Tom Murphy
Newmarket,ON
Summary
THE CAREER IN TOOL AND DIE STARTED WHEN FRANK STRONACH STARTED THE MAGNA TRAINING CENTER
AND ENROLLED AS I PROGRESSED I WAS ADVISED TO SEEK EXSPERENCE IN BUILDINF DIES AS I PROGRESSED THRU DIFFERENT TOOLING JOBBING SHOPS I DEVELOPED THE SKILL TO BUILD TOOLS UNSUPERVISED I ALSO DEVELOPED INTO PROTOTYPE BUILDING SKILLS WHITCH LED TO KEYCREATOR A CAD DESIGN PLATFORM FROM THERE I USED THE COMBINED SKILLS TO START A WIRE EDM COMPANY AFTER A FEW YEARS I STARTED A TOOL AND DIE COMPANY WITH GREAT HELP AND LEADERSHIP THRU STEVE AND CHRIS POTTER OF EUROSPEC REFINED MY DIE DESIGN AND BUILD SKILLS
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
New Tooling Manager
Warren Industries Inc
10.2012 - 10.2023
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
President
TNT Tool & Die Inc
03.1994 - 07.2012
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
Tool Die Maker
Multimatic Technical Centre
03.1986 - 10.1998
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
New Tooling and Engineering Tool Maker
Matcor Automotive
02.1990 - 01.1994
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
- Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
Tool Die Maker
Cam Tool & Die
02.1988 - 07.1990
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
Tool Die Maker
Eurospec Tooling
04.1984 - 04.1986
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
Tool and Die Apprentice
KTM LOCKS
01.1982 - 03.1984
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
TOOL AND DIE APPRENTECE
MAGNA TRAINING CENTER
01.1980 - 04.1982
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Handsworth Secondary NORTH VANCOUVER BC
North Vancouver, BC06.1989
Skills
- -ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE
- -CREATE POSITIVE AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED TEAMS
- -DELIGATE TASKS TO APPROPRIATE ASSOCIATES TO OBTAIN ASSIGNED TASKS
- -WORK WITH ALL DEPARTMENTS TO RESOLVE ANY CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
- -CREATED DIE MAITENCE SCHEDUALES
- -QUOTED AND IMPLEMENT ENGINEERING CHANGES
Accomplishments
-IMPROVED DAILY PRODUCTION OF UNDER PRODUCING TO QUOTED PROCUDUTION QTY
-DEVELOPED DIES PRODUCING ALUMINUM PARTS STOPPING SPLITTING AND FOLDING
-ORGANIZED SPARES FOR TOOLING
-LED TOOLING PROGRAMS FORM QUOTING TO DIE DESIGN REVIEWS , TO THE BUILDS, RUN AT RATES AND PPAP
-EXCELENT IN PRESS TROUBLE SHOOTING
-TRAINED TOOLMAKES IN ALL ASPECS OF TOOL BUILDS,UNDERSTANDING PART DRAWINGS ,RELATING CMM REPORTS TO DIE ADJUSTMENTS
-SET UP LAYOUTS OF VARIOUS TOOL ROOMS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Additional Information
DEVELOPED QUOTING FORMS FOR NEW TOOLS
DEVELOPED JOB BOOK TO TRACK TOOLING TIMELINES AND REVIEW STAGES
FOR ONTIME DELIVERY AND COST CONTROL MONITORING
SET UP INTERVIEW PROCEDURES AND TESTS FOR NEW TOOLMAKERS
STARTED -OWNER A CNC WIRE EDM COMPANY TOMUR TOOL AND DIE
STARTED -OWNER TOOL AND DIE COMPANY TNT TOOL AND DIE INC
Timeline
New Tooling Manager
Warren Industries Inc
10.2012 - 10.2023
President
TNT Tool & Die Inc
03.1994 - 07.2012
New Tooling and Engineering Tool Maker
Matcor Automotive
02.1990 - 01.1994
Tool Die Maker
Cam Tool & Die
02.1988 - 07.1990
Tool Die Maker
Multimatic Technical Centre
03.1986 - 10.1998
Tool Die Maker
Eurospec Tooling
04.1984 - 04.1986
Tool and Die Apprentice
KTM LOCKS
01.1982 - 03.1984
TOOL AND DIE APPRENTECE
MAGNA TRAINING CENTER
01.1980 - 04.1982
High School Diploma -
Handsworth Secondary NORTH VANCOUVER BC
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