Dale Hartstock
Greenville,MI
Summary
Seasoned Tool and Die Maker with a proven track record at Greenville Tool And Die, showcasing expertise in precision machining and a strong aptitude for blueprint interpretation. Excelled in leadership roles, enhancing die maintenance protocols and welding techniques. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tool and Die Maker/Die Leader
Greenville Tool And Die
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for assembly and try out of transfer and progressive dies, and class A tools
- Mig and Tig, Welding experience with ability to weld tool steel
- Traveled with tools out of town for home line buy off
- Experienced in the following operation of various Machines, small Bridgeport wet and dry grinders, large and manually boring mill, large radial press
- Experienced in metal fabrication utilizing welding equipment, plasmas cutters.
- Adjusted Dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
Tool and Die Maker/Machine Forman
Rapid Tooling Systems
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Lead role on outsourcing Machining and details for the Die components
- Traveled with tools out of town for home line buy off
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions
- Built small to medium processional Dies
Tool And Die Maker
Datum Industries
12.2008 - 03.2018
- Die try out assistant responsible for trim and form moves
- Traveled with tools out of town for home line buy off
- Built Medium to Large progressive Dies
- Responsible for assembly and try out of transfer and progressive dies
- Mig and Tig, Welding experience with ability to weld tool steel
- Experienced in the following operation of various Machines, small Bridgeport wet and dry grinders, large and manually boring mill, large radial press
- Experienced in metal fabrication utilizing welding equipment, plasmas cutters.
- Adjusted Dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
Tool and Die Apprentice/Tool Die Maker
Synergy's Technologies Group
04.2000 - 12.2008
- Trained for assembly and try out of transfer and progressive dies.
- Mig and Tig, Learned to weld with the ability to weld tool steel
- Traveled with tools out of town for home line buy off
- Trained in the following operation of various Machines, small Bridgeport wet and dry grinders, large and manually boring mill, large radial press
- Trained in metal fabrication utilizing welding equipment, plasmas cutters.
- Learned to adjust dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
Tool and Die Maker Apprentice
Drawform
12.1998 - 04.2000
- Worked in tool room performing various machine operations, lathe milling, grinding.
- Accumulated 1 year of hours towards Die maker's card
- Responsible for set up and maintaining tools running in press.
Education
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Tooling Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI04-1999
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville Michigan05-1997
Skills
- Precision machining
- Blueprint interpretation
- Die inspection
- Die maintenance
- Surface grinding
- Measurement tools
- Safety procedures
- Tool maintenance
- Welding techniques
Certification
- Journeyman Tool And Die Maker
Timeline
Tool and Die Maker/Die Leader
Greenville Tool And Die
03.2021 - Current
Tool and Die Maker/Machine Forman
Rapid Tooling Systems
01.2018 - 03.2021
Tool And Die Maker
Datum Industries
12.2008 - 03.2018
Tool and Die Apprentice/Tool Die Maker
Synergy's Technologies Group
04.2000 - 12.2008
Tool and Die Maker Apprentice
Drawform
12.1998 - 04.2000
- Journeyman Tool And Die Maker
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Tooling Technology
Ferris State University
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
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