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69830 Bartoletti Brooks
Houston
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+1 (555) 739 0518
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Experience
Experience
Chicago, IL
Tool Maker
Chicago, IL
Graham-Satterfield
Chicago, IL
Tool Maker
- Assist the Engineering and Manufacturing Departments in developing methods to incorporate process product improvement ideas
- Provides instruction and guidance to Tool & Die Maker A’s and assists in their training (internal or state approved apprenticeship)
- Plan work to be performed and determine methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or our own designs
- Perform specialty operations as requested by mold makers and tool management
- Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to reduce labor and operating costs
- Identify key areas of improvement in our system and communicate these effectively to management, including identifying and recommending equipment for toolroom
- Assists in the implementations and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all tooling equipment
Detroit, MI
BTD Tool Maker
Detroit, MI
Skiles Inc
Detroit, MI
BTD Tool Maker
- Arranges layout of tool steel and other related components on die set and records instructions for drilling, sawing. Works with EDM operators by giving oral or written burning instructions
- Assists with heat-treat and drawback of tool steel, making efficient use of oven time. Makes recommendations as to the type of steel used per application
- Assembles die using all components necessary whether drawn on a print, planned or improvised
- Checks tool steel clearance. Checks timing of die (cutoff to form). Checks slug holes and other interference’s and all other die related operations
- Organizes time and material for own jobs
- Displays efficient and exemplary conduct for others to follow
- Assists Tool room shift lead people in the testing and trying out of dies, making sure the dies function properly and are ready for inspection by Quality Assurance
present
Boston, MA
Lead Mold / Tool Maker
Boston, MA
Barrows, Stoltenberg and Schmeler
present
Boston, MA
Lead Mold / Tool Maker
present
- Provide leadership and mentoring to employees including assisting with training of employees
- Planning and scheduling work assignments of tooling team
- Read and interpret complicated drawings, work to extremely close tolerances, manufacture all types of special tools and electrodes
- Makes, alters, and repairs gauges, jigs, fixtures, special machines, and other devices
- Work with outside tooling vendors when necessary
- Makes, alters, and repairs dies and molds of an extremely complex, intricate, precise nature
- Work from complicated drawings, handbook formulas, and instructions
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Machine Tool
Bachelor’s Degree in Machine Tool
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor’s Degree in Machine Tool
Skills
Skills
- Strong ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization to achieve operational results and positive working relations
- Attention to detail
- Planning of tool making jobs and establishing the best machining method to deliver high quality, high precisions tools
- Ability to work with all machine shop equipment and apply practical knowledge of characteristics of metals, machine capabilities and machining processes. Understand how CAD/CAM machining relates to tooling
- Ability to listen to people, explain difficult issues to reach a mutual understanding and build alignment among team members and departments
- Manufacturing environment requiring the knowledge and use of special safety precautions
- Ability to communicate all issues, concerns or questions to management
- Ability to investigate tooling problems and bench test new tools for proper fitting, clearances, and tolerances
- Ability to identify and resolve clearly defined problems
- Conduct experiments to validate machine repeatability
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Disassembles, inspects cleans, repairs, and reassembles tools and dies according to established procedures and utilizing one or more of the following: handtools, pneumatic tools, grinders, lathes, mills, EDM’s, calipers, veneers, and metric rulers. Ensures that the tools and dies meet established written and verbal specifications
- Maintains tooling maintenance records on all tools, dies, and related equipment on forms provided
- Diagnoses die problems by reading and inspecting blueprints and discussing the problems with Metal Stamping, Quality Assurance or Molding personnel
- Provides instruction and guidance to Tool & Die Maker A’s and assists in their training (internal or state approved apprenticeship)
- Operates and setups various types of machining equipment
- May program EDM machines using ladder logic/PLCs in order to fabricate tools and equipment
- May program CNC Milling machines using various software applications
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, and 5-8 years experience with molds. Two year technical or trade school degree preferred
- General knowledge of molds including: how to assembly and disassemble components of a molds, wiring of a hot runner system and polishing techniques
- This position is open for a 2nd shift operations (3:00PM - 12:00AM)
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Services and maintains assigned tooling and molds
- Cleans and services molds in and out of the press
- Performs maintenance and repairs on tools in and out of the press
- Splits molds, operates mold rotator, loads and unloads trucks and mold carts
- Makes power, thermocouples and corepull cables
- Rebuilds hot runner systems
- Services and rebuilds hydraulic cylinders and troubleshoots hydraulic problems with molds
- Operates various machines such as: lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, etc
- Must be able to properly operate Tool Tugger to transport tools
- Welds (mig, tig and stick) as required
