Jason Weaver
Almont
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 30 years of expertise in new tool development and repair, dedicated to contributing to an established company that values innovation and growth. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through meticulous craftsmanship and a commitment to quality. Eager to leverage extensive experience in a full-time role that offers opportunities for advancement and professional development. Passionate about driving success through collaboration and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Tooling Manager
Fisher Dynamic
01.2016 - Current
- Re-built and repaired transfer dies along with progressive dies, working closely with upper management, engineering and the quality department to address the quality issues and to improve on the repair of the tools. Currently working on trim changes without solid model data so they were performed by welding and shooting the steels and then flex-arm or form grinding to the new information given, Once completed the die sections were sent out for scan for solid data.
- I had the opportunity to be promoted to Tooling Manager. I oversee and manage all 3 shifts of skilled trades. I handle all out sourcing of repair work and die crashes that exceeds our machine departments capabilities. Also schedule Pm's of tooling and all die improvements to improve on part quality and down time. Most of my time is spent on the floor helping with day to day tooling issues and productions problems. When not on the floor Im in the office approving P.O. for cost effectiveness while trying to stay in budget.
Die Leader - Die Maker - Forman
D & N Bending
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversee the day to day operations of the tool room and lead all aspects of the completion of line dies and prototype dies for class A metal stamping. Also supported the roll mill department with new cut off and pre-notch dies for production. The tool room also supported 5 other facilities within the company for tool repair and special machine build. All of the tool build and repair work was prioritized to meet very tight and demanding deadlines.
Die Leader - Die Maker - Die Repair
Arnold Tool & Die
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Worked in all aspects of processing progressive die details for Die assembly. My duties were to lead the new die build. From tryout to a runoff with the die to meet the customer expectations. Along with doing tool repair both in and out of the presses to help with production requirements.
Die Maker - Die Tryout
Hercules Tool & Die
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Preformed tryout on draw, pierce, trim and re-strike dies for class A body side both inner and outer panels. I also did class A spotting, trim changes, hole moves, and form changes.
Die Repair Leader-Die Maker
Proto-Gage
03.2007 - 06.2010
- Was the A team leader over a line of progressive dies. This included making sure dies where ready for change over and making sure all of the perishable tooling was sharpened and ready to go in the dies in the event of dulled or damaged sections. Also ordering any spare die sections that need to be replaced.
Forman - Die Maker
M & H Precision
04.1996 - 03.2007
- Served in a Tool & Die apprenticeship, with the opportunity to learn all the aspects of tool and die making from very experienced and skilled journeyman for whom I'm grateful for! Started off as a machinist then was promoted to machinist leader, was given the chance for advancement as a die helper to die maker, then die leader and later as a tool room Forman. We were just a build shop with 2 presses for tryout, no production.
Education
High School Graduate -
Armada High School
01.1994
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Tooling design
- Mentor apprentices
- Alterative thinking
- Workplace safety
- Precision machining
- Tool maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Train employees
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Tooling Manager
Fisher Dynamic
01.2016 - Current
Die Leader - Die Maker - Forman
D & N Bending
10.2013 - 01.2016
Die Leader - Die Maker - Die Repair
Arnold Tool & Die
01.2011 - 10.2013
Die Maker - Die Tryout
Hercules Tool & Die
06.2010 - 01.2011
Die Repair Leader-Die Maker
Proto-Gage
03.2007 - 06.2010
Forman - Die Maker
M & H Precision
04.1996 - 03.2007
High School Graduate -
Armada High School
Key Qualifications
Currently working in the Tool and Die trade for over 30 years, with a strong background in precision machining, grinding and form grinding. Proficient in new Die Build, Die Repair to existing tools and performing engineering changes on progressive, line and transfer dies. Accomplished extensive experience with class A body side and stainless steel trim moldings. Many years of accredited tig welding experience, welding on many different types of tool steels and composites. Strong Background in tryout and trouble shooting skills both in and out of the press with bench repairs done in a timely fashion to meet production requirements. A strong ability to work with the team in a leadership role to help improve efficiencies and work within the budget inside of the department. Thank you for your time and your consideration.