Bart Stone
Lexington
Summary
Results-driven Tool and Die Technician at Adient with strong communication skills and expertise in precision measurement. Successfully enhanced workflow efficiency by collaborating with engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues. Proven ability in die maintenance and quality control techniques, ensuring compliance with specifications and high-quality standards in manufacturing processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool and Die Technician
Adient
03.2019 - 09.2025
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining.
- Operated drill presses, lathes, grinders and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineering team to troubleshoot production issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality.
- Conducted routine inspections of dies to identify wear and recommend necessary repairs or replacements.
Cnc Machinist
Young Touchstone
01.2009 - 2011
- Operated CNC machinery to produce precision components, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on CNC equipment, enhancing operational reliability and efficiency.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to accurately set up machining processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production runs, materials used, and quality checks performed.
Machinist
Trico Industries
05.2003 - 12.2008
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Monitored production schedules to meet deadlines effectively.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and machinery operation.
Education
Machinist 1 -
Tennessee Technology Center
Lexington, TN05.2004
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Quality control techniques
- Welding and fabrication
- Heat treatment processes
- Precision measurement
- Die maintenance
- Fixture design and construction
Timeline
Tool and Die Technician
Adient
03.2019 - 09.2025
Cnc Machinist
Young Touchstone
01.2009 - 2011
Machinist
Trico Industries
05.2003 - 12.2008
Machinist 1 -
Tennessee Technology Center