- Reads drawings and prints
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and works overtime as required
- Maintains a clean and safe work area
- Completes documentation of activities as required
- Submits cost reduction and Innovation ideas
- Performs other tasks as assigned
- Required: Associate's Degree in Technical Field with an emphasis in Machining and Welding
- One year manufacturing experience. One year continuous work experience
- Must be able to operate overhead crane to move and set-up tools for tool work
- Must have good problem solving skills
- Must have excellent math skills and basic understanding of SPC principles
- Must work well with others. Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Fabricate tools, dies, fixtures, and other production aids
- Fabricate samples to support new product development
- Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to reduce labor and operating costs
- 10 years tool and die making experience
- Ability to create and work from tooling specifications and CAD drawings
- Operate machine shop equipment and measuring instruments
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAM systems
- Journeyman toolmakers licence
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- U.S. citizen in order to obtain and maintain government security clearance
- 5 years experience making products from blue prints, CAD models and/or sketches
- 5 years experience in a production department assembling or inspecting complex parts and assemblies
- Completion of formal Tool and Die apprenticeship with certificate or 5 years equivalent experience or on the job training and knowledge (minimum 8,000 hours Tool Maker specific on-the-job experience or training)
- 5 years CAD CAM programming software experience
- 5 years experience programming, setup and operating CNC mills and lathes including multi-axis equipment, mill turns, wire EDM, grinders and other machining equipment
- Solidworks or equivalent modeling program experience
- Experience programming and setting up coordinate measuring machines
- Experience using various measurement tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, comparators, or other instruments
- Ability to perform shop math calculations including those requiring algebra and trigonometry
- Experience fabricating a variety of prototype parts, fixtures and gages to extremely close tolerances, using all available manufacturing techniques and technologies
- Experience troubleshooting, developing and implementing technical solutions
- Computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite software and/or equivalent
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Tool Maker, st Shift Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
- 6+ years direct experience as a Toolmaker is required
- 6+ years’ experience programming and operating all manual machines required for tool making, including Bridgeport, Lathes, Grinders, as well as all other related manual machines, hand tools, welding and heat treat operations
- 6+ years’ experience in programming and operating CNC equipment, including Milling Machines
- Utilize CAM software in the fabrication of tools, fixtures and gages is required
- Ability to interpret Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances appropriately is required
- Foundry and Mold Making familiarity is required
- Ability to utilize CAD software is highly desirable
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Tool Maker, nd Shift Resume Examples & Samples
- 2+ years direct experience as a Toolmaker is required
- 2+ years experience programming and operating all manual machines required for tool making, including Bridgeport, Lathes, Grinders, as well as all other related manual machines, hand tools, welding and heat treat operations
- 2+ years experience in programming and operating CNC equipment, including Milling Machines, Lathes, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, as well as other CNC equipment
- Ability to utilize Unigraphics CAD software is highly desirable
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Tool Maker, nd Shift Resume Examples & Samples
- 2 + years direct experience as a Toolmaker is required
- 2+ years’ experience programming and operating all manual machines required for tool making, including Bridgeport, Lathes, Grinders, as well as all other related manual machines, hand tools, welding and heat treat operations is required
- 2+ years’ experience in programming and operating CNC equipment is required, including Milling Machines, Lathes, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, as well as other CNC equipment
- Medical Device industry experience is preferred
- Regulated Industry experience is highly preferred
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators
- Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications
- Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
- File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together
- Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools
- Inspect finished tools for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects
- Performs any difficult layout, construction, and diagnosis of highly intricate progressive tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and machine parts
- Compares measurements to specifications using micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks and other measurement tools
- Applies knowledge of materials, machining, mathematics and blueprint reading to resolve fabrication or assembly problems
- Work from CAD drawings and operation sheets with minimal supervision
- Must be mechanically inclined with problem solving skills related to rework requests
- Detail-oriented, well organized, self motivated with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to read and interpret advanced blueprints to create specialized tools and molds
- Precision is essential
- Tool makers need to ensure that the finished products are flaw free to the smallest detail
