Greg Tipton
Portland,OR
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Shop Foreman
Cranston Machinery
02.2023 - Current
- Performed continuous reviews of production quality and team productivity.
- Effectively managed a team of machinists, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged skill development and growth.
- Set up, programmed, and ran CNC Milling machines.
- Checking fabricated parts against design specifications.
- Provided technical guidance to machinists, resulting in improved work quality and reduced scrap rates.
Tool Die Maker/CNC Programmer/Operator
Gilbert Metal Stamping
01.2006 - 11.2022
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
- Conceptualized and designed new products using computer software and 3D imaging to assess validity.
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Created blueprints for new tool designs.
- Designed/Programmed with AutoCad, SolidWorks,
- Conducted all Office duties
Tool Die Maker
Wrico Stamping of Arizona
03.1996 - 01.2006
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance and repairs on die sets and equipment.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Optimized machining operations using advanced techniques such as wire EDM, CNC milling, and grinding machines.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop new tools, dies, and fixtures for improved product quality.
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Assembled, maintained, and operated drill presses to drill holes in products throughout assembly.
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
- Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking And Database Adminisitration
Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ04.2001
Skills
- Safety Rules
- Production Records
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Construction Modification
- CNC Machine Operation
- Budget Management
- Production Processes
- Heat Treating
- Tool Dies
- Surface Grinding
- Metal Stamping
- Wire EDM
- Tooling design
Timeline
Machine Shop Foreman
Cranston Machinery
02.2023 - Current
Tool Die Maker/CNC Programmer/Operator
Gilbert Metal Stamping
01.2006 - 11.2022
Tool Die Maker
Wrico Stamping of Arizona
03.1996 - 01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking And Database Adminisitration
Apollo College
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