About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3822837
TOOL & DIE MAKER | CNC MACHINIST | MULTI-AXIS PROGRAMMING & TOOLING REPAIR
Core Expertise
- Multi-axis CNC programming and operation for precision components within tight tolerances
- Tooling repair and press-side troubleshooting including grinding, re-machining, and fixture modification
- Blueprint and GD&T interpretation to plan setups and verify dimensionally compliant parts
- Machine setup, jaw installation and recutting to ensure repeatable, accurate machining operations
- Dimensional inspection using specialized metrology tools to confirm conformity to quality plans
- Mentoring apprentices and collaborating cross-functionally to meet production schedules and budgets
Project Background
- Supported job-shop production delivering molded and precision machined components to tight schedules
- Executed manual setups and CNC runs for multi-slide and two-slide tooling, press, and fixture work
- Managed tooling repair decisions, prepared purchase orders, and coordinated vendor quotes within budgets
- Developed 2D fixture drawings and CAM toolpaths to modify and optimize production fixtures
- Contributed to quality programs, aligning inspections with work orders, quality plans, and GD&T
Key Skills
- Mastercam | SolidWorks | CAM programming and 2D fixture design
- Multi-axis CNC programming | Haas equipment | CNC setup & operation
- Tool & die repair | Four-slide and two-slide tooling | Press-side troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading | GD&T | Dimensional inspection | Metrology tools
- Jaw installation & recutting | Manual milling & turning | Grinding
- Quality plan interpretation | Purchase order coordination | Vendor collaboration
Education
- Electronics coursework — Wright College
- TMA, Mastercam and SolidWorks certifications — Oakton Community College
Awards & Recognition
- NIMS certifications
- Mastercam certification
- SolidWorks certification
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned tool and die maker with 20+ years in plastics and precision manufacturing, experienced in multi-axis CNC programming, tooling repair, and GD&T-driven inspection. Demonstrated track record of mentoring apprentices, influencing tooling repair decisions, and helping achieve 99% on-time production accuracy. Ready to apply hands-on problem solving and CAM expertise to improve shop throughput and quality.
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