Adam Valvo
Ashville
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Tool Maker with expertise in tool fabrication, manual machining, CNC machining, and blueprint reading, contributing to engine manufacturing and prototype development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Tool Maker
Cummins Inc.
LAKEWOOD
02.2004 - Current
- Fabricated tools and components for engine manufacturing processes.
- Machined replacement parts for machining line repairs.
- Built and trouble shot prototype tooling for new engine platforms.
- Worked with machinery equipment vendors to acquire new machine shop equipment.
- Experience with rigging, moving and installing new machinery.
- Operated conversational CNC and manual milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, saws and presses.
- Operated fiber laser for cutting, marking and engraving.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tooling and equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers to design and enhance assembly tooling.
- Built fixtures, jigs, gauges, and necessary equipment for engine assembly.
- Reviewed blueprints and engineering drawings to assess feasibility of part production.
- Researched tooling materials and sourced components to meet project specifications.
- Built engine sub assembly stations, conveyors and various automated stations to aid in engine assembly.
- Experience in repair and maintaining assembly line painting equipment.
- Experience working with multiple generations of Cummins ISX15, ISX12, ISM11 engines.
Volunteer Fire Service
Volunteer Fire Service
Chautauqua County
04.2002 - Current
- Delivered fire, rescue, and EMS services to residents of Chautauqua County, NY, ensuring community safety.
- Experienced in Interior Firefighting, Vehicle Extrication, Cold Water Rescue and emergency vehicle operation.
- Certified to FF1 and FF2 national standards.
- Past assistant Fire Chief and Captain
- Wrote grants to acquire funding for fire equipment.
- Wrote grants to secure funding for fire equipment, increasing resources available for community emergency response.
Education
Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NYDiploma in Machine Tool Technology - Machining
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NYJourneyman Certification - Tool Making
Cummins Inc. Apprenticeship
Lakewood, NYSkills
- Tool fabrication
- CNC machining
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment installation
- Prototype development
- Engine manufacturing
Timeline
Journeyman Tool Maker
Cummins Inc.
02.2004 - Current
Volunteer Fire Service
Volunteer Fire Service
04.2002 - Current
Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology
Jamestown Community College
Diploma in Machine Tool Technology - Machining
Jamestown Community College
Journeyman Certification - Tool Making
Cummins Inc. Apprenticeship