Kevin Matelski
Strongsville,Ohio
Summary
Detail-oriented Tooling Manager / Mold Maker with 32-year background producing and repairing injection molds and equipment. Accomplished at fabricating high quality molds and components, designing and fabricating fixtures and preparing tools for production. Hardworking and reliable with excellent analytical and troubleshooting talents.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities and people with a positive attitude.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Tooling Manager / S. Mold Maker
Thogus Products
11.2016 - Current
- Troubleshoot molding issues, implementing corrective actions promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
- Participated in cross-functional teams for new product development initiatives, providing valuable input from a mold-making perspective.
- Conducted regular maintenance on specialized tooling, prolonging the lifespan of essential equipment and reducing costs.
- Implement customer design changes, Tool modifications & Repairs.
- Mentored junior team members in advanced molding techniques, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders, and emery cloths.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings on tool purchases.
S. Mold Maker & Lead Mold Processing
Faith Tool and Manufacturing
06.2006 - 11.2016
- Build new high-quality injection molds.
- Mold modifications & Repairs.
- Enhanced mold quality by utilizing precision measurement tools and equipment for accurate mold fabrication.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality molds within tight deadlines.
- Created a new division for the company. Plastic injection molding. Added 3 new All-Electric Milacron Roboshot injection molding machines. Along with all the external equipment.
Senior Mold Maker/Lead Mold Processing
Framatome Connectors International
09.1997 - 06.2006
- Troubleshoot Tooling issues, implementing corrective actions.
- Build new injection molds for the automotive industry.
- Modify & Repair existing molds.
- Participated in cross-functional teams for new product development initiatives, providing valuable input from a mold-making perspective.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing workspace, ensuring all necessary tools were readily available for efficient mold making.
- Mentored apprentices in building & repairing injection molds.
- Develop a molding process for all new molds. (Decoupled Molding Process )
Tool Form Grinder
Cardell Corp.
09.1996 - 09.1997
- Set up and ran equipment to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various types of grinders, including surface, cylindrical, and centerless machines.
- Displayed strong problem-solving abilities when faced with challenging projects or unexpected obstacles during the grinding process.
- Develop electrodes used in making mold details.
Precision Tool Maker
RM&G Products
04.1992 - 09.1996
- Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
- Build new, Repair damaged & Sharpen various High Speed or Carbide cutting tools. Drills, End mills, Insert cutters, Reamers, etc.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
Machinist
DuWest Tool & Die
04.1991 - 04.1992
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Make components for building automotive Progressive Stamping Dies.
Education
Systematic Molding Principles
Schoolcraft College
Westland, MI05.2002
Mathematics for Machine Technology, Theory Machine Tool Technology, Blueprint Reading, Basic and Intermediate, Training on various Mills, Lathes, Grinders & CNC Programming. -
Cleveland Machining Institute, Inc.
Cleveland, OH04.1991
High School Diploma -
Lutheran West High School
Rocky River, OH06.1990
Skills
- Mold build and Prototyping
- Mold Maintenance and Mold Repair
- Design & Build EOAT (End of arm Tooling)
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Design & Build Jigs & Fixtures for secondary operations
- Ability to develop a Decoupled Molding process for new and existing Injection molds (Able to give the production facility a turn-key process)
- Reverse Engineering (Existing tools without documented design or models)
- Project Leader
- Manage and oversee multiple programs and fellow employees
- Quoting
- Decision-Making
- Good Customer Relationships (Able to work well with customers to meet their Goals & Expectations)
- Employee Hiring
- Software (Solidworks, Cimatron, Mastercam, RJG E-DART, Microsoft Office, IQMS)
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Team Training
Accomplishments
Grinders
- Surface
- OD and ID
- 2 Cutter
- 13 Swivel Head
- Mono-set
- Axial and Radial Cam Relied
- Tool Bit
Welding Experience
- Micro-tig (small molding cores)
- Laser
- Oxygen/Acetylene
- Arc
Machinery
- Engine Lathes
- Grinders
- Milling and CNC mills with programming
- Injection Molding Presses
- RJG E-Dart System
- Wire EDM
- Sinker EDM
References
- Jim Simer, (216) 390-3077, Engineer, Faith Tool & Mfg.
- John Lauer, (440) 864-5885, Mold Maker, Thogus Products
- Tyler Higginbotham, (216) 704-3071, Manufacturing Engineer, Team Wendy
Sports & Woodworking
Playing various sports & Building furniture.
Timeline
Tooling Manager / S. Mold Maker
Thogus Products
11.2016 - Current
S. Mold Maker & Lead Mold Processing
Faith Tool and Manufacturing
06.2006 - 11.2016
Senior Mold Maker/Lead Mold Processing
Framatome Connectors International
09.1997 - 06.2006
Tool Form Grinder
Cardell Corp.
09.1996 - 09.1997
Precision Tool Maker
RM&G Products
04.1992 - 09.1996
Machinist
DuWest Tool & Die
04.1991 - 04.1992
Systematic Molding Principles
Schoolcraft College
Mathematics for Machine Technology, Theory Machine Tool Technology, Blueprint Reading, Basic and Intermediate, Training on various Mills, Lathes, Grinders & CNC Programming. -
Cleveland Machining Institute, Inc.
High School Diploma -
Lutheran West High School
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