Tool & Die Maker

• Mar 2021 - Present

Tool & Die Maker

• Apr 2007 - Jun 2020

•Troubleshoots dies, analyzing components and overall set-up to ensure seamless material feed and part production in accord with desired specifications. •Ensures optimal functionality of all components and cutting edges through diligent preventative maintenance, in addition to scheduling necessary repairs and replacements to minimize downtime. •Performs tool improvement and modification of existing & new tooling to increase cost effective production.•Daily of use computer tool status reports, leading to increased transparency in expenses and improved ability to tabulate operating costs, also aided reports by suggesting 3 new categories to add and track. •Creates and organizes drawings for perishable spares on existing and new tooling for initial spares boxes set up.

Tool & Die Maker

• Mar 1990 - Nov 2006

Originally engaged by this automotive manufacturing facility as a Tool and Die Maker in metal stamping, welding assemblies using both progressive and transfer presses. Attained an expanded skill set through ongoing training and professional development, CMM and WHIMIS. •Performed tooling and transfer system improvements to increase efficiency ratings on production and automated transfer processes to meet increased production forecasts. •Reduced scrap by utilizing Just in Time inventory processes, consistently monitoring punches and die bushings to order materials before resource depletion. •Organized production spares to separate “Completed” and “Work in Process”, enabling better control of components being installed in the Dies and ensured that only completed, tested spares are used.•Mitigated downtime by contributing to team efforts to eliminate clutter and maintain clear, organized, and accessible spare part storage units.