Jeff DePoy

Act as the primary expert on cutting tools, advising on tool selection and application for customer automation projects.

- Specify cutting tools, including drills, for production of trailers with a major manufacturer, ensuring precision and efficiency.

- Collaborate with vendors to test and validate cutting tool performance under production conditions.

- Work with engineering to design parts optimized for cutting tool capabilities, reducing costs and improving outcomes.

Programmed and set up horizontal machining centers, leveraging cutting tool knowledge to enhance machining accuracy.

- Developed custom fixtures to maximize cutting tool efficiency, minimizing waste and cycle times.

- Trained operators on tool usage and maintenance, improving overall shop floor productivity.

- Partnered with bay leaders to schedule machining operations, prioritizing cutting tool availability and performance.

Served on a Police Transition Team in Iraq, demonstrating adaptability and precision under pressure.

- Earned Army Commendation Medal and Combat Action Badge for leadership and technical proficiency.