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Trenton, MI Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional SummaryExceptional metalworker with 45 years of experience building dies with exact dimensions. Nimble employee with knowledge of use of power saws, rules and various hand tools to build quality products. Safety-oriented shop veteran with extensive training on factory etiquette and best practices for healthy workplaces.Skills Computer Skills Electrical Knowledge Fixture Design Precision Machining Hydraulic Systems Surface Grinding Heat Treatment Project Management Material Selection CNC Programming Pneumatic SystemsWork HistoryTool Die Maker Jan 1992 - Mar 2024FCA Chrysler Trenton, MI Enhanced production efficiency by designing and fabricating custom tooling for manufacturing processes. Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance and repairs on die sets and equipment. Collaborated with engineering teams to develop new tools, engine machining operations, and fixtures for improved product quality. Streamlined production workflows by implementing lean manufacturing principles in tool making processes. Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing precision tooling components. Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments within microns. Reduced downtime and increased productivity by promptly troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the manufacturing process. Collaborated with engineers to design, build, and test new tools for better performance in various applications. Enhanced workplace safety by regularly inspecting tools and equipment to ensure optimal working conditions. Streamlined processes through the development of custom jigs, fixtures, and templates for easier production tasks. Contributed to cost savings by reworking existing tools instead of purchasing new ones when possible. Assisted in training new apprentices on proper tool making techniques, resulting in a more skilled workforce. Maintained clear communication with team members throughout projects to ensure all requirements were met accurately and efficiently. Increased product quality through meticulous attention to detail during tool fabrication and assembly processes. Implemented continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing current processes and suggesting enhancements for greater efficiency. Consistently met deadlines for project completion through effective time management and organizational skills. Conducted root cause analysis on recurring issues within the production process leading to targeted improvements which resulted in minimization of defects produced. Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency. Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions. Created blueprints for new tool designs. Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances. Seamlessly interacted with quality control team ensuring adherence to specifications and contributing to a reduction in the number of rejected products. Inspected final products for quality and functionality. Calibrated NTC machines, Landis and MAG instruments. Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and SPC specifications.EducationToolmaker Apprenticeship : Tool And Die Technology 1992 Henry Ford Early College-Advanced Manufacturing Dearborn, MI |