Aaron J. Mikusa
Sidney,OH
Summary
Over 15 years in skilled trades
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technical Tooling Manager
Auria Solutions (USA)
- Managed all customer owned tooling including but not limited to, tooling storage and production schedules
- Maintain an effective CMMS with large focus on downtime and machine specific PM schedules
- Use root cause analysis to countermeasure scrap and quality defects
- Daily focus on machine downtime management, cost reduction, equipment processes, and manufacturing efficiency
- Manage project implementation, schedules, budgets, and allocate resources to ensure completion and achieve targets
- When necessary, executed machining and handworking of tooling to mitigate downtime and resolve quality issues
Tool and Die Supervisor (Cutter Grind Department)
Ingersoll-Rand
- Managed job scheduling and execution of work orders to satisfy customer and production needs
- Handwork machining to rebuild and create custom tooling for specialized fluid power machinery
- Utilizing extensive knowledge in GD&T and working in climate-controlled clean rooms
Tool and Die Maker/Millwright (Aluminum Die Cast Department)
Honda of America, Inc.
- Support equipment/ die downtime, including machine recovery
- Executed die repairs and PM’s including welding, machining, handworking, coatings, and metrology
- Developing equipment and die improvement projects both short and long term
- Training of other die repair technicians, including machining, handworking, die coating, welding, and electrical
- Executed machine checks, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and reporting
- Work closely with Engineering to implement equipment upgrades and improvements
- Perform all phases of die troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Lead Tool Maker
American Pan, Bundy Baking Systems
- Manage scheduling and material obtainment on 2nd shift for die rebuilds and new tooling
- Build and make prototypes for testing and model changes
- Execution of reporting and filing blueprints with revisions
- Work closely with Engineering to develop tooling for mass production
- CNC programming, including G&M code and Conversational
Maintenance Manager
MMC
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
Education
Engineering Technology Program - Mechanical Engineering
Edison Community College
Skills
- Trained first responder
- In process of completing Project Management Certification and Autodesk Fusion 360 certification
Certification
- Journeyman Toolmaker
- Six Sigma - White Belt
- 10 Hour OSHA
- Certifications completed through Honda of America:
- GD&T, Advanced Blueprint Reading, Drafting and Design, CAM, CAD, CAE
- Welding (MIG, TIG, ARC), Machine Tools, Fluid Power Analytics
- Fundamental Die Design and Concepts (development, electrical, finishing, maintenance)
- Analytical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving (Kepner-Tregoe)
- Machine repair fundamentals, Advanced blueprint reading
- Heavy crane instructor, Forklift certified
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
MMC
05.2024 - Current
Engineering Technical Tooling Manager
Auria Solutions (USA)
Tool and Die Supervisor (Cutter Grind Department)
Ingersoll-Rand
Tool and Die Maker/Millwright (Aluminum Die Cast Department)
Honda of America, Inc.
Lead Tool Maker
American Pan, Bundy Baking Systems
Engineering Technology Program - Mechanical Engineering
Edison Community College
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