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Craig Bradley

Buchanan,MI

Summary

Accomplished Tool Room Manager at Great Lakes Metal Stamping Inc., skilled in precision machining and quality control. Proven track record in managing die maintenance and enhancing production efficiency. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication foster teamwork and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Work History

Mold Maker

Journeyman Tool and Mold
South Bend, IN

Utilized Surfcam 3D software for programming Mazak and Tree CNC machines.

Machined carbon components for plunge EDM equipment.

Programmed and operated Mitsubishi submersible wire EDM machine.

Fitted ejector pins and cavities to ensure mold functionality.

Performed precision manual surface grinding to meet exact specifications.

Machinist

American Tool Technologies
South Bend, IN

Programmed and operated Mazak CNC machining center to machine aerospace components.

Programmed CNC boring mill for precision machining.

Machinist

Parish Machine and Tool
South Bend, IN

Program and operate Hitachi and Leblond Makino CNC machining center

Assemblyand tryout of special machines

Operate manual grinders, lathes, mills

Tool Room Repairman

Buchanan Industries
Buchanan, MI

Managed regular maintenance of die cast molds.

Making and replacing of core, ejector pins

Executed polishing techniques to improve cavity quality.

Tool Room Manager

Great Lakes Metal Stamping Inc.
Bridgman, MI

Coordinate workforce and ensure proper maintenance of progressive dies.

Oversee new die designs and builds

Collaborated with customers and quality managers to maintain product standards.

Diagnosed and resolved issues in progressive and line dies.

Executed CMM operations to support PPAP requirements for new program launches.

Enhanced operational efficiency across multiple departments.

Served as production manager for six months during critical periods.

Completed Six Sigma training.

Coordinated upkeep schedules to ensure tool room efficiency.

Tool and Die Maker

Advanced Tool Technologies
La Porte, IN

Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts.

Program, set up, and operate Hurco and Suzuki machining centers

Operated wire EDM machines to produce precision components.

Program, set up, and operate Charmilles

Wire EDM machine

Executed complex 3-D machining tasks.

Assembly and tryout of progressive and line dies

Lead Machinist

TK & Associates
La Porte, IN

Programmed and operated Hurco CNC machining centers.

Prototyping for Bosch, die work

Utilized wire EDM for precision machining.

Programmed and operated Mitutoyo CMM.

Directed machining processes for incoloy castings.

Education

BBA - Business Management

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
08.2024

Certificate - CNC Machining

Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI
05.1992

Skills

  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Precision machining
  • Surface grinding
  • Quality inspection
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Quality control measures
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Computer-aided design
  • Safety protocol adherence
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Mold Maker

Journeyman Tool and Mold

Machinist

American Tool Technologies

Machinist

Parish Machine and Tool

Tool Room Repairman

Buchanan Industries

Tool Room Manager

Great Lakes Metal Stamping Inc.

Tool and Die Maker

Advanced Tool Technologies

Lead Machinist

TK & Associates

BBA - Business Management

Siena Heights University

Certificate - CNC Machining

Lake Michigan College
Craig Bradley