- Advanced measurement and test equipment ability, able to use a number of hand tools and large scale machines to finish their products
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Willing and able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
- Experience in Manufacturing (electronic components)
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of proper use of measuring tools/gauges and cutting tools
- Understanding of blueprints and following established processes & procedures
- Excellent communication and shop math skills including trigonometry
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
- Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
- Ability to perform the physical labor necessary
- Ability to concentrate visually at high intensity while operating machinery
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Verify fixture setup meets acceptable quality standards regarding milling and boring sizes, depths, angles, or other specifications
- Install, align, and secure tooling, attachments, and part on machine
- Assemble cutting tools in toolholders and position toolholders in machine magazines
- Load control media, such as tape, card, or disk, in machine controller or enter commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database
- Perform dimensional inspection of various products using measuring instruments such as calipers gauge blocks, micrometers and dial indicators
- Calculate and set machine controls to position spindle in relationship to part and to regulate factors such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow
- Operate machine and monitor displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions
- Stop machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications
- Enter commands or manually adjust machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining
- Operate machine manually to perform non-automated functions
- Discuss control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems
- Clean machine, tooling, and parts and perform equipment PM as assigned
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Uses precision measuring and gauging tools to perform required inspection before, during and after machining
- Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and blanking and compound dies
- Sets up, runs off and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same
- Maintain cleanliness of work area and assigned equipment
- Follow all safety guidelines and wear proper PPE when in the manufacturing area
- Perform additional duties assigned by supervisor or management. Preferred Candidate Identified
- Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company 5-year training program to satisfaction of Plant Training Committee
- Tool design and CAD preferred
- Progressive die preferred
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Diagnose, repair and build all types of tools and dies and perform machining operations on tool room machines, using all necessary machine attachments to make replacement parts, tools, and dies
- Planning of tool making jobs and establishing the best machining method to deliver high quality, high precisions tools
- Plan work to be performed and determine methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or our own designs
- Assists in the estimating, planning, and timely completion of assigned work
- Operates various types of machine shop equipment (manual/CNC) to complete assignment as required. Select cutting tools, holding fixtures, machine feeds and speeds, collects and lubricants and gear ratios for all kinds of metals and pieces to be worked
- Advanced programming of CNC equipment such as Vertical Milling Centers, Wire EDM’s, Sinker EDM’s utilizing CADCAM systems
- Works from and interprets blue prints and 3D models to create or modify, molds, dies, tools and fixtures
- Ability to investigate tooling problems and bench test new tools for proper fitting, clearances, and tolerances
- Must possess good technical judgment and able to set logical action plans for tool trouble shooting and risk mitigation
- Records data required to accurately track mold, die maintenance activity
- Work with maintenance/facilities and vendors on the installation, repair, and maintenance of toolroom equipment
- Conduct experiments to validate machine repeatability
- Identify key areas of improvement in our system and communicate these effectively to management, including identifying and recommending equipment for toolroom
- Regular reporting of progress to the management team, both verbally and through written reports
- Maintains the work area through good housekeeping and safety practice in accordance to 5S standards
- Consistently challenge oneself to improve on process and efficiency
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Minimum 10 years’ experience programming CNC controllers and post processors, working knowledge of Esprit 2D/3D/ Freeform CAM software required
- Minimum 10 years’ experience setting up and operating CNC machines to hold tolerances of +/-0.0001 in a medical environment for mold, dies, and fixtures
- Minimum 10 years’ experience with computer-Aided Engineering / Design / Drafting, proficiency with SolidWorks required
- Fundamental understanding GD&T tolerances and dimensions for high precision medical devices
- Familiar with Lean techniques to streamline and improve machine shop job flow
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral are required
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and operating procedures. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization is required
- Competent with use of personal computers and related software is desirable, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project is required
- Must possess excellent Communication (Technical, Oral, Written)
- Must possess excellent technical judgment and able to set logical action plan and technical problem resolution
- Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ration and percent to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to discern trends, and analyze operational and financial reports
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Studies blueprints or specifications and visualizes shape of die, part, or tool
- Measures, marks, and scribes metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments, such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers
- Sets up and operates machine tools, such as band saw, lathes, milling machines, drill press and grinders to machine parts
- Lifts, positions, and secures machined parts on surface plate or worktable, using hoist, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates
- Smooths and polishes flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloth, or power grinder
- Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators
- Fits and assembles parts, using bolts, glue, and other fasteners, and hand tools, such as hammers and wrenches
- Checks part or tool for hardness using hardness tester
- Repairs or modifies tools and dies, using machine tools and hand tools
- Assemble tools, fixtures from assembly drawings
- Construct and repair special tooling molds and dies
- Assist the Engineering and Manufacturing Departments in developing methods to incorporate process product improvement ideas
- Provide troubleshooting assistance on process problems involving tooling
- Fabrication of jigs and fixtures as needed to support manufacturing operations
- Tool and Die Maker experience required (minimum 5 years)
- Knowledge of engineering concepts and terminology
- Must be computer literate and knowledgeable of Microsoft Office
- High School Diploma or GED (secondary education is a real plus)
- Tool and Die Maker certification or college education preferred
- Graduate of a technical school with a journeyman’s rating as tool & die maker or equivalent is required
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Completion of formal Tool and Die apprenticeship with certificate or 5 years equivalent experience or on the job training
- 5 years experience programming, setup and operating CNC mills and lathes including multi-axis equipment, mill turns, wire EDM, grinders and/or other machining equipment
- CAD CAM programming software experience
- Experience making products from blue prints, CAD models and/or sketches
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Tool Maker / Tool Shop Resume Examples & Samples
- Run a manual lathe and mill
- Read part drawings and blueprints accurately
- Understand different metals and how they machine differently
- Accurately measure parts using hand gauges, such as but not limited to micrometers, calipers, bore gauges
- Convert from metric to standard and back
- Understands the basics of CNC
- Program using conversational programming
- Understand basic heat treating methods
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Tool Maker / Mold Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Prior injection molding tool repair experience preferred
- Experience running a Bridgeport and a Lathe
- Ability to tear down a tool
- Good understanding of hydraulics
- Must be capable of using a variety of machine-shop tools
- Excellent math-skills
- Internal Customer service oriented
- Capable of excelling in a fast-paced work environment
- Previous exposure to TS 16949 and ISO 14001 helpful
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Able to read basic tool prints and sketches, make simple setups for machining, use various precision measuring instruments
- Proficient in operating engine lathe, Bridgeport, band saw, grinding machine, and lifting and hoisting equipment
- Knowledgeable of tool design and the usage of tool steels
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Mold / Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA
- Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value
- Set up and operate all tool room equipment including EDM, and improvise where equipment is limited
- Read and interpret complicated drawings, work to extremely close tolerances, manufacture all types of special tools and electrodes
- Builds and repairs molds from piece part prints
- Use of variety of precision measuring instruments, hand tools, machine shop equipment and mills, lathes, grinders, EDM
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair hot runner tooling
- 2-year Associate degree in Machine Tool or equivalent
- At least 3 years’ experience in injection molding and tooling field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience and understanding of G-code programming or CNC programming
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform tooling repair using various methods of machining and hand work
- Operates various tool room machining equipment and welding operations
- Assists in the implementations and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all tooling equipment
- 2 year trade school, tool & die or applied sciences
- Must have good organizational skills
- Must exhibit high integrity and honesty
- Must be proficient in using lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and saws
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BTD Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Reviews blueprints and understands die designs. Analyzes how the die works before it is made. Suggests improvements and finds potential problems
- Foresees each step of die construction before work starts, organizing the steps in construction to maximize efficiency
- Performs repair work by planning out methods on which to fix the dies, drawing on own expertise, and then subsequently completing the job
- Operates all machines at their maximum rate of productivity, while holding tight tolerances. Promotes this level of production to others
- Assumes responsibility for the different setups in grinding, milling and jig boring operations. Plans all styles of setups as required, using creativity and ingenuity
