Tool and Die Maker

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About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 942593

TOOL & DIE MAKER | CNC MACHINIST | FUSION 360 & HAAS, TIGHT-TOLERANCE MANUFACTURING

Core Expertise

  • Tool and die fabrication for stamping, molds, jigs, and matched graphite mold blocks.
  • CNC programming and optimization using Fusion 360 and custom G-code to reduce scrap.
  • Precision machining on HAAS, vertical/horizontal mills, and CNC lathes holding ±0.001" tolerances.
  • Process setup, tool changes, heat treat oversight, grinding, EDM support, and routine maintenance.
  • Quality inspection and metrology using precision measurement tools to ensure regulatory and customer standards.

Project Background

  • Manufactured medical-grade needle assemblies requiring concentric opposing-end drilling and precision press-fit assembly.
  • Fabricated matched graphite molds and die-cast/extrusion blocks for molten-material molding applications.
  • Produced and maintained heavy stamping tooling and jigs, including heat treatment, quenching, and grinder finishing.
  • Led shop-floor machining operations, coordinating setups, programming, inspections, and workflow improvements.
  • Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot equipment, optimize cycle times, and improve first-pass yield.

Key Skills

  • Fusion 360 | CAD/CAM | G-code programming
  • HAAS machines | Vertical & horizontal mills | CNC lathes
  • Tool & die making | Die setup | Punch presses | Stamping tooling
  • Precision measurement & inspection | Micrometers | Calipers | Gauge verification
  • Grinding operations | Wet & dry grinders | Heat treating & quenching | EDM support
  • Machine setup, tooling changes, preventative maintenance | Automation support

Education

  • CNC Machining and Manufacturing — Lincoln Technical Institute

Awards & Recognition

  • Instron Testing Certification
  • CPR Certification

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned CNC machinist and tool-and-die maker with 6+ years of machining experience and approximately three years focused on tooling, molds, and stamping. Proven track record running shop-floor operations, programming with Fusion 360, and delivering components to ±0.001" tolerances. Brings hands-on experience in medical manufacturing, graphite mold fabrication, heat treatment, EDM, and process optimization to drive quality and productivity improvements.

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