Shad Frost
Brant,MI
Summary
Highly skilled, motivated tool maker with a background in precision tool production. Experience, but not limited to, includes fabrication, assembly, and repair of various tools using specialized machinery and techniques. Strong grasp of technical specifications, blueprints, and schematics ensures accuracy in all tasks. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Maker
MTI
St. Charles, MI
06.1992 - Current
- Assisted in the design of jigs, fixtures and gauges used for machining operations.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with manufacturing equipment by diagnosing malfunctions and determining corrective actions.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by keeping it organized at all times.
- Set up and operated manual, EDM machines to fabricate tooling components to blueprint specifications.
- Utilized a variety of measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, for verifying conformance of parts.
- Used hand tools such as saws, files, drills and chisels to shape metal into desired shapes for specific tools.
- Performed precision machining operations on grinders to manufacture parts for various tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all machine shop equipment including cleaning, lubricating and replacing worn parts.
- Inspected finished products according to quality control standards prior to shipment or delivery.
- Followed standard operating procedures for each job assignment ensuring accuracy of product quality.
- Analyzed blueprints or drawings in order to determine dimensions required for fabrication purposes.
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Tool Technology
Delta College
Bay City, MISome College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics
Delta College
Bay City, MIMachine Tool Technology
Career Opportunity Center
Saginaw, MISome College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics
Career Opportunity Center
Saginaw, MISkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Measuring instruments
- Problem solving
- Machine setup
- Surface grinding
- Multitasking Abilities
- Tolerance verification
- Machine repair
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Press breakdown
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tool Maker
MTI
06.1992 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Tool Technology
Delta College
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics
Delta College
Machine Tool Technology
Career Opportunity Center
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics
Career Opportunity Center
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