Raymond Smith
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Dedicated tool and die professional with extensive experience in precision machining, stamping and hydroforming techniques. Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining die equipment with a strong focus on efficiency improvements. Committed to supporting production teams by ensuring quality and precision in all machining tasks
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Ideal Tool and Machine
Hamilton, Canada
03.2023 - Current
- Performed precision grinding of parts to fit CNC die pockets +/-0.0005
- Conducted die building and maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency for in house and 3rd party dies
- Led troubleshooting efforts to minimize production downtime
- Spare parts using milling machine or lathe
Burloak Tool and Die
Burlington, Canada
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted die maintenance in press and toolroom ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy
- Executed TIG welding for 3D cutting edges (cladding) enhancing durability and precision cutting edges
- Suggest engineering changes to improve efficiency
- Spare parts using milling machine or lathe
- Material handling
Gyptech Manufacturing
Oakville, Canada
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Responsible for machining in house products using manual engine lathe milling machine and drill presses as well as minor repair to all production equipment
- Suggested engineering changes to drawing to improve efficiency
- Rework parts from inside and outside sources
- Measurement and inspection of all work created with appropriate measuring tools including micrometers, depth gauges etc
Totall Attachments
Oakville, Canada
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Responsible for machining all in house products using manual engine lathe milling machines and drill presses as well as minor repair to all production equipment
- Suggested engineering changes to drawing to improve efficiency
- Analyze production habits and find way to improve including the use of jigs and fixtures and templates
- Measurement and inspection of all work created with appropriate measuring tools including micrometers, depth gauges etc
Modatek Systems
Milton, Canada
04.2005 - 08.2018
- Establish and follow-up project implementation, including timing, concept, feasibility, design, specifications, construction and commissioning, as required
- Provide support in troubleshooting, repairing and making system improvements (optimization), to ensure quality and efficiencies within the department
- Identify root cause of equipment failures and follow-up on feasibility of modifications
- Prepare drawings and materials specifications for requisitions required by vendors or other departments
- Develop controls drawings and design concepts
- Deal with various vendors (Supplier and Equipment)
- Participate in cross-functional training (multi-skilling) activities related to other trades, within the organization
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency in achieving results
- Perform preventative maintenance to defined schedules
- Assist and support in all other technical areas, where required
- Ensure all operator safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installation
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Tool And Die
Geargian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON06-1992
Skills
- Precision grinding
- Die maintenance
- TIG welding
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Engineering changes
- Material handling
- Measurement and inspection
- Preventative maintenance
- Parts fabrication
Timeline
Ideal Tool and Machine
03.2023 - Current
Burloak Tool and Die
11.2022 - 03.2023
Gyptech Manufacturing
03.2021 - 11.2022
Totall Attachments
08.2019 - 11.2020
Modatek Systems
04.2005 - 08.2018
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Tool And Die
Geargian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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