A Tool Maker oversees and analyses the specifications given and assembling tools based on the same. Some of the key roles and responsibilities that can be found on a Tool Maker Resume are – to lay out the metal stock needed, set up as well as operate the machine tools, fit the assembled separate parts of the tools, create and visualize dimensions and designs for tools of various sizes, and take care of any fixtures.
To embark on this challenging career, you need to have some important skills and qualifications, like strong physical fitness, basic calculations, and mathematical skills, creative thinking, and the ability to work in shifts. The minimum education needed to apply for this role is a diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in machinery. While education is not the decision making factor to secure this job, several years of relevant work experience is mandatory.
Summary : Seasoned Tool Maker with over 10 years of manufacturing experience and perspective. Proven skills in the design and manufacturing of fixtures and tooling. Able to go from concept to finished product and all the steps in between.
Efficiently read blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, and dial indicators.
Based on the specifications, visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies.
Necessary inspections of finished tools or dies are conducted for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
Obtain well-polished and smooth surfaces of parts and tools, use scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
Develop and designs new tools or dies to make work easier, design jigs, fixtures, and templates to aid in the fabrication of parts or products.
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS
Tool Maker I Resume
Summary : A highly trained Tool & Die Maker with multiple years of experience working with little to no supervision. Repaired and rebuilt machines on the customer floor with minimal supervision for most of the year in 2010 with great customer satisfaction.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Fanuc, Customer Service, Analytical Thinking, Fast Learner, Computer Proficient, Cisco Phone System.
Description :
Oversee new machine build, and launch machines included but not limited to robotic MIG weld and resistant welding, H-Frame multiple stations multiple weld fixtures.
Service 6 Michigan plants that were built for their manufacturing facilities.
Obtain tooling issues resolved many through a redesign on the plant level, once proved out details are drawn into auto cad and handed over to the designers to update their 3-d models.
Process improvement, cycle time achievement and reduction due to production requirements, ergonomics, supply at buying off preventative maintenance.
Work directly with corporate engineers, and general managers to ensure their facility needs and production requirements are met in-addition to lowering working with qualified engineers.
Fanuc, Moto man robots, (not Programming) operation to certify automated multi robotic cells, consisting of GEO fixtures re-spot weld fixtures.
Managed and supervised the final assembly of plastic injection molds.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Tool & Die Maker Resume
Summary : An extremely talented Tool and Die Maker with over 27 years of experience in building, repairing and modifying custom-made dies and molds that are used in mass production machines to manufacture parts.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, and dial indicators.
Study blueprints, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
Set up and operate conventionally or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, or otherwise shape parts.
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Tool Maker I Resume
Summary : An experienced Tool Maker with demonstrated ability to build efficient, Tool Maker is responsible for creating and maintaining complex tooling systems and products. This includes product design, engineering, manufacturing, quality control and support.
Skills : Cad Design, CNC Operation, Mold Jig & Tool Design, Problem Part Processing, Moldflow.
Description :
Utilized plastic injection molding, over-molding, gravity, and pressure die casting, press and form tools, along with a large and varied range of general engineering.
Designed and implemented new progressive tooling to suit our bulb holders, improving on quality as well as reducing production times.
Undertook the contract by to manufacture indicator units to suit the 323 series of which the samples were passed and allowed for use within the assembly plant.
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
Study blueprints, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
M.Ed
Jr. Tool Maker Resume
Summary : Looking to fill a position as Tool and Die Maker in which to put my talents and experience to work for company increasing clientele and enhancing company growth.
Skills : CNC Programming, Lathe, MS Office, Heavy Equipment Handling.
Description :
Responsible and oversaw all aspects of the companies tool room from material handling and requisition, to part shipment and cost.
Responsible for making various tooling for pipe bending manufacturing which would include inside/outside camps, rolls, and many other toolings.
Maintain goals for cost reduction and minimum turn around to maintain production and keep downtime to a minimum.
Responsible for quoting, determining materials needed, and post-machining operations such as heat treatment, plating, wire burning, etc.
Communicate with shop floor employees, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and engineers to determine tooling schedule for reactive maintenance.
Data and numbers keeping for tooling cost for in-house vs outsourced parts.
