Jay DeWeese

Ordering materials

• Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
• Fabricate die parts from drawings or sketches using a variety of materials including steel, aluminum and plastics.
• Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
• Analyze blueprints, work orders and other documents to determine material requirements for projects.
• Perform routine maintenance on tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Assemble complex components with close tolerance requirements utilizing fixtures, gauges and measuring instruments.
• Assist with troubleshooting problems encountered during the production process by providing technical advice as needed.
• Train new employees on the proper use of machine shop equipment.
• Calibrate cutting tools for optimum performance in various manufacturing applications.
• Develop programs for CNC machining processes using CAD and CAM software.
• Design new tools and fixtures to improve production processes.
• Perform welding operations when needed for the repair of tooling components.
• Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements.
• Measured and scribed metal stock for machining, verifying conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
• Maintained strong quality assurance standards by using precision measuring equipment to verify accuracy of fabricated items.
• Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment.
• Reviewed blueprints and instructions to define tooling requirements.
• Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.

Trouble shooting dies

Sharpen and maintenance transfer, progression, and line dies

2000 ton transfer press

1000 ton progression dies

Fabricated new dies, punches, Gauges and fixtures

Tig welding for repair of diesel

Heating steel