RODJIE OBSEQUIAS
Newmarket,Canada
Summary
- Experienced mechanical designer with five years of experience in AutoCAD 2D/3D and SolidWorks software.
- Licensed Tool and Die 430A in Ontario, Canada.
- Two years as a quality inspector.
- Five years of experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and Production Engineer in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Fifteen years of local and international experience as a Tool and Die Maker in Canada, Japan, China, and the Philippines.
- Proficient in different software, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Catia, AutoCAD 2D/3D, FEA Ansys, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verisurf CMM, JobBOSS, Advaris, and Synergy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Design Technology
Metro College of Technology
Toronto, ON
01.2025 - Current
- Gained expertise in Parametric Design, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 2D/3D, CATIA, and FEA by ANSYS.
- Acquired skills in ANSI-ISO Blueprint Reading and GD&T techniques.
- Applied design engineering principles to develop innovative solutions.
- Studied manufacturing processes to enhance applied design strategies.
Tool Maker
Dortec Industries Inc(Magna Group)
Bradford, ON
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for troubleshooting, carrying out preventative maintenance as scheduled or required on various types of tooling and related equipment to minimize downtime and ensure efficiency.
- Performed precision machining operations on lathes, mills, and grinders to manufacture parts for various tools.
- Recommended changes or modifications in existing tool designs based on results from testing sessions.
- Troubleshoot dies in presses
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment and other processes related to tool making.
- Perform other duties and tasks as required by the Lead Hand, or Supervisor.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Tool Maker
Kirchhoff Automotive Aurora
Aurora, ON
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for troubleshooting, carrying out preventative maintenance as scheduled or required on various types of tooling and related equipment to minimize downtime and ensure efficiency.
- Performed precision machining operations on lathes, mills, and grinders to manufacture parts for various tools.
- Recommended changes or modifications in existing tool designs based on results from testing sessions.
- Troubleshoot dies in presses
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment and other processes related to tool making.
- Perform other duties and tasks as required by the Lead Hand, or Supervisor.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Quality Inspector
PJ Machinage
QC
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments, including Romer's Portable CMM with Verisurf software, micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Provided technical support to production staff regarding quality issues.
- Monitored production process to ensure quality control standards are met at all times.
- Followed industry standards and manufacturer instructions to calibrate measurement tools.
- Prepared reports outlining findings from inspections and tests conducted during production runs.
Tool Maker
Verbom Inc.
Valcourt, QC
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Assemble complex components with close tolerance requirements utilizing fixtures, gauges and measuring instruments.
- Responsible for troubleshooting, carrying out preventative maintenance as scheduled or required on various types of tooling and related equipment to minimize downtime and ensure efficiency.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Perform other duties and tasks as required by the Lead Hand, or Supervisor.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and Production Engineer
Bahra Cable Company
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
08.2013 - 12.2017
- Plan and execute routine maintenance for plant equipment and machinery.
- Analyze breakdowns, diagnose faults, and supervise time-critical equipment repairs.
- Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels, and timely procurement of replacement parts using Advaris Software.
- Read and analyze modified construction drawings using AutoCAD, specifications, and equipment data sheets.
- Managed emergency repairs on critical systems, minimizing downtime and production losses.
- Updated maintenance logs and reports accurately, facilitating effective tracking and planning.
- Used CAD software and computer-assisted drafting equipment to aid in structural product design.
Mechanical Designer (R&D Dept)
Finetool KSA
, Saudi Arabia
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Led mechanical design processes, covering concept development and detailed design via SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD 2d/3d.
- Reverse engineered customer-supplied parts to align with specific requirements.
- Utilized JobBOSS shop management software for preparing precise price quotes.
- Ensured compliance with design standards through thorough review of customer specifications.
- Conducted site visits for job evaluations and clarified project objectives.
- Engaged with vendors to optimize material selection, tooling choices, and production techniques.
- Selected and acquired materials according to project specifications for effective execution.
- Completed engineering analyses, focusing on material strength and stress evaluations.
Tool and Die Team Leader
Maple Factory 2 (formerly Mactan Parts Technology Inc.)
Cebu City, Philippines
02.2002 - 04.2011
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Troubleshot and repaired critical die sets (progressive and single die).
- Modified and improved the die set according to requirements and needs.
- Adjusting the die set at the press machine if there are dimensional or visual defects.
- Operating various types of workshop machines (such as surface grinders, micro grinders) for manufacturing new parts.
- Designed and fabricated jigs and gauges, such as punch hole check jigs, tunnel gauges, and measuring jigs, for precision parts.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Design Technology
Metro College of Technology
Toronto, ON10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJR)
Philippines01.2013
Industrial Technician Program - Mechanical Technology
Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE Technical Institute Inc.)
Philippines01.2001
Skills
Hard skills:
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor for solid and surface modeling, assemblies, detailed drawings, dimensioning, GD&T, and simulation
- Knowledgeable in FEA in static structure analysis, fatigue, thermal analysis, fluid, and buckling
- Competent in machine shop machine operation, such as milling, lathe, jig borer, surface grinder, hardening oven, drill/tapping machine, radial drill, precision micro grinder, drill press, surface grinding, high-speed fine drilling machine (JEM 350), electric discharge machine (EDM JEM DP-30), press machines (single and progressive), NC milling (Mitsubishi V500), forklifts, and overhead crane
- Proficient in precise measuring tools and instruments like calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial gauges, thread micrometers, and profile projectors/shadow graphs, and hardness tester
Soft skills
- Computer skills
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- PPE use
- Sense of urgency
- Project management
- Time management
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Design Technology
Metro College of Technology
01.2025 - Current
Tool Maker
Dortec Industries Inc(Magna Group)
08.2023 - Current
Tool Maker
Kirchhoff Automotive Aurora
11.2021 - 08.2023
Quality Inspector
PJ Machinage
02.2020 - 08.2021
Tool Maker
Verbom Inc.
08.2018 - 02.2020
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and Production Engineer
Bahra Cable Company
08.2013 - 12.2017
Mechanical Designer (R&D Dept)
Finetool KSA
04.2011 - 04.2013
Tool and Die Team Leader
Maple Factory 2 (formerly Mactan Parts Technology Inc.)
02.2002 - 04.2011
Mechanical Engineering Design Technology
Metro College of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJR)
Industrial Technician Program - Mechanical Technology
Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE Technical Institute Inc.)
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