James Ulrichson
Lincoln,Nebraska
Summary
Accomplished Tool Maker with extensive experience at Kawasaki Manufacturing, specializing in precision machining and mold management. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency while ensuring safety and quality. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and problem-solving, with a strong background in building tools and fixtures, fostering teamwork to achieve project goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Maker
Kawasaki Manufacturing
06.2021 - Current
- built new dies, debugged, sharpened and updated as needed per blue print specifications
- Assisted in fabrication and assembly of precision components and assemblies using blueprints, by using master cam, solidworks, design, build dies and fixtures
- Ran CNC milling machines, manual mills, lathes, grinders
- repaired molds and dies as needed
- welding, building robots and other equipment
Class A CDL Driver
Frontier Cooperative Company
01.2020 - 06.2021
- haul grains, fertilizers and byproducts in a safe and efficient manner meeting our customers and company deadlines
- operating skid loaders, forklifts, tractors and other equipment
Tool Maker
Molex
12.1996 - 10.2019
- worked with high speed stamping dies
- insert molding
- built new tools parts and components
- ran function tests/PPAP for approval of customers and managers
- maintained production while improving efficiency
- followed safety rules and regulations while maintaining good communications
- kept up with tool and equipment update schedules, operate mills, lathes, grinders and stamping equipment
- ran automated pick and place vault
- helped in production and speed improvement projects
Machinist/Tool Maker
Lenco
04.1989 - 10.1996
- worked with molds and assembly equipment
- kept up mold repair, assembly maintenance
- maintained productivity and efficiency while working on worn out details
- worked in a cooperative team environment
- abided by safety rules and regulations
- CNC, plunge EDM, mills, lathes and grinders
Education
Associate of Science - CDL A in Truck Driving
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE01-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE01-1989
High School Diploma -
Alma High School
Alma, NE01-1987
Skills
- Hand tool safety
- Measuring, design and builds
- Precision machining
- mold and die management
- building new tools, fixtures, robots and etc
- maintenance of dies, molds and automation
- blueprint understanding
- problem solving
Timeline
Tool Maker
Kawasaki Manufacturing
06.2021 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Frontier Cooperative Company
01.2020 - 06.2021
Tool Maker
Molex
12.1996 - 10.2019
Machinist/Tool Maker
Lenco
04.1989 - 10.1996
Associate of Science - CDL A in Truck Driving
Southeast Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Southeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Alma High School
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