Jamie Dingle
1174 Alcolu SC ,SC
Summary
Accomplished Mold Technician and CNC Machinist with a proven track record at Continental Tire, enhancing production efficiency and quality through expert mold design understanding and precision measurement abilities. Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and strong communication skills, significantly reducing downtime and repair costs while exceeding production goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mold Technician
Continental Tire
Sumter, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop new molds, improving production efficiency.
- Achieved consistent product quality by conducting material trials for new materials, confirming compatibility with existing molds.
- Enhanced mold quality by performing routine maintenance and cleaning of molds.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving mold-related issues.
- Increased overall efficiency through proper documentation of mold repairs and modifications.
- Optimized molding processes through regular monitoring and adjustments of machine parameters as needed.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for molds, extending their operational life span and reducing repair costs over time.
CNC Machinist
Caterpillar
Sumter, SC
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
- Maintained detailed documentation of completed tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or process improvements.
- Assisted in the training of new machinists, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
CNC Machinist
Wyman Gordon PCC
Dillon, SC
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Performed preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
CNC Machinist
Kaydonbearings
Sumter, SC
07.2005 - 06.2013
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new machinists, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promoting awareness among team members.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient CNC programming and machine operation techniques.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained excellent production levels by completing regular Type inspections on equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
- Exceeded production goals consistently by focusing on effective time management strategies while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
Education
GED -
F.E DUBOSE Career Center
Manning, SCSkills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Plastic Material Knowledge
- Safety measures
- Precision Measurement Abilities
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Quality Control Standards
- Troubleshooting
- Blueprint Reading Proficiency
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Project management experience
- Mold Design Understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Machine Operation
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Safety Procedures
- Raw material management
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
Fork lift operation
Timeline
Mold Technician
Continental Tire
08.2022 - Current
CNC Machinist
Caterpillar
07.2017 - 08.2022
CNC Machinist
Wyman Gordon PCC
04.2014 - 07.2017
CNC Machinist
Kaydonbearings
07.2005 - 06.2013
GED -
F.E DUBOSE Career Center