Experience

Mercury Plastics

• Canada
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tooling Prep Manager

  • May 2014 - Present

  Chicago, Il • Collaborate with Design, CNC, and Forming departments to create and troubleshoot thermoforming tools, patterns and assists used in sample and production runs. • Manage 1st and 2nd shift Tool Room Prep and CNC Set-up teams of 8 employees. • Established and delineated roles for tool room employees resulting in clear expectations of duties to perform, while outlining path for growth and advancement. • Hire, develop and train new employees. • Work with current employees to… Show more • Collaborate with Design, CNC, and Forming departments to create and troubleshoot thermoforming tools, patterns and assists used in sample and production runs. • Manage 1st and 2nd shift Tool Room Prep and CNC Set-up teams of 8 employees. • Established and delineated roles for tool room employees resulting in clear expectations of duties to perform, while outlining path for growth and advancement. • Hire, develop and train new employees. • Work with current employees to motivate and inspire, improving skill-set. • Analyze current Tool Room equipment and projected capacity workload, while investigating and making recommendations for improvements. • Purchase all tools, material/consumables. • Strive to reduce waste, improve productivity and execute Six Sigma like principles to implement process improvements, saving the company up to 40% on materials and consumables annually. • Establish rapport with our current suppliers and continuously learn about innovative products that can help improve our processes. • Negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality, pricing, and services are met. • 5S process implementation with quality checks on a regular audit basis. • Process mapping. • Using DMAIC to implement process improvements. • Work within a management group, using Welch Way principles to improve operations excellence. • Keep our tool room safe and compliant, meeting OSHA standards. • First Aid training/CPR certified. • Continuously strive to meet tight deadlines, ensuring quality and work flow is kept at the highest level possible. • Attend trade shows in an effort to learn about new technology. Show less



Models Plus Inc

• United States
• Biotechnology

• CNC Programmer

  • Apr 2012 - May 2014

  Grayslake, IL Work within a highly skilled team of 4 CNC programmers to produce parts on 18 Haas 3 axis VMC’s. Use Surf CAM to program and machine all parts, used in the creation of high-end visual and engineering prototypes. Create fixtures and jig's to aid in machining of multiple set up's. Collaborate with project managers and programmers to help design and break up parts in CAD. Assist teams within the finishing and assembly departments, giving direction on how to complete and assemble… Show more Work within a highly skilled team of 4 CNC programmers to produce parts on 18 Haas 3 axis VMC’s. Use Surf CAM to program and machine all parts, used in the creation of high-end visual and engineering prototypes. Create fixtures and jig's to aid in machining of multiple set up's. Collaborate with project managers and programmers to help design and break up parts in CAD. Assist teams within the finishing and assembly departments, giving direction on how to complete and assemble projects. Show less



Radio Flyer

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Model Maker/CNC Programmer

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2011

  Lead the model shop in CNC programming and machining to create all in house requested parts each year. Managed 2 projects each year from kick off through final presentation phase. Assisted three teams in product development in creating visual, ergonomic and high end visual models. Worked with free lance finishers to deliver high end visual models. Implemented process improvements each year to increase capacity and reduce cost of in house prototyping. Assisted the model shop… Show more Lead the model shop in CNC programming and machining to create all in house requested parts each year. Managed 2 projects each year from kick off through final presentation phase. Assisted three teams in product development in creating visual, ergonomic and high end visual models. Worked with free lance finishers to deliver high end visual models. Implemented process improvements each year to increase capacity and reduce cost of in house prototyping. Assisted the model shop supervisor with ordering materials/consumables and maintained equipment for the model shop. Outsourced parts and graphics to local vendors. Researched, purchased and set-up a new vertical CNC machining center for the model shop. Set up and ran 3D prints using Objet Studio and Objet Eden 350V. CNC Programming with SurfCAM Certified in Advanced Modeling and Machining CNC machining on Sharp and Milltronics VMC Solid Works 3D printing using Objet Studio and Objet Eden 350V MIG and TIG welding Brazing Metal Fabrication Collaboration with Designers and Engineers to produce rough, ergonomic, and high end visual prototypes Finishing Show less



Wielgus Product Models Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Model Maker/CNC Programmer

  • Jul 2000 - Sep 2008

  Chicago, IL Seven years experience with CNC Programming using Surf-CAM and CNC Machining using (3) Haas and (3) Fadal vertical machining centers. Gained knowledge and experience in 3D model making fundamentals using a wide variety of materials and finishes. Utilized Pro Engineer and Surf-CAM to break up parts for programming and machining. Collaborated with the model shop team to assemble prototypes and finish prototypes. CNC programming using Surf CAM CNC machining using HASS and Fadal, 3… Show more Seven years experience with CNC Programming using Surf-CAM and CNC Machining using (3) Haas and (3) Fadal vertical machining centers. Gained knowledge and experience in 3D model making fundamentals using a wide variety of materials and finishes. Utilized Pro Engineer and Surf-CAM to break up parts for programming and machining. Collaborated with the model shop team to assemble prototypes and finish prototypes. CNC programming using Surf CAM CNC machining using HASS and Fadal, 3 axis machining centers. Use of Model shop equiptment Finishing Pro Engineer Show less