- Arranges layout of tool steel and other related components on die set and records instructions for drilling, sawing. Works with EDM operators by giving oral or written burning instructions
- Assists with heat-treat and drawback of tool steel, making efficient use of oven time. Makes recommendations as to the type of steel used per application
- Assembles die using all components necessary whether drawn on a print, planned or improvised
- Checks tool steel clearance. Checks timing of die (cutoff to form). Checks slug holes and other interference’s and all other die related operations
- Organizes time and material for own jobs
- Displays efficient and exemplary conduct for others to follow
- Assists Tool room shift lead people in the testing and trying out of dies, making sure the dies function properly and are ready for inspection by Quality Assurance
- Resolves problems on dies using creative, independent thought
- Suggests time saving and problem-solving ideas
- Contributes, as needed, to other production/manufacturing-related areas
- Performs all duties in a safe manner, complying with the safety rules and regulations
- Maintains a safe and clean work area
- Uses Axapta software programs to enter time/payroll information, job information, etc
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Learn the fine points of the job from the Tool & Die Makers A
- Clean machines and tool room equipment
- Look at hold dimensional tolerances called out on drawings
- Read blueprints
- Follow all safety rules and safety procedures
- Must observe all good housekeeping practices
- Regular attendance is a requirement of this position
- 5+ years toolroom machinist experience preferred
- Good mechanical aptitude needed. Proficiency with math and print reading necessary
- Must be skilled with lathe and mill work as well as grinding skills
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform specialty operations as requested by mold makers and tool management
- EDM, Bridgeport, grinding, polishing, etc
- Help fine-tune molds based on feedback from molding department and requests from mold makers
- Repair molds based on feedback from molding department
- Change mold versions
- T/R housekeeping, keep machine centers and personal tools orderly
- Participate in corrective / preventive action reviews (assist production in troubleshooting)
- Minimum of three years injection molding tooling experience
- Qualified on certain tool room equipment
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Working knowledge of stainless steel, tivanium, Zimaloy, UHMPWE plastic, ceramics, cold and hot rolled steel, brass, tool steels, aluminum, rubber, and castings
- Capable of laying out work in the most cost-effective manner from the information available
- Tool & Die Apprenticeship Certification
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform timely and thorough inspections of all components necessary to assemble individual trim dies as components are delivered to the assembly department
- Working with the large surface grinder, ensure that all die plates are ground flat and parallel as a foundation for the assembly process
- Provide timely machining performance feedback to die plate mill operator(s) and Area Coordinator
- Use CNC or manual grinding, milling, and turning machines to make changes or alterations to die components as needed
- Assemble dies using accepted machine shop practices to ensure the highest quality
- Compile die inspection data as the die is being assembled and complete all necessary documentation
- Prepare assembled dies for shipment
- Adhere to all appropriate SOIs and lend assistance when new job process documentation and/or changes to existing process documentation is necessary
- Tool, set-up, program and operate CNC/manual milling, grinding, and turning machines to provide tooling components, gages, inspection fixtures and/or project support components
- Review all processes/procedures and generate ideas to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Keep work area clean, neat, and organized
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
- Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety rules
- Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
- Education or Equivalent Experience: High School Graduate plus completion of a formal apprenticeship program (State Certification), Trade School graduate, or certified experience
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience
- Familiarity with surface grinding machines and techniques
- 5-10%
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform mold and die repair and maintenance
- Assemble and disassemble tools and dies, including inserts and cavities
- Build replacement tooling to tolerance per print
- Set up and operate Tool Room equipment (lathes, milling machines, and grinders) holding close tolerances
- Machine new parts
- 4+ years of experience in a tool and die shop, Journeyman or equivalent highly preferred
- Read and interpret mold prints
- Have a practical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving
- Proficient in the use of measuring devices (calipers and micrometers)
- Understand mold construction and mechanical function
- Ability to work independently or within a team
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Diploma in Tool & Die making from reputed university providing specialized training in Tool and die Making or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 3 to 5 years hands on working experience in manufacturing, Maintaining, setting up dies on press machines and troubleshooting production issues. Experience in Transfer die & Progressive stamping with complex forming/Coining is preferred
- Precision machining skill is must
- Good command in both Spoken and written English
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Tool Maker B Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or currently enrolled in Machine Tool Technology Courses
- 2 years of Machine Tool experience
