,field
work,feedingcattle,haulinganddrivingequipmentandvehiclestodifferentlocations.
 Part time job while incollegeandonweekends.
EDUCATION
Ridgewater Community College Hutchinson, MN
Non Destructive Testing Diploma GPA: 3.74
 Level II ASNT-TC-1A Education requirements met for ET, MT, PT, RT, UT, VT
 Dean’s List for 4 Semesters
 Phi Theta Kappa Member
Hellier NDT Training Services Houston, TX
Ultrasonic Level 1 May 2013
Southeast Technical Institute Sioux Falls, SD
Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology GPA: 3.22
Graduated May 2008
OCCUPUATIONAL LICENSE OR CERITICATION
 Transportation Worker Identification Credential License (TWIC)
 MSHA (Mining Safety and Health Administration) Certificate
 First Aid Training
 PEC Basic Safety Training
 Safety Council of East Texas: Basic Plus, H2S, Confined Space