Detail-oriented Tool & Die Apprentice with CNC operation, precision measuring, and 3D modeling skills. Proven ability to assist in tool design and perform equipment maintenance, ensuring high-quality manufacturing standards.
Overview
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1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool & Die Apprentice
Owens Corning
Colfax, North Carolina
06.2021 - Current
Operated precision tools for manufacturing and repairing dies.
Operated CNC milling machines, lathes, and grinders to fabricate tools and dies
Followed detailed blueprints to develop custom tooling solutions.
Contributed to the design of new tools by creating sketches and 3D models using CAD software, facilitating project development.
Assembled components of jigs, fixtures, and dies using hand tools such as wrenches and drills.
Supported craftsmen in troubleshooting complex machining issues, enhancing production efficiency.
Utilized a variety of materials, including steel alloys, aluminum, brass, plastics, and composites, in tool-making projects.
Utilized precision measuring instruments like micrometers and calipers to ensure accurate measurements during machining processes.
Applied proper measurement techniques using calipers and micrometers.
Maintained a clean, organized workspace to uphold safety compliance.
Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication and cleaning.
Welded parts using MIG welding equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and structural integrity.
Education
Associate Degree in Advance Manufacturing - Manufacturing Engineering
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
05-2025
Skills
CNC operation
Tool design
Die repair
3D modeling
CAD software
Precision measuring
Machinery maintenance
Welding techniques
Surface grinding
Certification
Journeyman certificate
Timeline
Tool & Die Apprentice
Owens Corning
06.2021 - Current
Associate Degree in Advance Manufacturing - Manufacturing Engineering