Responsible for ordering machine tooling and anything that would be needed to get my job done as proficiently as possible.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Sr.Tool Maker Resume
Summary : Seeking to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment, building the success of the company while expanding skills.
Skills : Solid Works Experience, Mechanical Design, Metal Forming and Bending, Laser Machining and Welding, Abrasive Water Jet Machining.
Description :
Worked as a team player and as a team leader.
Used blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
Operate manual machines such as horizontal boring mills, vertical mills, surface grinders, lathes, and hand tools.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, and dial indicators.
Coaching and Developing Others Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
Fabricate, maintain or repair any and all fixtures required for production operations as directed by engineering or situational instances.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Tool Maker I Resume
Summary : 23 years of experience with setting up and programming of conversational mills and lathes, surface grinders, ID and OD grinders, and precision honing machines. One can set up and program wire EDM machines using Fanuc PC Fast Cut.
Verify material and tooling requirements in advance to ensure expeditious processing of assigned responsibilities.
Determine the expenses of numerous components and assemblies in order to present quotes for obtaining additional work.
Generate complex programs utilizing cad- cam software for unattended operation of precise CNC FANUC wire EDM machines.
Design, manufacture, and assemble intricate fixtures to assist in the manufacturing process.
Setup and oversee that proper manufacturing procedure is performed by employees while maintaining safety and productivity.
Supply complex conversational milling techniques in order to accomplish diverse production of prototypes, dies, fixtures and close tolerance products.
Perform and document inspections for imperfections in order to guarantee specifications and functionality.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Tool Maker-Part Time Resume
Summary : Responsible for Working from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions, Planning proper sequence of operation to carry job to completion.
Skills : Toolmaking, Welding, Machine Building, MS Office.
Description :
Responsible for purchasing all shop tooling and materials for parts production for the winding equipment built by WGE.
Responsible for maintaining tooling inventory (drills, taps, files, etc.) for the entire shop as well as quoting most spare parts.
Setup and oversee that proper manufacturing procedure is performed by employees while maintaining safety and productivity.
Supply complex conversational milling techniques in order to accomplish diverse production of prototypes, dies, fixtures and close tolerance products.
Operate all shop machinery listed above including programming and set-up of machining center using both manual programming and Shop Cam software.
Assist with assembling and troubleshooting of slot cell machines and in-slot winders.
Assemble upper, middle and lower bearing units on shed winders.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Vocational
Tool Maker II Resume
Summary : Seeking an opportunity in the tool and die industry to utilize extensive experience within a company which emphasizes precision, analytical thinking, and growth.
Skills : Machine Operator, CNC, Customer Service, Communication Skills.
Description :
Responsible for supervision and delegation of required tasks in the manufacture, repair, and revision of plastic injection molds.
Worked with engineers and customers in the creation process of plastic injection molds from part concept to completed project.
Worked and interacted with all departments to ensure timely product delivery.
Proficient with all measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators as well as surface plates and gage block set-up.
Worked with vertical and horizontal milling machines, lathes, various types of surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, and the supporting tools and/or accessories for each.
Working knowledge of CNC machining centers and EDM machines cutting steel and graphite electrodes.
Managed and supervised the final assembly of plastic injection molds.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Associate Tool Maker Resume
Summary : Seeking employment in an environment where the skill and knowledge have accumulated will be challenged and utilized to its fullest. Desire to be in a working atmosphere that strives for excellence and will help to be successful in endeavors at work and at home.
Working directly with customers, writing Manufacturing procedures, determining Tooling needs, welding process development and selection.
Perform prototyping and design and development of any new products prior to manufacturing of the part.
Assist Superintendent of Manufacturing Operations in skill upgrade training and improvement of the workforce.
Assist Senior Welding Engineer with developing new welding Procedures and standard working processes for production work.
Manufactured parts, made modifications to improve machine capabilities and to speed productivity and reduce downtime.
Manufactured parts, made modifications to improve machine capabilities and to speed productivity and reduce downtime.
Performed all aspects of mold making, including design and manufacturing of new molds.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Tool Maker Resume
Summary : A detailed-oriented professional with over 17 years of experience in various manufacturing, machining, programming, inspection, and management positions. A team player who works well with others to motivate and accomplish all tasks in a timely manner. Able to adapt well to new environments and can establish priorities and goals to complete assigned work.
