Charles Merritt Jr
Cleveland,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented Tooling Specialist with expertise in designing and producing jigs, tools, and gauges while adhering to safety standards. Skilled in producing dimensionally accurate dies and enhancing efficiency through innovative tooling machining and die repair solutions. Experienced in equipment operation and maintenance, facilitating successful project collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Die Maker
Western Forge & Flange
Cleveland, TX
10.2017 - 05.2025
- Operated Cut Master VTL Bullard, Engine Lathe, grinders, and Bridgeport mill to fabricate dies and tools for forging, ensuring quality and precision.
- Computed dimensions, shapes, and sizes for dies from design outlines to ensure precise fabrication.
- Measured and scribed metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for machine production.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
- Designed jigs, fixtures, and templates based on assessed needs to enhance production efficiency.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
Manual Machinist
Dril-Quip
Houston, TX
09.2007 - 04.2017
- Inspected output for specification compliance, ensuring quality control by discarding defective items.
- Fabricated and shaped parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, and grinders to craft products.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repaired minor damages to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Operated and maintained multiple mill and lathe machines to fabricate flanges and dies, contributing to production efficiency.
Manual Machinist
Lewco Technologiies INC
Houston, TX
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Checked output against specifications, ensuring quality by discarding defective items.
- Fabricated and shaped parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Reviewed daily work instructions, sketches, and blueprints to accurately determine dimensions and tolerances.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Interpreted drawings and sequenced multi-cut jobs to optimize workflow.
Manual Machinist
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Sugarland, TX
06.2003 - 09.2006
- Machined components for oilfield applications using various manual VTL machines, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and drawings to establish precise machining procedures.
- Includes the use of various measuring equipment such as ID, OD Mics, Veneers, and Calibers.
- Organized and maintained work environment to promote safety and operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Calvert TX06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking & Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Houston, TXSkills
- Quality inspection
- Machine setup
- Blueprint interpretation
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Tool Die Maker
Western Forge & Flange
10.2017 - 05.2025
Manual Machinist
Dril-Quip
09.2007 - 04.2017
Manual Machinist
Lewco Technologiies INC
10.2006 - 04.2007
Manual Machinist
National Oilwell Varco Inc
06.2003 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking & Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute