Andrew Freshour
Brookville,OH
Summary
Exceptional metalworker with 33 years of experience building molds and dies with exact dimensions. Safety-oriented shop worker with extensive training on factory etiquette and best practices for healthy workplaces.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Die Maker
Miami Valley Plastics
Eldorado, OH
01.2015 - Current
- Design, build and repair plastic injection molds.
- Utilize solid works software and cam programming for Haas and Milltronics Mills.
- Experience on manual lathes, mills, surface grinders, blanchard grinders, manual and CNC EDM's, jig grinders and CNC mills.
- Design and build plastic injection molds, die cast blow molds, extraction molds, cooling and drill fixtures.
- Weldments machine repair on grinders, mills and EDM's.
Precision Grinder
Blanchard Grinding
Dayton, OH
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Reduced rework rates by consistently meeting tight tolerances during precision grinding operations.
- Selected appropriate grinding wheels and tools based on material type and desired finish, ensuring optimal results.
- Troubleshot issues encountered during the grinding process promptly and effectively resolved problems to avoid delays.
Tool Die Maker
Woods Machine And Tool
Ithaca, OH
01.2008 - 06.2012
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance and repairs on die sets and equipment.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by designing and fabricating custom tooling for manufacturing processes.
Education
Mold Making Apprenticeship
Executive Mold
Fairborn, OH02.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Step II Program
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05.1992
High School Diploma -
Tri County North High School
Lewisburg, OH05.1989
Timeline
Die Maker
Miami Valley Plastics
01.2015 - Current
Precision Grinder
Blanchard Grinding
07.2012 - 12.2014
Tool Die Maker
Woods Machine And Tool
01.2008 - 06.2012
Mold Making Apprenticeship
Executive Mold
Associate of Applied Science - Step II Program
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Tri County North High School