Craig Talbert
Trevor,WI
Summary
Experienced with precision tooling and mechanical maintenance, ensuring high-quality production outcomes. Uses advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex technical issues efficiently. Track record of maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards in high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tooling Technician
Aludyne
04.2013 - Current
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences
- Plan the set-up and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool speeds and feeds
- Weld and rework tools as required
- Determine specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection before and after machining
- Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools, and ideas
- Provide support to other departments in order to resolve quality and production problems, assist maintenance and set-up personnel in the repair of tooling equipment
- Work with product designers and customers providing input to manufacturing capability on newly formed products
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring their availability when needed for repairs or replacements.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes, implementing lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflow.
- Performed root cause analysis of tool-related issues, identifying opportunities for preventative action in future occurrences.
- Trained junior technicians in proper maintenance practices, contributing to overall team performance.
Truck Driver
Laminated Products
01.1998 - 01.2013
- Delivered cabinet and counter tops to customers
- Met delivery deadlines and followed assigned delivery routes
- Completed any paperwork related to the deliveries
Education
High school diploma -
Bradford High School
Kenosha, WI01.1996
Skills
- Welding
- Equipment Repair
- Operate Mill
- Operate grinders
- Micrometer
- Depth gauge
- Calipers
- Drill press
- Precision measurement
- Tool Maintenance
- Measurement tools
- Hand tool safety
- Reliability
- Blueprint Reading
- Surface Polishing
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Tooling Technician
Aludyne
04.2013 - Current
Truck Driver
Laminated Products
01.1998 - 01.2013
High school diploma -
Bradford High School
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