- Machining experience with manual and CNC milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, jig grinders, etc
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Composite Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Under limited supervision and working in a loud manufacturing environment with a variety of epoxy agents, this position lays out, fabricates and assembles complex metalworking dies, molds, composite, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, engineering designs/drawings, models, tool orders, manufacturing service requests, engineering or shop specifications, and verbal descriptions
- Uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; computes dimensions; determines machining and material or parts required
- Performs complex precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; may recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solves problems relating to unusual materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process
- May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures and may provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff
- Typically requires High school diploma and five or more years of progressive work experience
- Additional work experience in an environment using composite pre-preg materials and epoxy resin systems may be substituted in lieu of education
- Must be able to read and interpret a variety of complex engineering design drawings; satisfactorily complete complex engineering calculations; have complete knowledge and use of measuring instruments such as scales, protractors and calipers; interpret very detailed descriptions and instructions for making appropriate tools; and have complete knowledge and experience using a variety of shop tools such as lathes, mills, planners, band saws, table saws, belt & disk sanders, grinders, drill press, hydraulic press, shear and brake, and hand tools such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, x-acto knives, electric heat gun and fixtures such as mold and mandrels
- Must be able to work in a loud environment, work extended hours as required, and be able to lift tools and assemblies weighing up to 60 lbs
- Knowledge of composite pre-preg materials and epoxy resin systems is desired
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Manufacture and repair tools and dies as required
- Ensures that tools, dies and stampings are made to required specifications
- Accurately builds, repairs, and debugs stamping dies
- Ability to communicate affectively. (Demonstrated interpersonal skills)
- Demonstrated “team” mentality- teamwork requirements
- Active contribution to process and department improvements
- Active participation in leadership by example
- Be a self starter
- Maintains preventive maintenance on equipment, dies and tools. Cleans and lubricates machines as required
- Solicits work from management team when necessary and elevates issues as required
- Complies with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Reads all MSDS’ and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil, steel and chemical labeling and storage requirements
- State accredited apprenticeship certification or 10+ years related experience highly preferred
- Ability to enter data into automated system as required (e.g. MRP)
- Inspection: Visual and manual
- Ability to accurately use inspection equipment (e.g. micrometer, calipers, functional gages, comparators, etc.)
- Performs basic math with Geometry and Trigonometry calculations. Calculate punch to die clearances. Blanking and forming tonnage calculations. Spring travel and pressure calculations
- Competent in the set up and operation of all standard machine shop equipment, (e.g. lathes, milling machines, drill presses saws and grinders)
- An understanding of power punch press functions (e.g. stroke, ram adjustment, shut height, pilot release and stock alignment)
- Follows verbal and written instructions
- Ability to accurately complete standard work
- Ability to communicate all issues, concerns or questions to management
- Flexible in duties, work-flow, and priorities
- Ability to work over-time as required
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Lead Mold / Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Exchanging product, process and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide
- Provide leadership and mentoring to employees including assisting with training of employees
- Planning and scheduling work assignments of tooling team
- Work from complicated drawings, handbook formulas, and instructions
- Makes, alters, and repairs dies and molds of an extremely complex, intricate, precise nature
- Makes, alters, and repairs gauges, jigs, fixtures, special machines, and other devices
- Follow safety rules and keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition
- Program CNC equipment
- Maintain spare parts inventory and order parts when necessary
- Work with outside tooling vendors when necessary
- Help evaluate the quality of existing and new tooling
- 2-year Associate degree in Machine Tool or successful completion of apprenticeship program
- At least 10 years’ experience in injection molding and tooling field
- Experience and understanding of CNC programming
- Excellent computer skills including Excel and Microsoft systems (e.g. Word, Outlook)
- Team player demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work with little supervision
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Apprentice Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Setup, run and inspect a variety of tool room machines, manual and CNC
- Run a variety of tool room machines (manual & CNC) for “make to print” requests
- Build tooling and fixturing for any and all applications
- Maintain and improve capabilities and standards established in the precision machining operation
- Review and revise SOPs that apply to specific job duties
- Certification or AAS in precision machining preferred
- Hands on experience working in a shop or trade preferred