Skills : CNC G Code Programming, Precision TIG, Customer Service, Analytical Thinking, Fast Learner, Computer Proficient, Cisco Phone System.
Description :
Validate preliminary drawings from engineering by building parts to print and sending marked up drawings back to engineering for changes.
Provide design feedback to engineers related to ideas that will work for machining parts on various machines including; Mazak, Mori Seiki machining centers.
Experience in running Charmilles EDM wire machine.
Skilled in form grinding and surface grinding on various materials.
Efficient with using track mills and manual mills to create parts based on blueprints.
Assist in making custom-fit parts using wire feed welding and tig welding.
Familiar with assembly processes after the manufacturing process is complete.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Toolmaker Resume
Objective : Over twenty-six years of toolmaking and machining experience in all phases of job shop operations. Strong background in prototype development, vertical machining, turning, and surface grinding. Exceptional analytical, coordinating, designing, and troubleshooting skills.
Skills : Drill Press, EDM, Trouble Shooting.
Description :
Gained extensive experience in utilizing dividing heads and compound angle setups to machine helical cutting tooling.
Designed and built intricate shearing and perforating die sets for manufacturing electrically conductive stipping for the computer industry.
Constructed snap gages and specialized jaws for pneumatic vises and prototype machine details.
Reinforced teamwork skills by being an integral part of the process required to manufacture custom cutting tooling.
Fabricated complete alignment and assembly jigs, templates, and fixtures.
Produced toolings such as high temp laminated fixtures, plaster casts, and mockups from master bond jigs and other information.
Set up and operated shop tools such as lathes, milling machine and grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Advanced Machine Tools
Toolmaker Technician Resume
Summary : Have ground machine tooling in both steel and carbide for forty years, Supported Production,made Fixtures by verbal instructions. Worked with individual Engineering Interns and Tool-room apprentices, on their specific projects. Made dies and punches for progressive metal stamping (hi-precision tolerances).
Skills : Machine Operator, Math, Precision Grinding, Blue Print Reading.
Description :
Made new and specialty tooling for production machines.
Grounded of new die blocks, reshaping and reforming die blocks for punch presses.
Made special reamers, drills, and any tooling necessary to get jobs done.
Reworked hand-held calipers. Used Blueprint reading Math skills Machining Precision grinding Holding close tolerances.
Built new machinery, repair production machinery, conveyors, build part stacking equipment.
Set-up and operated milling machines, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders Made gauges, and variety of tools for production workers.
Worked in the tool room using Manual Lathe and Bridgeport Mills building jigs and fixtures from blueprints and own design.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
ToolMaker Resume
Headline : As a Tool and Die Maker over 3 years of experience, responsible for making tools as per the blueprint, operating machine tools and determining methods of operation.
Experienced in making tools for acme grisly automatic screw machines.
Experienced in operation of Bridgeport mill, lathe, and surface grinder.
Studied specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualized product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
Computed dimensions, plans layout, and determines the assembly method and sequence of operations.
Sets up and operated machine tools to machine parts and verifies conformance to specifications.
Smoothened flat and contoured surfaces and power grinders and fits and assembled parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
Verified dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Journeyman Toolmaker Resume
Summary : To continue to learn and work in a challenging and rewarding career as a Tool and Die Maker/ Technician. Proven in many aspects of tooling for both metal stamping and injection molded plastics. will utilize fifteen years of machine tool setup, machining operations, precision measuring, and repair experience.
Formated presses to produce parts within required tolerances and optimal efficiency and recognize and correct both typical and unusual die, press and cell problems.
Contributed to the die design concepts for the dual purpose of developing new tooling and upgrading existing tooling.
Oversaw the layout and inspection of tooling before placing it into a press including necessary tool sharpening and polishing.
Organized and updated tool books as needed.
Operated toolroom equipment efficiently to produce all necessary tooling and ensure standard, quality parts come off each assigned press/cell.
Trained transfer press operators and die setters to comply with all quality standards.
Troubleshooted minor hydraulic and electrical press/cell problems to achieve maximum productivity
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