Nathan Hodges
Easley,SC
Summary
Experienced troubleshooter with injection molds, experienced with repairing and maintaining single cavity to multi-cavity molds in the manufacturing environment.
Experienced with diverse repair techniques, ensuring timely and effective resolution of mechanical issues. Utilizes diagnostic tools and troubleshooting methods to maintain operational efficiency. Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices for equipment maintenance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tool repairman
United Tool and Mold
01.2021 - Current
- Tool repairman- repair mold, dies, stamping fixtures
Lead toolmaker
MPM Walworth
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Lead toolmaker - built molds, dies stamping fixtures. Ran and program cnc and edm’s
Lead toolmaker
Carlson Tool and Manufacturing
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Lead toolmaker
Lead Tool Maker
MPC
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Lead Tool Maker- works with production, engineering, outside vendors on repairs. Work projects to bring down past due repair work orders to manageable numbers. Work with other tool makers on difficult repairs.
Toolmaker, Toolroom Manager, lead toolmaker
WM Plastics
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Toolmaker, Toolroom Manager, lead toolmaker. Worked with customers on mold issues.
Apprenticeship into toolmaker
William Kline & Company
01.1993 - 01.2004
- Apprenticeship into toolmaker
Education
Graduate -
Woodstock High School
01.1996
Mold Maker Apprenticeship Certificate - undefined
McHenry County College
01.2000
Skills
- CNC machining expertise
- EDM
- Proficient in operating mills and lathes
- Electrical system repairs
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Machinery operation
- Safety protocols
- Self motivation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
Certification
- Tooling Docs Level 2 certification training seminar - 2010
- RJG – Injection Molding Essentials Feb 2016
- Successful strategies for tool launch Sept 2016
- Konocranes – Overhead crane operator & rigging train-the-trainer
- Surfcam 2014
Timeline
Tool repairman
United Tool and Mold
01.2021 - Current
Lead toolmaker
MPM Walworth
01.2018 - 01.2021
Lead toolmaker
Carlson Tool and Manufacturing
01.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Tool Maker
MPC
01.2012 - 07.2017
Toolmaker, Toolroom Manager, lead toolmaker
WM Plastics
01.2004 - 01.2012
Apprenticeship into toolmaker
William Kline & Company
01.1993 - 01.2004
Mold Maker Apprenticeship Certificate - undefined
McHenry County College
Graduate -
Woodstock High School
Solidworks Essentials
Parts and Assemblies
Aug 2020
Solidworks Essentials ,
Parts and Assemblies