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Organized and motivated Tool Maker with 30+ years of experience with technical knowledge and machine expertise to create high-quality tools, dies and parts. Fantastic problem-solving skills with talent for maintaining excellence in difficult projects. Good critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with fantastic collaboration skills and in-depth understanding of tooling and tooling procedures. Skilled at following directions, addressing every detail and producing high-quality final products. Hardworking with Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to high-quality products. Talented at machining procedures and processes with knowledge of Creo and other design programs. Adept at paying close attention to details and inspecting products for high standards of quality assurance. Committed to ethically sourcing materials making long-lasting tools.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ToolMaker/Tool Designer/Estimator/Buyer

Coilcraft
Cary, IL
12.2002 - Current
  • Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Identified design, process and equipment options to satisfy client needs, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
  • Specified system components or direct modification of products to conform with engineering design and performance requirements.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Inspected equipment, identified malfunctions or maintenance needs and replaced dull, worn or defective parts.
  • Studied blueprints and layouts to determine material requirements and set up equipment to meet job specifications.
  • Generated detailed 3D models and advanced assemblies, weldments and drawings ahead of schedule and according to department and company guidelines.

Toolmaker

Coilcraft
Hawarden, IA
  • Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment, including lathes, milling machines and presses.
  • Maintained strong quality assurance standards by using precision measuring equipment to verify accuracy of fabricated items.
  • Developed and maintained dimensional part specs.
  • Measured and scribed metal stock for machining, verifying conformance of machined parts to specifications.
  • Studied specifications, sketches and models to ascertain materials and equipment required to fabricate parts.
  • Recorded completed repairs, all further repairs required and parts to be ordered on service call ticket.
  • Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
  • Delivered knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

Toolmaker

Northland Aluminum Products, Inc. (Nordic Ware)
Minneapolis, MN
08.1982 - 12.1992
  • Studied specifications, sketches and models to ascertain materials and equipment required to fabricate parts.
  • Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
  • Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
  • Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements.
  • Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment, including lathes, milling machines and presses.
  • Computed dimensions and plan layouts to determine proper assembly methods.

Apprentice Tool Maker

Modular Engineering Co.
City, STATE
07.1978 - 08.1992
  • Cut, shaped and trimmed blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes with power saws, power shears, rulers and hand tools.
  • Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment, including lathes, milling machines and presses.
  • Measured and scribed metal stock for machining, verifying conformance of machined parts to specifications.
  • Studied specifications, sketches and models to ascertain materials and equipment required to fabricate parts.
  • Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified supervisors.
  • Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
  • Embraced ongoing education and learning opportunities to develop new skills.

Education

Associate of Arts - Tool And Die Technology

Black Hawk College
Moline, IL
05.1982

High School Diploma -

Moline High School
Moline, IL
05.1978

Skills

  • CAD expert
  • Equipment repair skills
  • Tool sharpening
  • CNC experience
  • Quality inspection
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Multitasking
  • Project planning
  • Material knowledge
  • Working collaboratively
  • Leadership
  • Troubleshooting

Certification

  • Japax EDM Machine Operation Course, 1988
  • Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification, 1982

Timeline

ToolMaker/Tool Designer/Estimator/Buyer

Coilcraft
12.2002 - Current

Toolmaker

Northland Aluminum Products, Inc. (Nordic Ware)
08.1982 - 12.1992

Apprentice Tool Maker

Modular Engineering Co.
07.1978 - 08.1992

Toolmaker

Coilcraft

Associate of Arts - Tool And Die Technology

Black Hawk College

High School Diploma -

Moline High School

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