Trez-Mynn Criss II
Sauk Rapids,MN
Summary
Motivated toolmaker and student with a strong foundation in precision machining, setup, and inspection. Experience includes repairing worn tooling, maintaining shop equipment, and diagnosing issues such as flash, wear, and misalignment. Ready to support reliable production and high-quality part output while continuing to learn.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Maker 1
T.O. Plastics
Clearwater, Minnesota
02.2026 - Current
- Fabricated precision tools and dies in tool room environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for tool maker assignments.
- Inspected finished tools using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
- Assembled, fitted, and adjusted tool components for proper alignment.
- Performed maintenance on presses, fixtures, and shop equipment.
- Repaired worn tooling and replaced damaged machine parts.
- Followed safety procedures and coordinated with production teams.
- Maintained tooling records and tracked part conditions during production support.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, CNC Machines,drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Diagnosed problems such as flash, wear, misalignment, sticking or damaged component.
- Continuing to learn more advanced toolmaking techniques from Toolmakers II/III
CNC Machinist
Ichor Systems
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Set up CNC mills and lathes for precision Ichor Systems components.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and work instructions for machining jobs.
- Loaded raw material and secured fixtures for accurate part runs.
- Monitored machine operations and adjusted offsets for stable cuts.
- Measured finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Inspected machined surfaces for tolerance, finish, and defect standards.
- Maintained tooling, coolant, and machine cleanliness in production areas.
- Recorded production data and communicated setup issues with team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tech Highschool
St Cloud, MN05-2025
Associate of Science - Tool Making
St Cloud Technical College
St Cloud, MNSkills
- Blueprint reading
- Precision machining
- CNC setup
- Tool and die making
- Dimensional inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Process documentation
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Quality inspection
- Machine setup
- Tool maintenance
- Computer skills
- Safety procedures
- Tolerance verification
- Multitasking capacity
- Parts assembly
- Machining Process Knowledge
Timeline
Tool Maker 1
T.O. Plastics
02.2026 - Current
CNC Machinist
Ichor Systems
01.2025 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Tech Highschool
Associate of Science - Tool Making
St Cloud Technical College