Rod Hynes has over 20 years of experience in machining, fabrication, welding, and CNC programming. He has an Associate's degree in Industrial Technology and Manufacturing from Bakersfield College. Currently, he owns his own racing business where he machines and fabricates parts for racing vehicles. He is also an accomplished racer himself.

1. ROD HYNES
22321 Briarwood Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561
661-822-6268  rod7714@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where my skills and knowledge will be utilized and continue to expand.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 CNC Mill and Lathe Programming.
 Machine Tool Processes – Manual Lathe and Mill.
 GMAW/FCAW/GTAW Welding.
 AutoCad, Solid Works, and MasterCam.
EDUCATION
Bakersfield College – Bakersfield, California
 Associate of Science Degree in Industrial Technology and Manufacturing with related certificates –
Attained, December 2016
 Dean’s List from the Fall of 2015 to the Fall of 2016
Los Angeles Valley College, Van Nuys, California
 General Education transfer courses
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rod Hynes Racing Present
Owner/Mechanic/Tuner/Driver
 Machine and fabricate parts as needed.
 Assemble and maintain engines, chassis, and related equipment.
Salter Labs – Arvin California 02/2007 – 01/2014
Machinist
 Designed and fabricated specialty tooling for medical device manufacturer.
 Repaired production tooling.
 Read and worked off prints, drawings, and sketches.
 Estimated production and tooling material needs and placed purchase requisitions.
 Assisted R & D with development of new products.
 Created drawings and sketches for engineering to update to production prints.
 Developed creative solutions to mechanical and performance issues.
 Assisted with all segments of production and operation.
 Used conventional mills, lathes, drill presses, welding/brazing equipment, and grinders.
 Operated various shop equipment, lifts, hoists, arbor presses, and hand tools.
 Programmed and operated Fadal CNC Mill.

2. Ironwood Fabrications – Glendale, California 10/2006 – 11/2006
 Assisted with machine and assembly of float project for Disney Florida.
 Set up and operated lathe, mill, and drill press.
Plan B Visual Design – Burbank, California 01/2004 – 10/2006
Lead Machinist and Supervisor
 Machined and fabricated projects for multiple entertainment industries, theme parks, media,
commercials, and billboards.
 Fabricated necessary tooling.
 Read and interpreted prints, sketches, and drawings.
 Analyzed material and time requirements pertaining to production of parts.
Childs & Albert, Inc., Valencia, California 02/2003 – 01/2004
Sales/Technical Specialist/Consultant for High Performance Engine Components
 Duties included customer service and consulting, order follow-up and coordination with purchasing,
production, and delivery of product.
 Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet connections and Unix system utilized as well as telephone/personal
contact to provide tech support for the end user.
Attraction Services, Valencia, California 07/1997 – 07/2002
Machinist
 Machinist/Fabricator of entertainment industry projects for theme parks, museums, and various other
entities.
 Some travel involved to install and complete projects.
ORGANIZATIONS
All American Fuel Altered Association – Founder/President
National Hot Rod Association – member
Southern California Timing Association – member
California Racing Association – member
American Drag Racing Association – member
Road Kings Car Club – honorary member
Draglist.com – named to the Top 10 All-Time Greatest Fuel Altered Racers
References Available Upon Request