Chad LeMahieu
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Journeyman Tool and Die Maker with technical knowledge and machine expertise to create high-quality tools, dies and parts. Attention to details and quality is top priority. Proficient in milling, drill presses and lathes. Expert in reading and following technical documentation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Die Maker
Davon Mfg.
Zeeland, MI
01.2013 - 10.2025
- Maintained strong quality assurance standards by using precision measuring equipment to verify accuracy of fabricated items.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
- Fixed tooling problems and production bottlenecks to increase efficiency.
- Used designing templates and jigs to promote accurate parts fabrication.
- Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.
Machinist
Gelock
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.
Machinist
G.P. Reeves
Holland, MI
07.2007 - 03.2012
- Operated CNC machines for precision manufacturing of components.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate part production.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance standards.
- Utilized measuring tools to verify dimensions and specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Journeyman Die Maker
Die Tron Inc.
Wyoming, Michigan
05.2000 - 03.2007
- I started and completed apprenticeship program here
- Accurately operate mills, drills, lathes, surface grinders, tub grinder
- Read blueprints and cad files to build metal stamping dies
- Measure precisely using caliper, mics, gages
- Perform press set up try out, including feeders
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Tool And Die
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISome College (No Degree) - Gen. Ed. Classes
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- AutoCAD
- Solidworks
- [Material] Knowledge
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- People Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Tool Die Maker
Davon Mfg.
01.2013 - 10.2025
Machinist
Gelock
03.2012 - 01.2013
Machinist
G.P. Reeves
07.2007 - 03.2012
Journeyman Die Maker
Die Tron Inc.
05.2000 - 03.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Gen. Ed. Classes
Calvin University
Associate of Applied Science - Tool And Die
Grand Rapids Community College