Experience

AarKel Tool & Die Inc

• Canada
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Managing new and refurbished die builds for 1200T to 3500T die cast machines. Die builds include front and rear Case Transmission Dies, 4cyl and 6cyl Engine Block Dies, Structural Die Cast Dies, Rack and Pinion Dies

• Die Cast Assembly Lead Hand - Supervisor

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2015

  Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts. Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

• Mould Maker

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2010

  Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships. Traveled to Customer sites to troubleshoot and provide tooling support to quickly repair the die to run in production. Cold and Hot spotted IP Beam dies, Transmission Case Dies, Convertor Housing Dies and Engine Block Dies. TIG Welded a variety of P20HH, H-13 and Specialty Steels

• Spotting & Fitting

  • Nov 1999 - Apr 2002

  Collaborated with team members to achieve target results. Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication. Fitted various components (Lifters, Slides, Sub-inserts) on Plastic Injection Moulds and Die Cast Dies Spotted numerous single cavity and multiple cavity Plastic Injection Moulds and Die Cast Dies