Experienced die setter with a strong background in machine setup, blueprint reading, and precision measurement. Skilled in aligning dies, checking finished parts, and keeping production equipment ready for safe, accurate runs.
Overview
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34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Setter
BSH Home Appliances Group
New Bern, North Carolina
03.1997 - Current
Trained team members on machine setup, increasing team competency and efficiency. on setup procedures for various machines and tools used in the department.
Set tooling and adjusted machine settings for production runs.
Aligned dies, fixtures, and jigs to support smooth machine operation.
Replaced worn tools and kept setup equipment ready for use.
Inspected finished parts and communicated setup concerns to supervisors for timely resolution.
Perform quality checks on parts produced using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Read blueprints or drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
Participate in continuous improvement activities aimed at optimizing production processes.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Chartworth Products
New Bern, North Carolina
09.1996 - 03.1997
Interpreted blueprints and shop drawings to ensure precise execution of Chartworth Products fabrication jobs.
Cut sheet metal with shears, saws, and layout tools to meet specifications and project requirements.
Measured materials with calipers, squares, and gauges to guarantee accurate fit and quality standards.
Followed Chartworth Products' quality standards and safety procedures during daily work.
Denier Room Tech
KSI (Dupont)
Kinston, North Carolina
07.1993 - 09.1996
Operated various instruments to perform quality checks on the product, inspecting fiber filaments under a microscope before shipping to the customer.
Quality Assurance Inspector
R.A. Precisions INC.
New Bern, NC
10.1992 - 06.1993
Inspected machined parts for R.A. Precisions using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Identified nonconforming parts and separated them from accepted inventory.
Documented inspection results in quality reports and traceability logs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richard C. Lee High
New Haven, CT
06-1981
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry 90 Physics 90
Lenior Community College
Kinston, NC
Some College (No Degree) - Hydraulics & Pneumatic
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
Skills
The setting
Machine configuration
Tool alignment
Precision measurement
Blueprint reading
Quality inspection
Equipment maintenance
Safety procedures
Production improvement
Team development
Team collaboration
Time optimization
Adaptability
Workplace safety
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Setter
BSH Home Appliances Group
03.1997 - Current
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Chartworth Products
09.1996 - 03.1997
Denier Room Tech
KSI (Dupont)
07.1993 - 09.1996
Quality Assurance Inspector
R.A. Precisions INC.
10.1992 - 06.1993
High School Diploma -
Richard C. Lee High
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry 90 Physics 90