Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool and Die Supervisor
Flex-N-Gate
Veedersburg, IN
04.2001 - Current
Fixed tooling problems and production bottlenecks to increase efficiency.
Assemble complex components with close tolerance requirements utilizing fixtures, gauges and measuring instruments.
Recommend changes in working conditions or equipment utilization to increase efficiency of production operations.
Reviewed blueprints and instructions to define tooling requirements.
Maintained strong quality assurance standards by using precision measuring equipment to verify accuracy of fabricated items.
Identify potential design improvements that would reduce costs or increase quality of product output.
Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders to perform precision machining operations.
Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
Assist with troubleshooting problems encountered during the production process by providing technical advice as needed.
Fabricate die parts from drawings using a variety of materials including steel, aluminum and plastics.
Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment.
Perform welding operations when needed for the repair of tooling components.
Perform routine maintenance on tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Provide input into cost reduction initiatives related to die making processes.
Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.