About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3823786
TOOL & DIE MAKER | DIE BUILD, REPAIR, PRESS OPERATIONS & FIXTURE FABRICATION
Core Expertise
- Die repair and rebuilding for progressive and production dies, restoring tooling to operating condition.
- New die builds, setup, spotting, barbering, tryout, and stamping for prototype and production tooling.
- Operated hydraulic presses up to 2,500 tons and mechanical presses up to 1,000 tons.
- Precision machining using Bridgeport mills, lathes, radial drills, and wet/dry surface grinders.
- Blueprint interpretation, GD&T application, precision measurement with micrometers and calipers, and quality control.
Project Background
- Supported automotive and aerospace suppliers with prototype through high-volume metal-stamping operations.
- Built and validated production dies and fixtures, reducing downtime through rapid field repairs and adjustments.
- Performed die tryout and press diagnostics to resolve quality issues and optimize part performance.
- Executed preventive maintenance programs and responded to press calls to sustain production schedules.
- Fabricated fixtures and assemblies using welding, CNC machining, and precision checking methods.
Key Skills
- Bridgeport mills | Manual lathes | Radial drills | Wet and dry surface grinders
- Hydraulic and mechanical presses up to 2,500 tons | Press setup and troubleshooting
- Die tryout, spotting, barbering, setup, and stamping operations for prototype and production tooling
- Blueprint reading | GD&T | Precision measurement with micrometers, calipers, and inspection tools
- Fixture building and welding | CNC machining | Fixture checking and fitment
- Quality control practices | 5S workplace organization | Preventive maintenance
Awards & Recognition
- Forklift certification
- Valid driver's license
Why Interview this Candidate?
Experienced tool-and-die maker with 19 years of hands-on expertise in die building, repair, press operation, and fixture fabrication. Demonstrated ability to restore damaged tooling, perform die tryouts, and resolve production quality issues quickly. Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision-measurement skills enable immediate, practical contributions on the shop floor.
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