Tool Maker, Mold Maker, 36 Years of Experience
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I am a highly motivated and progress-focused Senior Lead Toolmaker with over thirty-six years of experience in this industry. With a track record of initiative and working to high precision, I believe that I have a skillset which will prove valuable to many companies.
Throughout the course of my career, I have perfected my toolroom equipment operation, CNC and CAD/CAM skills and manufacturing abilities. I am a capable and consistent problem-solver skilled at prioritizing and managing projects with proficiency.
In my roles as a tool maker, I contribute critical thinking, precision machining, and decision-making toward team efforts and toolroom improvements. I am progressive minded and in tune with new developments in my field. I have proven to be effective and collaborative with strong problem-solving talents. I enjoy working with a team to brainstorm on projects and coordinate activities to achieve a common goal.
07/2013 to 05/2024 Senior Lead Tool Maker Entegris – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Machine precision components utilizing toolroom equipment such as CNC milling machines, surface grinders, manual mills, wire EDM Program CNC equipment utilizing software such as Mastercam and SolidWorks. Create solid models from prints. Design and machine fixtures for use in various second operations.
Work with Senior Engineers to program and machine components used for research and development to improve existing products and the creation of new products. Machine components to high precision. Work in a safe manner
04/2009 to 04/2013 Tool Maker HTI Plastics – Lincoln, NE
Operate tool room equipment to produce injection mold components as needed for repair or replacement. Program and setup CNC mills and lathes. Work to high precision tolerances. Worked with Senior Engineers to design, machine and build machines used for performing second operations on injection molded parts.
03/2005 to 04/2009 Mold Maker Molex – Lincoln, Nebraska
Repair and maintain injection molds. Repair and machine mold inserts to high tolerance. Operate toolroom equipment such as milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, EDM's, and laser technology. Work with Senior Engineers to perform mold improvements and other problem solving efforts in support of continuous improvement.
04/1994 to 03/2005 Tool Maker Square D Company – Lincoln, Nebraska
Machine, repair, and maintain injection molds. Program, set up, operate, and maintain wire EDM's to machine injection mold inserts to very high precision. Operate tool room equipment such as milling machines, lathes, surface grinders. Work with Senior Engineers to achieve continuous improvement of product development.
Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology-Mold making Option
