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Stephen Truelove

Athens

Summary

Dynamic Tool and Die Machinist with a proven track record at Hp Pelzer, excelling in precision machining and process improvement. Recognized for reducing downtime by 30% through effective equipment maintenance and fostering team collaboration. Adept at problem-solving and committed to enhancing product quality in fast-paced environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tool and Die Machinist, die setter, welder, fabricator

Hp pelzer
Athens
10.2018 - Current
  • Verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
  • Working knowledge of the following areas: standard machine shop practices, metallurgy, heat treatment, welding, and brazing; all assigned equipment
  • Welding / Cutting Equipment
  • Milling Machine
  • Lathe
  • Grind punches and die sections and manufacture corresponding shims
  • Layout dimensions on material using precision measuring devices and shop math
  • Properly configure dies during changeover procedure
  • Examine, disassemble and sharpen existing dies used in production
  • Maintained and repaired tooling equipment, resulting in a 30% decrease in downtime.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to develop innovative tooling solutions, enhancing product quality.
  • Proficient in various welding practices and materials
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Identified inefficiencies in production process and used lean manufacturing methodologies.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

12/Romeo electrician

U.S. Army reserves
Chattanooga
11.2010 - 11.2018
  • Responsibilities
  • Interior electrician, performing verticals engineering missions
  • Accomplishments
  • National defense ribbon and army service ribbon, battalion commander award
  • Skills Used
  • Carpentry and masonry skills and electrical rough in, wiring and service entrance

Press and nc operator

Eaton
Cleveland
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Operated OBI, 200 ton, 400 ton, 600 ton automated presses. I'm proficient is setting and changing over dies. I also have experience in running shear and NC turret presses.

Supervisor/Manager

QPR (Quality Pavement Repair)
Chattanooga
11.2014 - 12.2016
  • Supervisor and assistant plant manager, and shipping/receiving coordinator.
  • Managed daily operations for quality pavement repair projects.
  • Oversaw team performance and ensured adherence to safety standards.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed for projects.
  • Facilitated regular meetings to address team challenges and solutions.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within the organization.
  • Led, defined, and developed many strategies to support strategic objectives and create competitive edge.

Line operator

Newly wed foods
Cleveland
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Responsibilities
  • Manufacturing, leading a team and controlling machines
  • Accomplishments
  • Made full time less than two weeks
  • Skills Used
  • My ability to learn and adapt quickly at something I had no prior experience with

Education

High school diploma -

Bradley central high school
Cleveland, TN
01.2012

12R interior electrician certification - Electrical service entrance, rough in, conduit bending and device installation

12 Romeo Electrical School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
08-2011

Skills

  • Quality Inspection
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Pneumatic robots
  • Process improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Surface grinding
  • Machine maintenance
  • Machine operation
  • Tool sharpening
  • Precision machining
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Manual milling
  • Tooling selection
  • Cutting tool sharpening
  • Machine calibration
  • Mechanical drawing interpretation
  • Tool wear analysis
  • Drill press operation
  • Welding knowledge
  • Tapping and milling
  • Deburring skills
  • Thread cutting
  • Tapping operations
  • Operations support
  • Lathe operation
  • Caliper use
  • Materials management
  • Grinding machine operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Assembly and production
  • Production documentation
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Surface finishing
  • De-burring
  • Metalworking techniques
  • Precise measuring
  • Reading micrometers
  • Equipment Repair
  • Tooling and fixtures
  • Metal cutting
  • Boring operations
  • Part alignment
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Vertical boring machine operation
  • Leadership, management
  • Customer service
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Electrical training Army engineer school
  • Hazmat trained
  • Maintenance
  • Lathe, drill press and CNC
  • Front loader and heavy equipment operation
  • Forklift
  • Blueprint reading
  • Production Management
  • CNC
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Line operator
  • Shipping And Receiving
  • Quality control and tank batching systems
  • Manufacturing
  • Masonry
  • Leadership
  • Welding
  • Automotive Repair
  • Supervising experience
  • Plumbing
  • TIG welding and Mig welding
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Team leadership
  • Safety compliance
  • Die configuration
  • Precision measuring
  • Welding techniques
  • Microsoft word and excel
  • Computer skills
  • Machining
  • Plastics Injection Molding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Equipment maintenance

Certification

Driver's License

Military Service

  • Branch: Army reserves
  • Service Country: United States
  • Rank: E-4 corporal
  • November 2010 to November 2016
  • 12-R interior electrician

Timeline

Tool and Die Machinist, die setter, welder, fabricator

Hp pelzer
10.2018 - Current

Press and nc operator

Eaton
01.2017 - 10.2018

Supervisor/Manager

QPR (Quality Pavement Repair)
11.2014 - 12.2016

Line operator

Newly wed foods
01.2014 - 10.2014

12/Romeo electrician

U.S. Army reserves
11.2010 - 11.2018

High school diploma -

Bradley central high school

12R interior electrician certification - Electrical service entrance, rough in, conduit bending and device installation

12 Romeo Electrical School

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