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Nicholas Hoefler

Hartford,WI

Summary

Passionate and detail-oriented apprentice who is very willing to learn and work hard in order to mold myself into a highly skilled journeyman toolmaker. Able to work well with coworkers to deliver quality molds to customers on time.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Tool Maker

MGS Mfg. Group
06.2019 - Current
  • Experience building 4 molds including overmolds and molds with slides, as well as running multiple jobs at one time
  • Manual machining in lathes and bridgeport-style machines with an Accurite control
  • Skilled with conversational programming on Hurco mills with prep, semi/finish cutting, and moldbase work
  • Can easily hold +/- .0002" tolerances in wet and dry surface grinders with some exposure to form grinding
  • Experience with using Pro-E and Draftsight software to manipulate and analyze 3D models as well as to annotate prints
  • Worked 4 weeks programming offline, setup, and running machines in the sinker EDM department
  • Some exposure to fitting and hand-working corner radii
  • Ability to communicate tolerances and expectations of components with different departments to move work efficiently thru the shop
  • Assisted lead toolmakers with the manufacturing and assembly of high-cavitation and 2-shot tools
  • Willing to do whatever it takes to make sure tools are correct and ready on or before the due date

Food Runner/Cook

Copper Dock
02.2018 - Current
  • Able to work independently to maintain reasonable ticket times with minimal error or customer complaints
  • Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas.
  • Assisted with food prep.
  • Can cook food properly to correct temperature in fryers, oven, steamer, stove, flat top, steamer, and broiler
  • Plated food with correct sides, garnishes, and in a way that is visually appealing to customers

Education

Technical Diploma - CNC/Tool And Die

Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend, WI
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Hartford Union High School
Hartford, WI
06.2019

Skills

  • Machine components in manual and CNC mills and lathes
  • Can hold tight tolerances in wet and dry surface grinders
  • Knowledge of the use of various measurement tools to check size and location of parts and features
  • Driven to deliver molds of exceptional quality on time
  • Use of software to view, manipulate, and annotate 3D models and prints
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers
  • Very teachable and a quick learner

Timeline

Apprentice Tool Maker

MGS Mfg. Group
06.2019 - Current

Food Runner/Cook

Copper Dock
02.2018 - Current

Technical Diploma - CNC/Tool And Die

Moraine Park Technical College

High School Diploma -

Hartford Union High School
Nicholas Hoefler