Keith Schroeder
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Ambitious CNC Programmer proudly offering 25 years of CNC programming and tool development expertise . Capable of programming mill and lathe machines with efficiency. Adept at training new operators in blueprint reading and machine operation basics. Hardworking with flexible schedule availability, including weekends and evenings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Tool Maker
Antolin Groupo
Hopkinsville, KY
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine tooling requirements.
- Developed tools, jigs and fixtures for use in production processes.
- Repaired worn or damaged tools, dies, jigs and fixtures as needed.
- Maintained records of tooling inventory and usage.
- Provided technical assistance to design engineers on tooling related issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance on various types of machinery used in the shop area.
Tool Maker A
Metalsa
Hopkinsville, KY
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained strong quality assurance standards by using precision measuring equipment to verify accuracy of fabricated items.
- Completed frequent inspections to assess safety and operational status of each accountable tool, part or equipment.
- Measured and scribed metal stock for machining, verifying conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
Tool Maker
Tooling Dynamics / Sigma
York, PA
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed frequent inspections to assess safety and operational status of each accountable tool, part or equipment.
- Maintained strong quality assurance standards by using precision measuring equipment to verify accuracy of fabricated items.
- Set-up in press of reel-to-reel stamping dies
- Developed specifications for specialty tools and dies to create effective product designs.
Tool Maker
Tesla
Fremont, CA
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
- Lead Casting dept. in start-up of Die Casting center outside at assembly plant
- Lead Casting dept. with start-up of Die Casting center at Austin , Texas location
Tool Maker
Kamtek Magna Cosma
Birmingham, AL
01.2020 - 10.2020
- ECO changes and part quality improvement while in press
- All concepts of tool PM's completed in toolroom of Die Cast Dies
- Supervisory and training of OJT's
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
Tool Maker
Aallied Die Casting
Rutherfordton, NC
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Planned and executed new projects .
- Read blueprints for Die Cast Dies and collected material.
- Completed frequent inspections to assess safety and operational status of each accountable tool, part or equipment.
Tool And Die Specialist
Tesla
Fremont, CA
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Oversaw various ECO projects from conceptualization to completion.
- Responded quickly to customer concerns and complaints, typically within minutes
- Used troubleshooting methods to identify issues with mechanical tools.
- Certified new dies once they arrived
Boring Mill Operator
Edco Tool & Die
Toledo, OH
08.2010 - 10.2015
- Set up and operated conventional or computer-controlled tools, lathes, milling machines, CNC machines and grinders, to cut, bore, grind or shape parts.
- Used spindle-mounted dial indicators to verify alignment of workpiece reference lines to table-rotation axis.
- Finish machined and fit completed dies Cast Dies
- Read and interpreted operation and parameter sheets to effectively complete each job.
CNC Programmer /Boring Mill Operator
Jerl Machine
Perrysburg, OH
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Set up and operated conventional or computer-controlled tools, lathes, milling machines, CNC machines and grinders, to cut, bore, grind or shape parts.
- Observed drilling or boring machine operations to proactively detect issues.
- Used bolts, jigs and clamps to secure workpieces on equipment.
- Read and interpreted operation and parameter sheets to effectively complete each job.
Machinist
Century Die
Fremont, OH
07.2000 - 08.2008
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.
Education
NTNA Journeyman Tool & Die Maker - Tool And Die Technology
Owens Community College
Northwood, OH05.2004
Skills
- Code processing
- Model creation
- Operational data analysis
- Blueprint reading
- Tools configuration
- Supervision & leadership
Timeline
Lead Tool Maker
Antolin Groupo
10.2023 - Current
Tool Maker A
Metalsa
03.2023 - 10.2023
Tool Maker
Tooling Dynamics / Sigma
04.2022 - 03.2023
Tool Maker
Tesla
10.2020 - 02.2022
Tool Maker
Kamtek Magna Cosma
01.2020 - 10.2020
Tool Maker
Aallied Die Casting
02.2019 - 01.2020
Tool And Die Specialist
Tesla
10.2015 - 02.2019
Boring Mill Operator
Edco Tool & Die
08.2010 - 10.2015
CNC Programmer /Boring Mill Operator
Jerl Machine
08.2008 - 08.2010
Machinist
Century Die
07.2000 - 08.2008
NTNA Journeyman Tool & Die Maker - Tool And Die Technology
Owens Community College
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