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Trent Springer

Molding Manager
Milford,NE

Overview

56
56
years of professional experience

Work History

Molding Manager

Lincoln Tool & Design
Lincoln , NE
01.2020 - Current
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Project Coordinator/Project Estimator

Lincoln Tool & Design
Lincoln , NE
01.2017 - Current
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for production.

Tool Design Manager

Lincoln Tool & Design
Lincoln , NE
01.2004 - 01.2020
  • Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
  • Created materials and designs in Solidworks & Creo for use in tool designs & shop prints
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
  • Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Tool Designer

Lincoln Tool & Design
Lincoln , NE
01.1996 - 01.2020
  • Designed tools based on part and customer requirements
  • Plastic injection molds
  • Weld fixtures for both manual weld stations and robot fixtures.
  • Assembly fixtures
  • Automated machinery assembly, machining or testing
  • AutoCad, Pro-e, Solidworks & Creo


Tool Maker

Lincoln Tool & Design
Lincoln , NE
07.1994 - 01.2000
  • Machine parts using various shop equipment
  • Capable of running all equipment in the shop, Manual machines, CNC machines, grinders, mills & lathes
  • Assemble and trouble shoot form fit and function
  • Maintain lead time and hit delivery dates
  • Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances.
  • Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
  • Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.

Apprentice Tool Maker

Plasco Inc.
Longmont , CO
07.1991 - 07.1994
  • Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances.
  • Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
  • Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
  • Assembled, maintained and operated equipment to produce products throughout assembly.

Education

Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology

Southeast Community College Area
Milford, NE
06.1991

High School Diploma -

Seward High School
Seward, NE
05.1989

Skills

  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Precise Measurements
  • Project Management
  • Reading Blueprints
  • Time Management
  • Project Requirements
  • Manufacturing Procedures
  • Employee Performance
  • Marketing Activities
  • Budget Management

Timeline

Molding Manager

Lincoln Tool & Design
01.2020 - Current

Project Coordinator/Project Estimator

Lincoln Tool & Design
01.2017 - Current

Tool Design Manager

Lincoln Tool & Design
01.2004 - 01.2020

Tool Designer

Lincoln Tool & Design
01.1996 - 01.2020

Tool Maker

Lincoln Tool & Design
07.1994 - 01.2000

Apprentice Tool Maker

Plasco Inc.
07.1991 - 07.1994

Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology

Southeast Community College Area

High School Diploma -

Seward High School
Trent SpringerMolding Manager