- Working knowledge in GD&T standards
- Strong PC skills preferred
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Tool Maker & Team Leader Resume Examples & Samples
- Project a flexible, proactive approach, coupled with willingness to work overtime and shifts as required, to ensure the output objectives are achieved
- Support new part introduction development
- Support the Team in achieving team, departmental and individual objectives and KPI's
- Apprentice trained or equivalent experience
- Competency in the use of hand gauges, inspection equipment and computerised measurement equipment
- Experience in operating Lathe, Bridgeport Milling Machine and Surface Grinder would be advantageous
- Team player with the ability to work to high standards
- Positive can do attitude and collaborative team ethic
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Injection Mold Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- 5 years Multi-Cavity, Multi-shot Injection Mold manufacturing experience
- Manual Machinist Experience
- Job Shop Experience
- Experience with Injection Mold repair and service
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EDM Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous experience programming & running a Sinker EDM
- Attend kick-off meetings to improve knowledge of Mold design and mold build techniques
- Plan and schedule jobs to meet quoted hours and delivery dates, Prepare needed prints and instructions to coordinate helpers as needed
- Clearly communicate and explain the most efficient method of manufacture to others
- Complete paperwork or instructions for additional details to be performed for mold assembly
- Assess completed jobs for improvements with necessary personnel for future efficiency
- Clean equipment and machines after use and communicate any necessary maintenance to Shop Supervisor
- Work overtime and weekends per delivery and production requirements
- Additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Shop Supervisor or ME Group
- Minimum 3 to 5 years with Sinker EDP experience
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience as a Journeyman Mold Maker
- Must be efficient in operating all manual equipment related to Mold Repair/Mold Making such as Bridgeport Mill, Toolmaker lathe, Surface Grinder, Carbide Cutter Grinder, Drill Press, Band Saw
- Efficient at programming and operating shop machinery (CNC Machining Centers, High-Speed- Milling Knowledge, EDM sinker)
- Computer skills, for inter-office email and job communication
- MasterCam and or Solidworks experience a definite plus
- Prefer to own his own tools such as Micrometers, Calipers, Indicators, Gages, etc
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Thorough knowledge of inspection equipment and techniques
- Use geometry, trigonometry, shop mathematics and calculator proficiently
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Lead Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead in repairs and engineering changes to tooling
- Troubleshooting processes
- Team player with the ability to work on miniature, close-tolerance parts and fixtures
- Develop Toolroom Technicians to increase their knowledge and skills in the areas of troubleshooting and mold repair techniques
- Adheres to approved Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures
- Ability to listen to people and explain difficult issues to reach a mutual understanding and build alignment among team members and departments
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Associates Degree and or Journeyman Card. Requires journeyman machinist skills and a basic knowledge of mold building processes
- Ability to work with all machine shop equipment and apply practical knowledge of characteristics of metals, machine capabilities and machining processes. Understand how CAD/CAM machining relates to tooling
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Tool Maker / Inspector Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures (safety, quality, employment, expenses, training, PPE etc.) and inspect Injection tooling to a defined specification
- Complete and maintain documentation and records in accordance with the Company's defined products as well as support business control and audit requirements
- Assist in the development and operation of maintenance cost recovery
- Maintain safe working practices, within the department and also in support of the wider safety agenda
- Work alongside a large multi-skilled team within the Manufacturing Services department
- Apprentice trained to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Competency in the use of hand gauges, inspection equipment and computerised measurement equipment with the ability to programme CMM's
- Experience of working in a lean manufacturing, production facility
- Experience in operating Lathe, Bridgeport style Milling Machine and Surface Grinder's is a must
- Experience in inspection techniques using first principles
- Competent on Microsoft Office
- Ability to use AutoCAD software to design parts and create technical drawings
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with manager and toolmakers as mentors to develop tool making skills
- Record and maintain work experience log showing equipment used and type of work performed
- Attend classroom instruction courses per the Apprenticeship Standards
- Perform work on all types of industrial tooling including but not limited to
- Eagerness and ability to learn
- Enjoy working with hands in a machine shop environment
- Machine shop experience preferred but not required
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Construction, maintenance, repair and modification of current and any new tools used in the injection molding process
- Provide technical assistance to peers and other departments. Produce exceptional quality products that meet exacting specifications
