Lloyd Ramos

• Created CAD models of complex components with detailed drawings for fabrication of tooling components.
• Update prints in Soildworks ,and file prints in PDM.
• Troubleshoot with die makers.
• Directed cross-functional teams focused on supplier integration with technological strategies in order to enhance global procurement and materials management efficiency.
• Help Production in die setting dies, Log paper work in job books.

• Update details prints in solidworks;
• Follow up on die builds, Die run offs,
• Monitored production processes and adjusted schedules.
• Update print revisions.
• Coordinated with vendor representatives to organize schedules, review specifications and meet quality goals.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Ordering of new tooling during detail changes.
• Troubleshooting dies with die makers 60% of my time.
• Working with quality dept.
• Help with structure of new die, preventive maintenance schedule.

• Assigned tool makers daily duties.
• Helped with engineering changes.
• Ordering of production tooling for dies.
• Schedule die preventive maintenance.
• Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
• Fostered teamwork within production line and cross-functional teams.
• Controlled tools inventory and ordered new supplies to meet expected demand, replacing broken or outdated tooling.
• Repaired tools and improved tooling performance with skilled use of shop grinders and other tools.

• Met other supervisors, and business leaders to plan and guide workflow.
• Developed incident management strategy, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and timely resolution.
• Coordinated schedules and oversaw work of Die Room.
• Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines.
• Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
• Examined problem-solving concepts, including quantitative methods and techniques and approaches to optimize organizational operations and facilitate decision-making.

• Identified and implemented most efficient and acceptable resolutions to complex Metal stamping problems.
• Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
• Analyzed manufacturing data against functional design and expected quality results.
• Tracked findings and updated computer tracking system with documented assessments.
• Up dated detail prints in Solidworks, and filed program jobs in PDM.
• Worked on secondary machining operation that was needed to metal stamping.
• Served as technical resource to initiate and improve processes related to machines.
• Devised, evaluated, implemented and oversaw multiple manufacturing projects of large scope from planning to completion.

• Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
• Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
• Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
• Collaborated with maintenance engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment.
• Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
• Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.

Worked on Troubleshooting Transfer die, Progressive dies, and single hit dies. Also checked parts along with Quality inspectors.

• Calculated dimensions and tolerances using micrometers, depth micrometers, inside diameter gauges and outside diameter gauges.
• Worked from sketches, verbal, and print information in order to produce projects according to specifications.
• Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
• Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
• Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
• Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.

• Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment, including lathes, milling machines and presses.
• Troubleshot issues, including Transfer dies, and small progressive dies,
• Developed and maintained dimensional part specs.
• Developed and maintained dimensional part specs.

Over the ten years employed at Hess Tool Die. Started as a Press operator, Die setter, Then Started my Apprenticed in Tool & Die.