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Certification
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TRAVIS HENTON

Toledo,OH

Summary

Toolmaker with over 11 years of experience in injection mold tooling and machining. Areas of expertise include CNC and manual machining with a specialization in EDM machining, hand working, injection mold building and maintenance, and general facility and machine maintenance. Consistent experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Completed schooling and certification as a Toolmaker, earned an associate degree in mechanical studies, and have spent multiple years studying electrical engineering.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Toolmaker CNC Programmer/Operator

Basilius Inc.
02.2019 - Current
  • Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
  • Specialized in Electrical Discharge Machining
  • Maintained and repaired tools, equipment and machines.
  • Programmed various computer numerically controlled tools to accurately produce parts according to specifications.
  • Operated CAD/Cam software for machining digital blueprints and projects.
  • Operated precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
  • Machined parts with both CNC and manual equipment.
  • Welded parts and equipment for both repairs and engineering changes.
  • Hand worked parts and tools for repairs and fine engineering changes.

Tooling Technician

Norplas Industries Inc
08.2011 - 02.2019
  • Maintained and repaired tools, equipment and machines.
  • Frequently diagnosed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems and determined how to correct them.
  • Followed routine maintenance checklist for injection mold tooling.
  • Operated precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
  • Machined parts with both CNC and manual equipment.
  • Welded parts and equipment for both repairs and engineering changes.
  • Hand worked parts and tools for repairs and fine engineering changes.
  • Machined components based off blueprints.
  • Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.

Forklift Operator

Cardinal Services Inc, Northwood Placement Center
10.2010 - 08.2011
  • Stocked, staged and transported goods.
  • Loaded and unloaded pieces conveyor systems for production line use.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes and forklift operation.

Bike Technician/Sales Associate

DICK'S Sporting Goods
07.2008 - 08.2010
  • Assembled and repaired bikes and exercise equipment.
  • Assisted costumers in product selection and sales.
  • Participated in restocking, revamping store layouts, and inventorying merchandise.

Education

Associates of Technical Studies - Mechanical

Owens Community College
Toledo
12.2017

Skills

  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
  • GTAW and GMAW Welding
  • Manual Machining
  • Electrical Discharge Machining
  • Injection Mold Creation and Maintenance
  • Forklift Operation
  • 3D Printer Programming and Operation
  • Operational Safety
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Maintenance Processes

Certification

Tool and Die/Mold Maker CertificateMachining Certificate ​GTAW Welding Certificate

Additional Certifications

State of Ohio Tool and Die Maker Journeyman Certificate
Machining Certificate 

GTAW Welding Certificate

Timeline

Toolmaker CNC Programmer/Operator

Basilius Inc.
02.2019 - Current

Tooling Technician

Norplas Industries Inc
08.2011 - 02.2019

Forklift Operator

Cardinal Services Inc, Northwood Placement Center
10.2010 - 08.2011

Bike Technician/Sales Associate

DICK'S Sporting Goods
07.2008 - 08.2010

Associates of Technical Studies - Mechanical

Owens Community College
TRAVIS HENTON