Mike Edwards
Arlington,TX
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tooling Engineer, Tooling specialist ,leadman
Flex-n-Gate
01.2019 - Current
- Plastic injection molds ,large stamping dies,CNC and Mastercam experience, including All levels of repair ,engineering changes and full build, including speciality welding and machining 35 years exp,3 axis CNC,manual machinist
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Toolmaker lead machinist,crew cheif
BP Aerospace
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Toolroom, manual and CNC machinist, fixture maker
Leadman of Tool and Die ,fixture builder ,automotive
C@F tool and die
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Plastic injection molds,small stamping dies,Manual machinist, fixture maker
Tool and Die Maker/fixture builder,automotive
TOA
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Large stamping dies, plastic injection molds ,All phases tool and die,Toyota and Subaru parts
Tool and Die maker,fixture builder,large equipment
KTH PARTS INDUSTRIES, INC.
05.2015 - 01.2016
- All phases of tool &die 600 to 3500 ton presses, including diagnosis and welding
Large part machinist, fixture builder
RIG TECH
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Toolroom,jigs and fixtures
Manual machinist,CNC fixture builder
Eckel Manufacturing
06.2007 - 12.2010
- Toolmaker, Fixture Builder,aircraft and automotive
Toolmaker,Fixture builder,aircraft and automotive
Skytek
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Aircraft and automotive, check fixture builder
Model pattern
01.1990 - 01.2004
- This is where I did my apprenticeship and earn my journeyman certificate.
Education
Journeyman Tool & Die certificate - Die building, fixture building
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI01.1995
Skills
- Laser tracker
- Mastercam software
- Faro arm
- Mills
- Lathes
- Boring mills
- Knee mills
- Surface grinder
- I can operate all shop equipment
- I can also weld tool steel's, and aluminum very well (10 years)
- Machining
- CNC milling machine
- CNC programming
- CNC lathe
- Plastics injection molding
- Welding
- GD&T
- Precision measuring instruments
- Mechanical knowledge
- Tooling
- Manufacturing
- CNC
- Micrometer
- Coordinate measuring machine
- Continuous improvement
- Bore gauges
- Quality control
- Root cause analysis
- SolidWorks
- Blueprint reading
- Drafting
- AutoCAD
- ISO 9001
- Supervising experience
- CAM programming
- CAD
- Organizational skills
- Project management
- Maintenance
Websites
Certification
Journeyman metal pattern makers certificate
Additional Information
Looking for a challenging environment, that's moving forward in the industry
Timeline
Tooling Engineer, Tooling specialist ,leadman
Flex-n-Gate
01.2019 - Current
Toolmaker lead machinist,crew cheif
BP Aerospace
02.2018 - 12.2018
Leadman of Tool and Die ,fixture builder ,automotive
C@F tool and die
06.2017 - 01.2018
Tool and Die Maker/fixture builder,automotive
TOA
01.2016 - 06.2017
Tool and Die maker,fixture builder,large equipment
KTH PARTS INDUSTRIES, INC.
05.2015 - 01.2016
Large part machinist, fixture builder
RIG TECH
01.2011 - 05.2015
Manual machinist,CNC fixture builder
Eckel Manufacturing
06.2007 - 12.2010
Toolmaker,Fixture builder,aircraft and automotive
Skytek
01.2005 - 06.2007
Model pattern
01.1990 - 01.2004
Journeyman Tool & Die certificate - Die building, fixture building
Grand Rapids Community College
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