Robert Hunter
St Louis
Summary
Accomplished Lead Toolmaker with a proven track record at Tool Specialties Company, mastering precision machining and fostering teamwork. Spearheaded custom tool development projects, significantly enhancing production efficiency. Expert in surface grinding and mentoring, embodying a blend of technical prowess and collaborative spirit to meet stringent quality standards.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toolmaker
Tool Specialties Company
11.2018 - 12.2023
- Participated in training sessions to stay current with technological advancements relevant to the role.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop custom tools for specific client requirements.
- Spearheaded troubleshooting efforts, identifying root causes of issues and providing timely resolutions.
- Build and runoff new dies per customer requirements.
- perform toolroom machinist duties such as surface grinding, honing, and boring.
- preform die maintenance, rebuilds and repairs per customer requirements.
- Mentored junior toolmakers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster professional growth.
Toolmaker
Ehrhardt Tool and Machine
06.2008 - 11.2018
- Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Consistently met deadlines for project completion through effective time management and organizational skills.
- Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing precision tooling components.
- Finish machine die components which includes: surface grinding, honing, boring, or straightening.
- Worked alongside toolmaker apprentices to further build their toolmaking skillset.
- First aid/CPR Certified, Lift Truck Certified
Toolmaker
Trans-matic Mfg. Inc.
04.2003 - 05.2008
- Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Setup, Run, and troubleshoot deep draw transfer presses.
- Consistently met deadlines for project completion through effective time management and organizational skills.
- Develop new tooling, processes, and preform QC duties per ISO standards.
- Proficient in TS16949 QC systems.
- proficient in ISO14001 systems.
Toolmaker / Group Team Leader
Wainwright Industries
01.1987 - 03.2003
- Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Consistently met deadlines for project completion through effective time management and organizational skills.
- Maintained clear communication with team members throughout projects to ensure all requirements were met accurately and efficiently.
- Make repairs and QC adjustments to maintain production requirements.
- Make spare and replacement die components from blueprints and conform to QC standards.
- Preformed routine and/or periodical die maintenance as QC requirments are met.
Education
Machine Shop 1-4 And Tool And Die 1-4 - Precision Machining
North County Technical Schoool
05-1981
Skills
- Precision machining
- Computer skills
- Surface grinding
- Training and mentoring
- Metalworking techniques
- Material selection
- Geometric dimensioning
- Fixture development
Timeline
Lead Toolmaker
Tool Specialties Company
11.2018 - 12.2023
Toolmaker
Ehrhardt Tool and Machine
06.2008 - 11.2018
Toolmaker
Trans-matic Mfg. Inc.
04.2003 - 05.2008
Toolmaker / Group Team Leader
Wainwright Industries
01.1987 - 03.2003
Machine Shop 1-4 And Tool And Die 1-4 - Precision Machining
North County Technical Schoool
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