WORK EXPERIENCE
KEITH HALL
Experience & Expertise
DAYTON ROGERS
Die Maker III
Perform daily maintenance and preventative maintenance on all production tooling. ○ Progressive and Short-run tooling
● Troubleshoot die problems both in the press and in the Tool Room
● Work with outside tooling designers/manufacturers to qualify tooling made outside.
● Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, optical comparators, and dial indicators.
● Select appropriate materials to be used in the manufacturing of tooling from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.
● 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.
● Develop and design new tools and dies, using computer-aided design software.
● Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
● Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
● 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.
● Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
● Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
● Manufacture parts and fixtures for Research and Development
● Manufacture parts in a variety of materials: 1018/A36, 4140, D-2, A-2, S-7, Aluminum(6061, 7075, 5052), Stainless Steel(303, 304), Copper, Brass
● Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
● Set pyrometer controls of heat-treating furnaces and place parts into furnace to harden and draw.
● Software Proficiencies: SolidWorks 2018, CAM Works 2018, MasterCAM17, MasterCAM in SolidWorks, Draft Sight, Abile, Esprit.
● 2D and 3D machine programming
● Write and edit G and M code programs, where necessary
● Machine Proficiency: Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Haas milling machines, Mitsubishi FX-20K Wire EDM
● Perform required maintenance on Mitsubishi FX-20K to insure continued operation
● Work with members of production to improve operational proficiency and troubleshoot malfunctioning tooling and fixturing
● Member of Continuous Improvement team
● Order and maintain shop tooling and hardware
● Maintain 5-S work Environment
● Maintain company culture throughout the day
● Practice root-cause analysis
● Forklift and powered die-cart certified ● Maintain security of company confidential documents at all times
● Maintain ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) standards
● Maintain OSHA standards
● Travel to other company divisions to provide technical and manufacturing support
○ Train fellow employees on setup and operation of Toolroom equipment and software platforms ○ Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning WEDM Machine o Reinforcing “One Team” culture by participating in inter-divisional / national leadership teams
BREG
Die Maker II
● Perform daily maintenance and preventative maintenance on production tooling.
● Troubleshoot die problems both in the press and in the Tool Room
● Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
● Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.
● 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.
● Develop and design new tools and dies, using computer-aided design software.
● Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
● Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
● 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.
● Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
● Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
● Manufacture parts and fixtures for Research and Development
● Manufacture parts in a variety of materials: 1018/A36, CRS, 4140PH, D-2, A-2, S-7, CPM-9V, Aluminum(6061, 7075, 5052), Stainless Steel(303, 304, 316, 440C, 416), Copper, Brass
● Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
● Set pyrometer controls of heat-treating furnaces and place parts into furnace to harden and draw.
● Software Proficiencies: MasterCAM17, SolidWorks 2016, MasterCAM in SolidWorks, Draft Sight, Abile, Esprit.
● 2D and 3D machine programming
● Write and edit G and M code programs, where necessary
● Machine Proficiencies: Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Haas TM1 VF3 VF5, Mitsubishi FA-10 Wire EDM, Mitsubishi Plunge EDM, Tsugami BO-205ii Swiss Lathe, Thermwood 5-Axis Router
● Program, set-up, maintain, and troubleshoot Tsugami Swiss Lathe and Minuteman bar-feeder
● Train and build employee proficiency on Swiss Lathe
● Member of Safety Team, attended bi-weekly team meetings
● Member of ANDON team, attended daily meetings
● Member of Single Minute Exchange of Die (S.M.E.D.) Team, attend bi-weekly meetings
● Order and maintain shop tooling and hardware
● Maintain 5-S work Environment
● Maintain company culture throughout the day
● Practice root-cause analysis
● Forklift and powered die-cart certified
● Maintain security of company confidential documents at all times
FINELINE PRODUCTION
Tool and Die Technician
● Design and manufacture fixtures for prototype and production orders
● Manufacture and assemble components for new dies
● Operate and maintain all shop machines: Wire EDM, Surface Grinder, Wet Surface Grinder, Blanchard Grinder, CNC Mill, Manual - Vertical Mill, Horizontal Mill, Lathe, and Drill press
● Use Esprit CAD/CAM software to program CNC and EDM machines
● Hand write and edit G and M code
● Manufacture single and multiple part production machining orders
● Manufacture parts using: 1018, CRS, D-2, A-2, S-7, H-13, 4140, 6061, 7075, Copper, Brass, 303SS, 304SS, 316SS ● Perform in-house heat treatment of tool steels
● Maintain quality and dimensional standards
● Order and maintain shop tooling and hardware
● Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on all production dies
● Troubleshoot die problems in and out of the press
● Manufacture shims for simple and complex details
● Maintain 5-S work environment