- Check production documents for completeness, the organization of operations plans, maintenance of manufacturing equipment, assembly of manufacturing equipment according to drawing and functional description, coordinating/developing and executing test plans
- Perform tolerance analysis to ensure form/fit/function, performing adjustments and rework, manufacturing parts by using common production processes according to drawings, monitoring deadlines
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for fabricating and repairing production tooling, e.g. dies, fixtures and injection molds
- Mold work may involve changing over cores and cavities of family type molds, may fabricate new or repairing the old cores and/or cavities, new ejector pins, core pins, etc
- Responsible for programming, setting up and operating the wire EDM machine
- Will analyze drawing and/or blueprints, full understanding of GD&T, determine tooling required and determine procedures to follow for making parts needed. May fabricate specialized tools where no design is available
- Must adhere to all company polies including Personal Protective Equipment guidelines
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Comprehend and work with material handling systems
- Follow company safety rules, procedures, and policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Strive to be contributing and supportive member of our team
- Display a cooperative and positive attitude toward your teammates
- Have the ability to run projects and independently
- Solid mechanical skill
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Tool Maker Associate Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates a good mechanical aptitude
- Responsible for understanding the budget hours provided by the team lead to accurately and consistently complete repetitive tasks
- Basic layout. Use precision measuring instruments, calipers, square, etc
- Set-ups and operates some machine tools to perform completely and independently specific operations as instructed
- Works effectively as a team member; work with little supervision; help when and where needed; make suggestions for process and product improvement
- Safely and responsibly setup and operates a variety of machines and tools. Use of hand, bench and standalone metal processing equipment including, but not limited to, welders(aluminum and steel),Sanders, Drills, Grinders, Die grinders, Cutoff saws, Manual sheet metal breaks, Sheet metal rolls, Shearing equipment, Table saws, etc
- Welding, Fitting, and basic conceptual and shop drawing interpretation
- Works scheduled hours and overtime when necessary
- Willing to work in any manufacturing department
- Performs other duties as needed to meet customer expectations
- Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to company policy for safe work practices. Uses the required PPE For all hazardous practices and materials used in the course of the work
- Responsible for maintaining housekeeping responsibilities as set forth by Management
- Able to machine tools to perform completely and independently specific operations as instructed
- Able to fabricate basic detailed and assembly components using prints and/or other specifications both oral and written
- Have basic knowledge of the weld and machinability of metals
- Shipping & receiving , packing-counting- fork lift experience , Intermediate computer skills
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs any and all phases of machining and bench operations to coordinate, construct and repair complex tools and equipment involving layout, hand finishing, assembly, cutting, forming, welding (both gas and electric arc)
- Maintains tools and jigs to specifications, blueprints or furnished information
- Performs optical alignment of jigs and fixtures
- Layout, develop and fabricate flat and formed templates from blueprints, loft data, mock ups, etc
- Lays out and fabricates flat contour and patterns from sample or damaged parts
- Sets up on surface table or tooling decks such as jigs and fixtures as master inspection gauges, involving complex contours, compound angles requiring the coordination of drill holes and location of critical points
- Working from tool shop orders, tool design drawings, parts, blueprints, specifications, tool fabrication procedures and verbal instructions, plans necessary machine tool work which may involve making or developing sketches for use by self or others; fabricate tooling without complete tooling information and checks the completed tool for quality and workmanship
- Sets up completely and operates various standard machine tools to make new and replacement tooling details to exacting tolerances
- Work assignments in this classification require the set up and operating of such standard machine tools as milling machines, engine and tool room lathes, planers, shapers, jig borers, duplicating and profiling machines, boring mills, thread mills, grinders, radial drills, etc
- Uses such typical equipment as lift truck, crane and scooter to load, move, unload and position tools or materials
- Performs duties incidental to the accomplishment of the assigned task. Each employee will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and housekeeping in his work area as directed as well as assuring the accuracy of their work
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Tool Maker Resume Examples & Samples
- Calculate shrink rate dimensions for different plastics
- Troubleshoot tools and evaluate for tooling or process problems
- Team player with the ability to work on close-tolerance parts and fixtures
- Adhere to approved Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned or are not included here but are within the context of duties defined
- Strong ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization to achieve operational results and positive working relations
- Extensive Technical/troubleshooting skills of injection molding tools and machines
- Ability to listen to people, explain difficult issues to reach a mutual understanding and build alignment among team members and departments
