RandiMae Savage
Agawam,MA
Summary
Professional and detail-oriented Precision Machinist with 11+ years of hands-on experience in manual machining, toolroom fabrication, mold components, and tight-tolerance work. Skilled in open-setup machining, blueprint and GD&T interpretation, precision measurement, grinding, and wire EDM. Strong background supporting engineering through print corrections, SolidWorks modifications, and manufacturability improvements. Known for problem-solving, troubleshooting fit and assembly issues, and producing accurate components in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toolmaker / Precision Machinist
Savage Arms
Westfield, USA
01.2020 - 04.2024
- Machined, fit, and assembled precision tooling and components, holding tolerances down to ±0.0002."
- Performed complete setups on mills, lathes, grinders, and Prototrak equipment.
- Created and modified SolidWorks models and drawings to correct tolerances, and improve manufacturability.
- Identified and corrected print errors, missing dimensions, and GD&T issues; collaborated directly with engineers for solutions.
- Fabricated fixtures, soft jaws, jigs, and custom setups to support production.
- Supported urgent, high-priority jobs with accurate, fast turnaround.
- Trained team members on setups, tooling methods, print reading, and proper machining techniques.
Mold Maker
Agilent Technologies
Chicopee, USA
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Machined, polished, and assembled mold components from CAD data, ensuring precise fit and function.
- Performed inspection, alignment checks, and final mold assembly.
- Assisted engineering with build concerns, tooling modifications, and manufacturability improvements.
Mold Maker
Burteck LLC
Windsor, USA
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Machined and fit tight-tolerance mold components, including cores and cavities.
- Used surface grinding and manual milling processes to support tooling builds.
- Performed routine inspections and adjustments on molds to maintain quality standards throughout the production process.
- Executed mold assembly and testing procedures, verifying functionality and readiness for production.
- Documented mold specifications, changes, and inspection results to maintain accurate records for quality assurance.
Wire EDM Technician
ABA-PGT
Manchester, USA
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Programmed and operated wire EDM for mold components and precise tooling features.
- Completed setups, verified dimensions, and ensured surface quality.
Apprentice Mold Maker
Advance Mold & Manufacturing
Manchester, USA
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Supported senior toolmakers in machining, polishing, fitting, and assembly tasks.
- Gained foundational experience in manual machining, mold building, and inspection.
- Learned to interpret technical drawings and specifications for manufacturing tasks.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
Education
Diploma - Manufacturing Technology
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Manchester, CTSkills
- Manual Machining (mills, lathes, surface grinder)
- Prototrak Programming
- Wire EDM
- Tight-Tolerance Machining (/-0002)
- Blueprint Reading
- GD&T Interpretation
- Precision Inspection (micrometer, calipers, dial indicator, height gauge, shadow graph, scope)
- Tooling fabrication
- Tooling design
- Fixture Fabrication
- Component Fabrication
- Mold Assembly
- SolidWorks
- Troubleshooting
- Root-Cause Problem Solving
- Engineering Collaboration
- Print Correction
- Organization
- Safety
- Clean Shop Practices
Timeline
Lead Toolmaker / Precision Machinist
Savage Arms
01.2020 - 04.2024
Mold Maker
Agilent Technologies
01.2017 - 12.2019
Mold Maker
Burteck LLC
01.2014 - 12.2017
Wire EDM Technician
ABA-PGT
01.2013 - 12.2014
Apprentice Mold Maker
Advance Mold & Manufacturing
01.2011 - 12.2013
Diploma - Manufacturing Technology
Howell Cheney Technical High School