Jason Bankes
Rockford,IL
Summary
Safety-oriented Tool Maker with 20+ years of experience building and troubleshooting manufacturing components. I can setup and operate mills, lathes, multiple style grinders, jig bores and CNC machines. I own all precision tools needed for completing most projects. I am a skilled, hard working and self motivated individual that will always get the job done even on a tight schedule.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Toolmaker
Stellantis (FCA Automobiles)
Belvidere, IL
04.2014 - 07.2022
- Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
- Managed proper storage, handling and labeling of hazardous materials.
- Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
Tool and Die Maker/CNC Programmer
Rockford Tool And Manufacturing
Rockford, IL
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Conceptualized and designed new products using computer software and 3D imaging to assess validity.
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Maintained pyrometer, replacing parts when necessary and setting controls to proper settings for heat treatment of products made of specific materials.
Die Maker
Versatool & Die Machining & Eng
Beloit, WI
07.2006 - 03.2013
- Measured and scribed plastic and metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for automated machine production.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
- Conceptualized and designed new products using computer software and 3D imaging to assess validity.
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
Tool Die Maker and CNC Programmer
Rockford Tool And Manufacturing
Rockford, IL
01.2000 - 03.2006
- Conceptualized and designed new products using computer software and 3D imaging to assess validity.
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
Education
Tool And Die/Precision Machinist Apprenticeship - Tool And Die Technology
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL05.2004
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Rockford, IL06.1999
Skills
- Blueprint creation
- Press inspection
- [Equipment] repairs
- [Industry] tool specialist
- Tooling service and repair
- Jigs
- Lathing
- Milling
- Mechanical press operation
- Quality inspection
- Maintenance and Repair
- Tool repair history
Timeline
Toolmaker
Stellantis (FCA Automobiles)
04.2014 - 07.2022
Tool and Die Maker/CNC Programmer
Rockford Tool And Manufacturing
03.2013 - 03.2014
Die Maker
Versatool & Die Machining & Eng
07.2006 - 03.2013
Tool Die Maker and CNC Programmer
Rockford Tool And Manufacturing
01.2000 - 03.2006
Tool And Die/Precision Machinist Apprenticeship - Tool And Die Technology
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School