Timothy Smith
Elyria,OH
Summary
Accomplished Press Operator with a proven track record at Atlantic Tool and Die, enhancing production efficiency through precise machine operation and effective troubleshooting. Skilled in quality control and safety protocols, I consistently uphold high standards while fostering a collaborative work environment. My proactive approach has significantly reduced downtime and improved overall productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
Atlantic Tool and Die
Strongsville, OH
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts..
- Streamlined changeover processes, reducing downtime between production runs in the stamping press department.
- Supported successful product launches by efficiently adapting to new stamping press requirements and processes.
- Increased production efficiency by setting up and operating stamping press machines with precision.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting issues promptly.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
Stamping Press Operator
Trimline Die Corp.
421 E. Commerce Dr. Lagrange OH
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Increased production efficiency by setting up and operating stamping press machines with precision.
- Operate progressive Aida servo presses, ranging from 440-660 tons. Also run 300, 600 ton Minster presses.
- Operate press checking and packaging parts correctly into bins.
- Maintaining part quality throughout production run.
- Checking parts, die, material and machine for defects or issues.
- Changing and feeding new coils for continued production run.
- Change over press at end of run, including banding unfinished coil, removal of die with die car, assisting die setter with removal of die with forklift, bars, assembly and disassembly of additional feed units, including stud and rivet feeders.
- Adjust feed speed and length to maintain continuous running of press and part conformity.
- Perform quality checks with go/no go pins and fixtures, calipers, micrometers, flatness blocks and shim checks for part flatness.
- During setup set lineup of material to ensure proper feeding into die, check sensors and timing of angles.
Press Technician
Shiloh Industries
350 Maple St, Wellington, OH
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Operate progressive die and progressive transfer die presses. Currently trained on 1000 ton and 1600 ton progressive and transfer presses.
- Operate press checking and packaging parts correctly into bins.
- Maintaining part quality throughout production run.
- Checking parts, die, material and machine for defects or issues.
- Changing and feeding new coils for continued production run.
- Change over press at end of run, including banding unfinished coil, removal of die with die car, assisting die setter with removal of die with forklift, setup and removal of transfer/finger bars, assembly and disassembly of additional fees unit.
- Adjust feed speed and length to maintain continuous running of press and part conformity.
- Perform quality checks with go/no go pins and fixtures, calipers, air gauges, edge and trim gauges.
- During setup set lineup of material to ensure proper feeding into die, check sensors and timing of angles. Adjust fingers/grippers to ensure proper positioning of part on pilots in die.
General Laborer
Erie Industrial Products
248 Artino St, Oberlin, OH
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Primary duties included grinding copper parts for next step in production including forming or cnc milling.
- Clean parts after welding and weld brazing by grinding with angle grinder and belt sanders.
- Maintain part dimensions during grinding by checking with squares and calipers.
- Other duties as directed by supervisor.
Stamping Press Operator
LCAS
7470 Industrial Pkwy Dr, Lorain
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Operate progressive die press
- Operate press checking and packaging parts correctly into bins.
- Maintaining part quality throughout production run.
- Checking parts, die, material and machine for defects or issues.
- Changing and feeding new coils for continued production run.
- Change over press at end of run, including banding unfinished coil, removal of die with die car, assisting die setter with removal of die with forklift.
- Adjust feed speed and length to maintain continuous running of press and part conformity.
- Perform quality checks with go/no go pins and fixtures, calipers, air gauges, edge and trim gauges.
- During setup set lineup of material to ensure proper feeding into die, check sensors and timing of ang
Stamping Press Operator
Northern Stamping
6600 Chapek Pkwy, Cleveland, OH
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Operate progressive die and progressive transfer die presses. Experience with 500, 800, 1000 ton mechanical presses. Some experience with 330, 880, 1600 ton AIDA servo presses.
- Operate press checking and packaging parts correctly into bins.
- Maintaining part quality throughout production run.
- Checking parts, die, material and machine for defects or issues.
- Changing and feeding new coils for continued production run.
- Change over press at end of run, including banding unfinished coil, removal of die with die car, assisting die setter with removal of die with forklift, setup and removal of transfer/finger bars, assembly and disassembly of additional fees unit.
- Adjust feed speed and length to maintain continuous running of press and part conformity.
- Perform quality checks with go/no go pins and fixtures, calipers, air gauges, edge and trim gauges.
- During setup set lineup of material to ensure proper feeding into die, check sensors and timing of angles. Adjust fingers/grippers to ensure proper positioning of part on pilots in die
Transfer Press Technician
Autokiniton
190 Jaycox Rd, Avon, OH
01.2018 - 01.2022
- perate progressive die and progressive transfer die presses. Experience with 300, 400, 600 ton progressive and 1200 ton transfer press
- Operate press checking and packaging parts correctly into bins.
- Maintaining part quality throughout production run.
- Checking parts, die, material and machine for defects or issues.
- Changing and feeding new coils for continued production run.
- Change over press at end of run, including banding unfinished coil, removal of die with die car, assisting die setter with removal of die with forklift, setup and removal of transfer/finger bars, assembly and disassembly of additional fees unit.
- Adjust feed speed and length to maintain continuous running of press and part conformity.
- Perform quality checks with go/no go pins and fixtures, calipers, air gauges, edge and trim gauges.
- During setup set lineup of material to ensure proper feeding into die, check sensors and timing of angles. Adjust fingers/grippers to ensure proper positioning of part on pilots in die.
Education
Lorain High School
Lorain OhSkills
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Production monitoring
- Press troubleshooting
- Precision alignment
- Parts lubrication
- Workpiece inspection
- Ram stroke adjustments
- Die selection
- Workpiece positioning
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Machine Start-up and Shut-down
- Hand tools and measuring devices
- Machine setup
- Quality inspections
- Machine calibrations
- Die changes and stop sets
- Safety protocols
- Hand-eye coordination
Timeline
Press Operator
Atlantic Tool and Die
02.2025 - Current
Stamping Press Operator
Trimline Die Corp.
12.2024 - 01.2025
Press Technician
Shiloh Industries
09.2024 - 12.2024
General Laborer
Erie Industrial Products
05.2023 - 07.2023
Stamping Press Operator
LCAS
01.2023 - 04.2023
Stamping Press Operator
Northern Stamping
11.2022 - 01.2023
Transfer Press Technician
Autokiniton
01.2018 - 01.2022
Lorain High School