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Bradley Bennett

Findlay,OH

Summary

Accomplished Master Toolmaker at American Trim with expertise in precision machining and material selection. Proven track record of developing tooling that meets exact tolerances while maintaining clear communication and strong teamwork. Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing dies, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in high-pressure environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Toolmaker

Magna International
03.2023 - 05.2024

Covered press calls for five hot stamp presses first and foremost. Repairing dies in tool room by welding, grinding, and resurfacing steels. Replacing hydraulic, nitro, and waterlines. Using large overhead crane to move and open 60,000lb dies.

Master Toolmaker

American Trim
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
  • Utilized expertise in materials science when selecting appropriate raw materials for tool making, optimizing performance, and durability in various applications.
  • Consistently met deadlines for project completion through effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Maintained clear communication with team members throughout projects to ensure all requirements were met accurately and efficiently.
  • Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances.

Journeyman Toolmaker

P&A Industries
02.2011 - 11.2022

•Cover tool and die calls over whole plant including two roll mills, eight prog. presses, robotic welders, robotic assembly cells, and bender machines.


•Preventative maintenance on tooling as scheduled


•Troubleshooting and repairing dies as needed.

Education

Apprenticeship - Skilled Trades

Owens Community College
Findlay, OH
04.2016

Diploma - College Prep

Fostoria High School
Fostoria, OH
05.1998

Skills

  • Manual milling
  • Precision machining
  • Surface grinding
  • Welding
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Press inspection
  • Heat treatment
  • Material selection
  • Manual turning
  • Metal cutting
  • Mechanical press operation
  • Milling
  • Lathing
  • Tool maintenance
  • Safety procedures
  • Measurement tools
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand tool safety
  • Measuring
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Drilling operations
  • Product inspection
  • Parts assembly

Certification

State Certified Tool and Die maker

Timeline

Journeyman Toolmaker

Magna International
03.2023 - 05.2024

Master Toolmaker

American Trim
11.2022 - 03.2024

Journeyman Toolmaker

P&A Industries
02.2011 - 11.2022

Apprenticeship - Skilled Trades

Owens Community College

Diploma - College Prep

Fostoria High School
Bradley Bennett