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Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States

Manufacturing automotive components under new product introduction (NPI) direction, determine machining parameters of new machined components of various shape, size and materials. Including machine specifications, work holding, cutting tooling, CNC programming and automation integration. Participate in the quality and qualification processes by collecting & analyzing data sets to establish fully capable production processes (Cpk). Contribute to improvement of existing component manufacturing processes& projects, interfacing with engineering, quality and maintenance disciplines.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Responsible for all activities of a two shift Toolroom. Planning and setting daily priorities.Developing and implementing improvements for current and future tooling. Supporting satellite plants in technical capacities. Developing tooling inventory systems with Kanban influence. Managing new replacement component manufacturing through internal CNC shop. Developing and training of tooling/CNC apprentices.

Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States

Responsible for all activities of multiple three shift Toolrooms within 2 buildings, manufacturing and reconditioning tooling for a tier 1 automotive (Ford), stamping and welded assembly chassis supplier. Manage 4 internal die repair shops through subordinate supervisors and engineers. Support production operations with tool setup, maintenance and troubleshooting. Cooperate with engineering department on new product tooling, new model launches, and existing tool improvements. Plan and schedule all work processed through various tool shops, keeping records of work performed and improvements made. Develop new internal central tool component manufacturing shop. Coordinate outside supplier/vendor work. Plan manpower requirements to meet new product and production scheduling deliveries. Work with apprentice training activities.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Responsible for all activities of a three shift Toolroom, manufacturing and reconditioning tooling for a tier 1 automotive (Mercedes) stamping and welded assembly’s (BIW, class A & engine chassis components) supplier, working within TS16949 and ISO 9000 guidelines. Support production operations with tool setup, maintenance and troubleshooting. Support new die casting facility startup. Cooperate with engineering department on new product tooling, new model launches and existing tool improvements. Plan and schedule all work processed through toolroom, keeping records of work performed and improvements made. Coordinate outside supplier/vendor work. Plan manpower requirements to meet new product and production scheduling deliveries.

Little Rock Metropolitan Area

Responsible for the procurement of $2.5M - $3M of custom tooling used within the electronics industry. Review make verses buy. Engage outside suppliers and develop their resources to provide quality product at a cost-effective price point while decreasing our time to market. Identify key internal customers and stakeholders, and interface with them to understand current and future business requirements. Develop and implement strategy to provide alignment between internal stakeholders for all projects. Develop and compile complex Request for Information (RFI) and/or Request for Quotation (RFQ) to facilitate development of sourcing strategy. Using technical acumen to facilitate the process throughout. ISO internal auditor.

Little Rock Metropolitan Area

Responsible for all activities of a two shift Toolroom, manufacturing tooling to support research, development and new product introduction of various high-performance cabling interconnects, for our worldwide production facilities. Plan and schedule all work processed through toolroom. Coordinate $1,000,000/year of outside supplier/vendor work. Hire and develop subordinates. Cooperate with all engineering departments to complete projects within customer timelines. Establish new protocols that lessen lead time to market on prototype components. Practice lean concepts within tool room to increase throughput. Participate in DFM/DFP.

Clinton, Tennessee, United States

Responsible for all activities of a three shift Toolroom, manufacturing and reconditioning tooling for a tier 1 automotive stamping and welded assembly’s supplier, working within TS16949 and ISO 9000 guidelines. Support production operations with tool setup, maintenance and troubleshooting. Cooperate with engineering department on new product tooling and existing tool improvements. Plan and schedule all work processed through toolroom, keeping records of work performed and improvements made. Coordinate outside supplier/vendor work. Plan manpower requirements to meet new product and production scheduling deliveries.

Chatham, New Jersey, United States

Responsible for all activities of a two shift Toolroom, manufacturing tooling for deep & shallow drawn enclosures, working within FDA guidelines. Support production operations with tool setup, maintenance and troubleshooting. Cooperate with engineering department on new product tooling and existing tool improvements. Plan and schedule all work processed through toolroom, keeping records of work performed and improvements made. Coordinate outside supplier/vendor work. Plan manpower requirements to meet new product and production scheduling deliveries.

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for all 2nd shift aspects of the CNC production shop, machining large caliber artillery metal casings for the Department of Defense. Working within the given MIL-STD’s for the highest quality requirements, as well as operating within all current government regulations. Plan manpower requirements to meet production schedules. Supervise 30-50 employees of various classifications within a union atmosphere. Support safety efforts and goals of the business unit. Train and evaluate new and existing employees. Train employees on Lean concepts, cycle time reduction, work environment, ergonomics and 5S. Coordinate with other departments to sustain product flow, quality and equipment uptime. Insure accurate records to maintain costs and efficiencies. ISO-9000 internal auditor.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Responsible for CNC machinist training on the shop floor, in the areas of perishable tooling, including drills, taps, various indexable/insertable tools and machining methods, used for the manufacture and repair of heavy & agricultural equipment parts as well as various style valve bodies. Evaluate current machining methods and tooling used; suggest, test, justify and implement new tooling and machining methods based on new technology and ideas.

Albion, Illinois, United States

Responsible for toolroom training program consisting of approximately 30 employees. Instruct trainees on the proper methods and procedures of tool & die construction and repair, machining principles and safety procedures in order to facilitate continuous improvement of employee’s skills. Plan and direct the activities of the CNC area in scheduling, programming and manufacturing components for branch plants in order to ensure production schedules are met. Train CNC programmer/operators on cycle time reductions. Lean Manufacturing trainer, responsible for training production employees on the concepts and principals of Lean Manufacturing. Conduct 6S activities.

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the manufacture and reconditioning of steel and carbide, transfer press can tooling for the disposable alkaline battery industries. Working to tolerances of +/- .0001"

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

Communicate curriculum, through effective training methods. Initiate, develop, and sustain the content apprentices are to learn, by relating current trends and past ideas.

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of stamping and forming dies, precision machining tools, gages, work holding & assembly fixtures, and cutting tools for the manufacture of high-speed dental instruments. Perform assigned duties in a manner that ensures the production of quality tools and products. Conducted onsite training classes for production employees. Working to tolerances of +/-.000020”.

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the repair and rebuilding of various production equipment including, transmission gear boxes, valves, pumps and presses; hydraulic and mechanical. As lead tool & die maker, responsible for the design and manufacture of precision stamping dies for solder preforms using various machine tools to .0001” total tolerance. Coordinated outside vender work. Managed daily toolroom activities. Scheduled parts manufacture for branch plants. Served formal Tool and Die apprenticeship program. ISO-9000 internal auditor.