Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Jerry Gould

Casa Grande,AZ

Summary

Dedicated, highly driven and resourceful professional with a strong background in manufacturing and tool & die, seeking to apply my skills in a new and challenging role.

Work History

Repair Technician

Lucid Motors
Casa Grande, AZ
12.2025 - Current
  • Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques and a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
  • Test parts and components to confirm specification adherence.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to determine root cause of problems and perform accurate repairs.
  • Complete partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Handyman

JPG Handyman Services
Casa Grande, AZ
04.2025 - 12.2025
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on residential properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship.

Die Repair Technician

Schaller Corporation
Chesterfield, MI
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Worked on Progressive and Line dies with a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
  • Performed Preventive maintenance, Die improvements, General Die Repairs and Trouble shooting within press repairs.
  • Maintain Tooling Logs and Procedures

Tool and Die Maker

Progressive Metal
Ferndale, MI
04.2006 - 02.2022
  • Skilled in operating conventional shop standard machine tools and equipment such as vertical/horizontal mills, radial drills, lathes, Bridgeport etc. to produce tools and die components.
  • Provided support to manufacturing through the fabrication and maintenance of tooling, fixtures, gauges and dies on a timely basis while maximizing safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
  • Familiar with GD&T tolerances as listed on manufacturing prints and interpreting same.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9000/TS 16949 operating practices

Supervisor-Die Maker

MPC
Warren, MI
09.2005 - 03.2006

Die Repair Technician

Logghe Stamping
Fraser, MI
08.2004 - 06.2005

Die Repair Technician

MNP
Detroit, MI
08.2003 - 08.2004

Die Maker

K & K Tool & Die
Sterling Heights, MI
05.2002 - 01.2003

Die Repair Technician

Progressive Stamping
Royal Oak, MI
08.1998 - 05.2002

Die Repair Technician

K & K Stamping
Fraser, MI
01.1986 - 08.1998

Education

High School Diploma -

East Detroit High School
Eastpointe, MI
06-1984

Skills

  • Progressive & Line Die Maintenance
  • Tool & Die Assembly & Repair
  • Blueprint/CAD Interpretation (SolidWorks)
  • CNC & Manual Machining (Mazak, Fadal, Bridgeport, Lathe)
  • Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen)
  • MIG/TIG Welding (Basic)
  • Tool Steel Expertise: D2, A2, S7, 4140
  • Die Tryouts (10–2,000 Ton Presses)
  • Fixture and Jig Design
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Team work

Timeline

Repair Technician

Lucid Motors
12.2025 - Current

Handyman

JPG Handyman Services
04.2025 - 12.2025

Die Repair Technician

Schaller Corporation
10.2022 - 11.2024

Tool and Die Maker

Progressive Metal
04.2006 - 02.2022

Supervisor-Die Maker

MPC
09.2005 - 03.2006

Die Repair Technician

Logghe Stamping
08.2004 - 06.2005

Die Repair Technician

MNP
08.2003 - 08.2004

Die Maker

K & K Tool & Die
05.2002 - 01.2003

Die Repair Technician

Progressive Stamping
08.1998 - 05.2002

Die Repair Technician

K & K Stamping
01.1986 - 08.1998

High School Diploma -

East Detroit High School
Jerry Gould