Tool & Die Maker, 03978

April 2002 Resides in Texas-

Salary: US $Open

Relocate: Relocating back to Illinois

On the Market: Cutbacks -

Industry: Toolmaking - Metals, plastics....

Summary

20 years experience in Tool and Die making
Build, troubleshoot, modify and repair dies
Experienced in Progressive, Draw and Compound dies
Design jigs, fixtures and necessary tooling
CNC experience

Experience

                Tool & Die Maker  Ft. Worth, TX   1999-present
Make ALL in house dies, which consist of Progressive, Cut-off, Blanking, Drawing and Compound.
Make Jigs, Fixtures and any tooling needed for production
Trouble shoot & repair all production dies
Design & machine tooling, through verbal communication and blueprints
Responsible for training all apprentices and die setters 
Assist Maintenance Department in trouble shooting punch presses

Accomplishments
Assisted Engineer in design and build of automated brake press line.  The company did not have anything like this at the time, we went from four operations to one operation, which increased production and reduced labor costs.
Redesigned existing dies to achieve better performance and longevity
Submitted several ideas, which increased productivity and company profits.


Mold Maker   Haltom City, TX  1997-1999
Build, troubleshoot and repair injection molds
Assist leadman in training tool makers in Die making
Design grinding fixtures to decrease grinding time
Responsible for repairing and maintaining all dies within the company

Accomplishments
Designed and built a cut off die for plastic fans, this resulted in saving the company money.  Previously they would saw the fans by hand.
Completed a Forklift certification program


Tool & Die Maker    Ft. Worth, TX  1995-1997
Make ALL in house dies, which consist of Progressive, Cut-off, Blanking, Drawing and Compound.
Make Jigs, Fixtures and any tooling needed for production
Trouble shoot & repair production dies


Tool & Die Maker    Elgin, IL    1991-1994
Made Tooling for high speed Progressive Dies.
Programmed T-1 Mazak Turning Center
Assisted in building new high speed press lines

Accomplishments
Elected to the Safety Board, dealt with OSHA policies
Completed the Philip Crosby Associates quality improvement program


Tool Maker     West Chicago, IL  1988-1991
Modified and repaired blow molds
Made tools, jigs, fixtures and machine parts for Molding Machines
Rebuilt and modified IN mold labeler automation machine

Accomplishments
Flew to Ohio plant with Supervisor to troubleshoot and repair their IN mold labeler automation machine and blow molds


Jr. Tool & Die Maker    Glendale Hts, IL   1987-1988
Learn how to build, repair & design Progressive dies


Machinist     Roselle, IL     1986-1987
Made all tooling for condue piping machines
Made form rolling dies
Made jigs and fixtures


EDM Operator & Apprentice Tool & Die Maker   Wheaton, IL   1981-1986
Operated conventional EDM
Trained on lathes, mills, grinders and other tool room equipment              

Education

                Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
Machine I, grade-A                    
Machine II, grade-A
These included: EDM, Jig Boring, Jig Grinding and Form Grinding, Milling and Lathe, O.D and I.D. grinding.

                Triton College       Rivergrove, IL
Blueprint Reading, grade-B
Trade Math, grade-B   

                St. Charles High School    St. Charles, IL
Graduated 1981

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