Quinton Hinton
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Hello I’m Quinton I am Precision-driven Lead Tool Maker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in CNC programming, precision machining, and mold design. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and project success. I am also a Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toolmaker
Martinrea International
Tupelo, Ms
04.2021 - Current
As a leader I organize daily task for toolmakers. I Support all of production, and their need to ensure production goals are meet. With little to no downtime.
- Welding( tig, mig,stick )
- Machining
- Hand finishing
- All Shop equipment operator
- Steel repair
- Troubleshooting
- Decision maker
- Modifying
Senior Toolmaker
Grammer inc
Shannon, Ms
10.2016 - 04.2021
In this roll I assumed the roll of Senior toolmaker. I setup and organized daily plans for toolmakers. Assist production with daily issues to ensure production goals are meet with little to no downtime .
- Parting lines repaired
- RJG parts design certificate
- Venting
- Steel repairs
- Machining
- Wiring
- Polishing
- Spotting
- Overhead cranes
Die Repair/EDM Operator
Martinrea International
Tupelo, MS
04.2010 - 10.2016
Assist toolroom with the setup and modifications to tools using cnc wire edm. Assist in troubleshooting presses including sharpening, welding ,machining aluminum and tool steel . But what ever it took to ensure production is up held.
- Edm programmer
- Welder
- Shop machinist
- Troubleshoot
- Make new tooling
- Support
- Tool repairs
Booneville, Ms
05.2010
- Troubleshot production and prototype stamping dies and tooling by partnering with operations, maintenance, and engineering
- Modified existing or developed from concept 3D CAD models for customer approval
- Used precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspections before, during, and after machining
- Performed required tooling and gauging to support production processes
- Verified finished parts' alignments, dimensions, and clearances against specifications and blueprints
- Checked finished dies to assess smoothness, verify conformity of contours, and look for defects
- Controlled heat-treating furnaces by setting pyrometer controls and feeding in parts and tools for hardening
- Set up and operated drill pressure to tap holes in parts such as [Type] in preparation for assembly
- Worked within [Software] to develop new tool and die designs
- Fit and assembled parts to create and repair [Type]s and [Type]s
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to select appropriate metals with desired hardness and other qualities.
Education
Associate of Science - Machine Tool and Die
Northeast Community College
Booneville, MsSkills
- Supervisor/leadership
- Class A toolmaker
- Wire edm programmer
- Polishing,stoning, filing
- Mold and die repair
- Shift leadman/senior toolmaker
- RJG plastic part design certificate
- Welding (TIG,MIG, STICK)
- Machining ( conventional, CNC)
- Excel
- Tool fabrication
- Troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- reading all tool instruments
- Great decision maker
- Small engine repair
- Mold electric repair
- Dependable
- Fast learner
- Adaptable
Speciality skill
- Surface finishing
- Tool/mold repair
- Edm operator/ programmer
- Troubleshooting
- Leadermanship
- Trainer
- Small engine repair
- Wiring
- Heavy equipment operations
- Overhead Crane operator
- Plastics designs
References
- Walt Cumming operation manger 6623225791
- Lora Clark HR manager 6622079344
- Nick Hester toolroom Manager 6626815418
- Ed jolly toolroom super 6622131468
- Kam Johnson toolmaker 6628162669
- Jeff moon toolmaker 6624016989
- Joey Ingram process tech 7316958831
Timeline
Lead Toolmaker
Martinrea International
04.2021 - Current
Senior Toolmaker
Grammer inc
10.2016 - 04.2021
05.2010
Die Repair/EDM Operator
Martinrea International
04.2010 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Machine Tool and Die
Northeast Community College