Trey Blandford
Louisville,KY
Summary
Experienced Tool & Die Maker with strong CNC operation, blueprint reading, die repair, and precision grinding skills. Known for tight-tolerance work, tool setup, and dependable production support.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool & Die Maker
Mission Tool and Machine LLC
Louisville, Kentucky
11.2016 - Current
- Crafted precision tools and dies in toolroom support for manufacturing equipment.
- Read blueprints and schematics to assist custom tooling repair work.
- Set up mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses for production tasks.
- Fitted, assembled, and adjusted tooling parts for production use.
- Inspected finished parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Repaired worn dies and fixtures in plant maintenance shop.
- Enhanced junior toolmakers' skills through comprehensive training on safe shop practices and methods.
- Coordinated tooling changes with engineers and production staff to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing updates on projects and collaborating on solutions. discussing current projects, upcoming deadlines and any issues that arise.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working around potentially hazardous machinery and materials.
- Operated CNC mills, lathes, grinders and other machinery used in the manufacture of tools and parts.
- Inspected finished products prior to shipment in order to verify accuracy according to customer specs.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to junior technicians on proper use of machines and equipment.
- Worked effectively within extremely tight tolerances to produce precision results.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machining
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY12-2020
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- CNC machining
- Tool setup
- Precision grinding
- Die repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Production support
- Heat treatment
Certification
- Journeyman Tool Maker
Timeline
Tool & Die Maker
Mission Tool and Machine LLC
11.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Machining
Jefferson Community And Technical College