Joshua Long
Tool And Die Maker
Rockford,IL
Summary
A highly proficient Tool and Die maker with a very forward objective in the completion of all my jobs, or tasks. Very intent to help other coworkers with complex problems that occur. Lets be honest, if it were easy, everybody would be doing it. I have always kept the next few processes in mind with everything I do, in order to reduce waste. Customers and coworkers are always glad that I participated in the creation of the product, cause this is just one step in getting the final product in the hands of the consumer.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Diemaker/Machinist/Repair Journeyman
McCurdy Tool & Machining Co.
Caledonia, IL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Shape components to create dies for aluminum castings.
- Repair dies, keeping preventative maintenance in mind.
- Train the young incoming minds to be the next generation of Toolmakers
Journeyman Diemaker/Gage Maker
Rockford Toolcraft Inc.
Rockford, IL
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Build and develop progressive dies.
- Make gauges to inspect parts from the dies.
- Weld and fabricate frames for the gauges.
- Help coworkers with the development of dies they were assigned to build.
Journeyman Tool and Die Maker
Action Tool & MFG Inc
Rockford, IL
10.2012 - 12.2018
- Build and develop progressive dies.
- Die Repair and Redevelopment.
- Press setup and operation.
Temp Worker
Furst Staffing Services
Rockford, IL
08.2006 - 10.2012
- Spare Parts Solution, ProtoTRAK CNC Operator.
- HMC Inc, VMC operator, Special Machines Builder.
- Martin Automatic, Special Machines Builder.
- Energy Dynamics, Tool Repair, HMC Operator.
Education
Journeyman - Tool And Die Maker
RTMA
5125 35th St. Rockford, IL05-2003
Skills
- Mills (Bridgeport, Milwaukee Vert/Hor)
- Grinding (Dry, Water, Blanchard, Jig)
- Lathes (manual)
- Forklift
- Hoists (rigging, die forks, chains, eye bolts)
- Punch press setup and operation (50-600 tons)
- Inspection (GD&T, optical comparator, mics, calipers, ID gauges, pins, indicators, square master, thread gauges, height gauges, and more)
- CNC's
- Welding (TIG, MIG)
- Fixtures (whatever it takes to complete a task)
- Polishing
Timeline
Diemaker/Machinist/Repair Journeyman
McCurdy Tool & Machining Co.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Journeyman Diemaker/Gage Maker
Rockford Toolcraft Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2019
Journeyman Tool and Die Maker
Action Tool & MFG Inc
10.2012 - 12.2018
Temp Worker
Furst Staffing Services
08.2006 - 10.2012
Journeyman - Tool And Die Maker
RTMA