About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3827319
TOOL & DIE MAKER | PROGRESSIVE, BLANKING, FOUR-SLIDE & COLD HEADING DIES | DIE MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Core Expertise
- Precision tool and die fabrication for progressive, compound, blanking, four-slide, and cold heading dies.
- Die maintenance, post-run servicing, and in-press troubleshooting to maximize uptime and production output.
- Manual and CNC machining, including milling, turning, grinding, and precision finishing to ±0.001 inch.
- Blueprint interpretation, GD&T application, and precision inspection using micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges.
- Root cause analysis and preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve tool reliability.
Project Background
- Supported high-volume stamping operations across automotive, fastener, industrial, and petroleum manufacturing sectors.
- Maintained and repaired large progressive dies exceeding five tons in heavy-production environments.
- Designed and fabricated cold-heading and form tooling for fastener and specialty component production.
- Led die tryouts, setup, and adjustments on stamping presses to accelerate production ramp-up.
- Executed testing and validation for sealing components using high-pressure equipment and documented SOPs.
Key Skills
- Manual & CNC machining | Milling, Turning, Grinding, Drilling, Precision Finishing
- Die types & tooling | Progressive, Compound, Blanking, Four-Slide, Cold Heading, Transfer
- CAD & programming | SolidWorks | AutoCAD | Basic CNC programming and machine setup
- Inspection & metrology | GD&T | Micrometers, Calipers, Bore Gauges | Dimensional Analysis
- Maintenance & troubleshooting | Preventive maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Mechanical/Electrical diagnostics
- Quality systems & CI | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement
Education
- Vocational Certificate, Mechatronics — Triton College
Awards & Recognition
- Certified Production Specialist
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
- Valid driver's license
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 10+ years delivering precision tooling, maintenance, and in-press troubleshooting for high-volume stamping. Proven ability to machine and maintain dies to ±0.001 inch and service large progressive tooling, reducing downtime through root-cause fixes and preventive maintenance. Skilled with manual/CNC machining, GD&T, SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and ISO-driven quality practices, ready to contribute immediately to aerospace, medical device, electronics, or defense manufacturing teams.
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