Louis Rivers
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Experienced Die Setter with a strong background in manufacturing. Specializes in setting up, operating, and maintaining die casting machinery to meet industry standards. Expertise includes troubleshooting, precision die alignment, and optimizing machine performance. Implemented safety protocols that improved workplace efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Die Setter
FCI Automotive
Brecksville, Ohio
07.2001 - 01.2026
- Set up and adjust dies for production machinery.
- Conduct routine maintenance on stamping equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve die-related issues promptly.
- Inspect finished products for quality and specifications.
- Train new staff on die setting procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitor production schedules to ensure timely workflow.
- Document maintenance activities and adjustments for compliance records.
- Train new employees on proper use of the die-casting equipment and safety procedures.
- Provide technical support when needed from other departments such as tooling or maintenance.
- Load raw materials into hoppers or feeders of the die-casting machines; monitor material levels during production runs.
- Read blueprints, schematics, drawings, manuals and other related documents to determine setup requirements for each part being produced.
- Work closely with engineering teams to develop new designs for products.
- Develop processes to improve efficiency in the production line.
- Adjust die-casting molds and fixtures in order to produce required parts.
- Inspect final product for defects before packaging for shipment.
- Verify dimensions of finished products using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as lubrication, cleaning.
- Monitor machine operation, making adjustments as necessary to ensure product quality.
Set up operator
H&P Die Stamping
Cleveland, OH
01.1998 - 02.2021
- Operated stamping machines to produce high-quality metal components.
- Set up and adjusted machinery for various die stamping processes.
- Monitored production runs to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Load materials into production equipment according to specified instructions.
- Operate hoists or cranes to move heavy objects within the facility.
- Check work pieces for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, templates and other measuring instruments.
- Read blueprints and job orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances.
- Unload finished products from machinery.
- Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure accuracy of production.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
Education
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland , OHSkills
- Die adjustment
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Production monitoring
Timeline
Lead Die Setter
FCI Automotive
07.2001 - 01.2026
Set up operator
H&P Die Stamping
01.1998 - 02.2021
Cuyahoga Community College