Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Darryl Wren

Schneider Electric
LINCOLN,Nebraska
28
years of professional experience

Experienced toolmaker with a long track record in die repair, preventative maintenance, and spare part fabrication. Skilled in lathe, mill, grinder, and EDM operations, with a focus on accurate repairs, blueprint interpretation, and consistent tooling performance. Known for problem-solving that helps maintain production quality.

Work History

Toolmaker

8 Years 3 Months
Schneider Electric | 07.2018 - Current
  • Machined precision components using lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to build accurate tooling and fixtures.
  • Inspected finished parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify tight tolerances.
  • Troubleshot tooling issues and restored equipment performance through timely repairs.
  • Maintained dies, molds, and production tooling to support consistent manufacturing output.

Toolmaker

8 Years 8 Months
Tri-Con Industries Ltd | 11.2009 - 07.2018

Perform preventative maintenance on stamping dies. Repair dies as needed and make spare parts.

CNC Machinist

9 Years 5 Months
Garner Industries | 06.2000 - 11.2009
  • Programmed CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components from blueprints and CAD specifications.
  • Set up tooling, fixtures, and offsets to support efficient production runs and accurate changeovers.
  • Operated multi-axis equipment while monitoring feeds, speeds, and tolerances for consistent part quality.
  • Inspected finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy.

CNC Machinist

1 Year 6 Months
IntoMetal | 12.1998 - 06.2000

Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool & CAD/CAM Technology

Southeast Community College | Milford, NE | 12-1998

Skills

Hand tool safety
Measuring
Precision machining
Mill operation
Surface grinding
Welding
Tool maintenance
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Lathe operation

Timeline

Toolmaker

Schneider Electric
07.2018 - CurrentRead More

Toolmaker

Tri-Con Industries Ltd
11.2009 - 07.2018Read More

CNC Machinist

Garner Industries
06.2000 - 11.2009Read More

CNC Machinist

IntoMetal
12.1998 - 06.2000Read More

Southeast Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Machine Tool & CAD/CAM Technology
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Darryl Wren