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Ty Thompson

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Summary

Experienced Fabricator in creating high-quality precision parts for range of industrial sectors. Organized in set-up, operation and maintenance of diverse fabrication equipment. Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of team. Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabricator/Tool Maker

Danfoss
02.2011 - Current
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
  • Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
  • Utilized CAD software to create detailed drawings of metal parts and assemblies.
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Tool And Die Technology

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
05.2011

Skills

  • Welding and fabrication
  • Machinery Operation
  • Repair work
  • Blueprints and Specifications
  • Manual Machining
  • CNC Machining
  • Oxy-Fuel Cutting
  • Plasma cutting
  • CAD/CAM
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Fabricator/Tool Maker

Danfoss
02.2011 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Tool And Die Technology

Iowa Central Community College
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