Ronnie Leoni
Amherst
Summary
Precise and efficient Tool Die Maker with technical knowledge and machine expertise to create high-quality tools, dies and parts. Proficient in milling, drill presses, and lathes. Expert in reading and following technical documentation.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool & Die Maker
Northern Stamping Inc
Cuyahoga Hights
06.2026 - Current
- Fabricated tools and dies using precision machining techniques.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings and blueprints accurately.
- Operated CNC machines to create components for stamping projects.
- Train new employees on the proper use of machine shop equipment.
- Assemble complex components with close tolerance requirements utilizing fixtures, gauges and measuring instruments.
- Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements.
- Assisted with troubleshooting problems encountered during the production process by providing technical advice.
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Set up machines for precision machining operations. and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
- Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
- Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Performed routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Tool & Die Maker
Dura/Shiloh
Wellington
01.2024 - 06.2026
- Assisted in training new employees on tool-making techniques and safety protocols.
- Perform routine maintenance on tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety standards at Northern Stamping Inc.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
- Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Used technical documentation to fabricate and assemble wooden parts, tools, and dies.
- Design new tools and fixtures to improve production processes.
- Provide input into cost reduction initiatives related to die making processes.
- Developed specifications for specialty tools and dies to create effective product designs.
- Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements.
- Identify potential design improvements that would reduce costs or increase quality of product output.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery in a safe manner.
- Calibrate cutting tools for optimum performance in various manufacturing applications.
- Recommended design modifications regarding construction and function of parts after examining previously used dies.
- Studied specifications, sketches, and models to ascertain materials and equipment required to fabricate parts.
- Measured and scribed metal stock for machining, verifying conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Computed dimensions and plan layouts to determine proper assembly methods.
- Checked complex components from vendors to verify conformance with engineering schematics, standards, and specifications.
- Develop programs for CNC machining processes using CAD and CAM software.
- Fixed tooling problems and production bottlenecks to increase efficiency.
- Assembled items in alignment with written instructions to complete final products.
- Troubleshot issues to navigate tool and die design challenges.
- Used designing templates and jigs to promote accurate parts fabrication.
- Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.
- Researched tooling materials and sourced required components.
- Utilized measuring, molding and cutting tools to shape blocks to proper dimensions and sizes.
- Reviewed blueprints and instructions to define tooling requirements.
- Maintained stock at appropriate levels between high and low limits.
Machinist
Forest City Enterprises
Wellington
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements.
Tool & Die Maker
Camaco
Lorain
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Perform routine maintenance on tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
- Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Assist with troubleshooting problems encountered during the production process by providing technical advice as needed.
- Fixed tooling problems and production bottlenecks to increase efficiency.
- Troubleshot issues to navigate tool and die design challenges.
Tool & Die Maker
L&W Engineering Group
Avon
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety standards at Northern Stamping Inc.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
- Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
- Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Assemble complex components with close tolerance requirements utilizing fixtures, gauges and measuring instruments.
- Perform welding operations when needed for the repair of tooling components.
- Assist with troubleshooting problems encountered during the production process by providing technical advice as needed.
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Troubleshot issues to navigate tool and die design challenges.
Tool & Die Maker
A.J. Rose Manufacturing Co
Avon
04.1996 - 08.2019
- Operated CNC machines to produce high-quality components efficiently.
- Performed routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineering team to improve tool designs and functionality.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide fabrication processes.
- Conducted inspections of finished products for quality assurance compliance.
- Assisted in training new employees on tool-making techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety standards at Northern Stamping Inc.
- Train new employees on the proper use of machine shop equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Fabricate die parts from drawings or sketches using a variety of materials including steel, aluminum and plastics.
- Inspect finished dies for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
- Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
- Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Analyze blueprints, work orders and other documents to determine material requirements for projects.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities including setup times, cycle times and part counts.
- Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment.
- Recommend changes in working conditions or equipment utilization to increase efficiency of production operations.
- Assemble complex components with close tolerance requirements utilizing fixtures, gauges and measuring instruments.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials used in the manufacture of dies and order additional supplies when necessary.
- Perform welding operations when needed for the repair of tooling components.
- Collaborate with engineering staff to develop new designs that meet customer specifications.
- Maintained strong quality assurance standards by using precision measuring equipment to verify accuracy of fabricated items.
- Assist with troubleshooting problems encountered during the production process by providing technical advice as needed.
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Provide input into cost reduction initiatives related to die making processes.
- Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements.
- Identify potential design improvements that would reduce costs or increase quality of product output.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery in a safe manner.
- Calibrate cutting tools for optimum performance in various manufacturing applications.
- Recommended design modifications regarding construction and function of parts after examining previously used dies.
- Checked complex components from vendors to verify conformance with engineering schematics, standards, and specifications.
- Fixed tooling problems and production bottlenecks to increase efficiency.
- Troubleshot issues to navigate tool and die design challenges.
- Used designing templates and jigs to promote accurate parts fabrication.
- Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.
- Researched tooling materials and sourced required components.
- Reviewed blueprints and instructions to define tooling requirements.
- Maintained stock at appropriate levels between high and low limits.
Tool & Die Maker
Highwood Die & Engenering
Pontiac
03.1991 - 07.1995
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide fabrication processes.
- Performed routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety standards at Northern Stamping Inc.
- Train new employees on the proper use of machine shop equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
- Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Analyze blueprints, work orders and other documents to determine material requirements for projects.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Set up and correctly operated tool room machines and equipment.
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements.
- Calibrate cutting tools for optimum performance in various manufacturing applications.
- Computed dimensions and plan layouts to determine proper assembly methods.
- Used designing templates and jigs to promote accurate parts fabrication.
- Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.
Machine Operator
3 Dementional
Rochester
02.1994 - 06.1994
- Operated advanced machinery for precision production tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for safety compliance.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
Education
Blueprint Drawing
LCCC
Elyria , Oh 07.1984 - 07.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics and phycology
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MISkills
- Much experience with tooling and trouble shooting
- Precision machining
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Production efficiency
- Safety compliance
- Team training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Technical troubleshooting
- Communication skills
- Safety procedures
- Measurement tools
- Metalworking techniques
- Tool maintenance
- Surface grinding
- Lathe operation
- Machine operation
- Decision-making
- Technical drawing
- Measuring
- Goal setting
- Drill press operation
- Machine setup
- Hand-eye coordination
- Teamwork
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self motivation
- Drilling operations
- Milling machine operation
Affiliations
- Love outdoors, hunting, fishing,hiking, biking, climbing, caving, kayaking, triathlons. Love to travel and experiencing new areas of life.
Timeline
Tool & Die Maker
Northern Stamping Inc
06.2026 - Current
Machinist
Forest City Enterprises
02.2024 - 11.2024
Tool & Die Maker
Dura/Shiloh
01.2024 - 06.2026
Tool & Die Maker
Camaco
04.2021 - 10.2023
Tool & Die Maker
L&W Engineering Group
02.2019 - 11.2020
Tool & Die Maker
A.J. Rose Manufacturing Co
04.1996 - 08.2019
Machine Operator
3 Dementional
02.1994 - 06.1994
Tool & Die Maker
Highwood Die & Engenering
03.1991 - 07.1995
Blueprint Drawing
LCCC
07.1984 - 07.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics and phycology
Oakland Community College