John Bakos
Elyria,OH
Summary
Hard working tool and die maker offering 30 years of experience in the tooling industry. Successful in working long hours in a challenging environment and completing task such as working with multiple die makers to make sure things are done in a correct and timely fashion that is held to industry standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
EDM Operator
Howmet Aerospace
01.2020 - Current
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and specifications.
- Observed machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
- Understood CNC coordinate systems and offsets, part inspection, print reading and cutting tool theory.
- Followed specifications and procedures for tooling set-up, machine operation, work piece dimensions and programming.
Toolroom Supervisor
Alco Manufacturing Corporation
06.1994 - 01.2020
- Maintained instruments and tools to help team complete maintenance tasks quickly and with accurate outcomes.
- Improved tool room efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing thorough training on tool usage and safety procedures.
- Reduced downtime with diligent maintenance and timely repairs of tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop custom tooling solutions for unique manufacturing challenges.
- Evaluated tool wear patterns to optimize grinding strategies, maximizing the usable life of each tool.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lorain CountyJVS/Adult Career Center
Oberlin, OH06.1994
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Surface Grinding to hold tight tolerances
- Safety Awareness
- Decision Making
- Safety Procedures
- Grinding Techniques
- Blueprint Reading
- Tool Sharpening
- Mitsubishi hole popper
- Wire EDM operator
- Quality Inspection
Timeline
EDM Operator
Howmet Aerospace
01.2020 - Current
Toolroom Supervisor
Alco Manufacturing Corporation
06.1994 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Lorain CountyJVS/Adult Career Center
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