Overview
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JAMES D LEACH

Cadiz,Ky

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Tool and Die Supervisor

Ford Motor Company
04.2022 - Current

Supervised and Coached Tool and Die Journeyman and Apprentices to reach their maximum potential.

Constant interaction with Production and Maintenance personnel in order to keep production schedules.

Accurate time keeping and Disciplinary actions when needed.

Leading projects to improve quality and reduce downtime.

Daily Communication with previous and next incoming shift to ensure smooth transitions.

Substitute School Bus Driver

Trigg County Schools
09.2021 - Current
  • Drive school children to and from school and field trips

Maintenance Machinist

Port Of San Francisco
11.2010 - 05.2020
  • Maintain Port owned property such as piers, docks, pumps, cranes and other skilled trades tooling and equipment

Tool and Die Maker

NUMMI
05.2001 - 04.2010
  • Maintain automotive stamping dies
  • Weld, fabricate, repair as needed

Tool and Die Maker

BUDD Company
05.1994 - 04.2001
  • Maintain automotive stamping dies
  • Weld, fabricate, repair as needed

Tool and Die Apprentice

Sekely Insustries
07.1989 - 05.1994
  • Build automotive stamping dies
  • Read blue prints, machine skills, hand tools, etc..

Education

CDL B Class - CDL

Trigg County Schools
Cadiz, Ky

Journeyman - Tool and Die

Salem Skilled Trades
Salem, Oh

Skills

  • Operation of many types of machinery and equipment
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Hand tools
  • Precision work
  • Blue print reading
  • Crane operation
  • Operation of School Bus- CDL
  • Management skills- Communication, support, conflict resolution

Timeline

Tool and Die Supervisor

Ford Motor Company
04.2022 - Current

Substitute School Bus Driver

Trigg County Schools
09.2021 - Current

Maintenance Machinist

Port Of San Francisco
11.2010 - 05.2020

Tool and Die Maker

NUMMI
05.2001 - 04.2010

Tool and Die Maker

BUDD Company
05.1994 - 04.2001

Tool and Die Apprentice

Sekely Insustries
07.1989 - 05.1994

CDL B Class - CDL

Trigg County Schools

Journeyman - Tool and Die

Salem Skilled Trades
JAMES D LEACH