David Cregar

Applications Engineer - Thompson Machining Services

Connersville, IN

accpcm@r.postjobfree.com - 765-***-****

To work in a successful company with a demanding work environment and a chance for advancement

opportunities

where I can teach, learn, innovate, and implement corrective actions for the benefit of an established company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Applications Engineer

Thompson Machining Services - December 2012 to Present

Working with Mastercam Software for CNC

programming, Writing processes for new jobs, review and update existing

processes, Assist in job quoting, Spec out mill and lathe tooling for new and existing jobs. CNC machine

organization of tooling and fixtures. Assigned to overlook shop flow and organization.

Applications Engineer

Heroux-Devtek - Springdale, OH - October 2007 to December 2012

Working with Unigraphics Software for fixture design along with CNC programming and writing processes on

new jobs, reviewing and updating in place processes. Active in machine trouble shooting.

Assigned to overlook the stator cell for G.E. Power. From raw material to first machine operations, through

weld,

FPI, and finishing machining process. Lead all welding qualifications. Perform on site qualifications for heat

treat and welding for sub contractors. Latest projects include wind power components and power generation

turbines.

Mechanical Engineer

Visteon Automotive, LLC - Connersville, IN - June 2000 to October 2007

Worked on new factory startup in Juarez Mexico. Trouble shooting machine installation.

Training production employee's on how to run machinery and perform preventive maintenance. Designing new

tooling fixtures and modifying some of the existing tooling fixtures. While working in the Evaporator department

improved welding equipment and tube joint equipment OEE from 89% to 95% resulting in $1.4 million per year

savings. Also worked as maintenance engineer trouble shooting and addressing machine issues, design work

on fixtures, and tooling.

Engineering Developmental Services- Designing, Developing and building prototypes from a concept to a

working

prototype. Done machining & welding on personal assigned projects.

Tool Room Supervisor- In charge of Tool Room, Weld crib, and cutter grind. Worked with progressive and

stamping dies, making and rebuilding fixtures, fin-mill trouble shooting, machine down time issues. Directed

employees to obtain ZERO lost time accidents!

•• Hillenbrand Industries Batesville, IN

Machinist/Programmer

Roots Dresser Industries - Connersville, IN - December 1998 to June 2000

Responsibilities

Setup & Run CNC machines, O.D. grinders

Accomplishments

AA Journeymans card

Skills Used

Setup, operate CNC & manual machines, setup, programming

Rotary Table Grinder, CNC O.D. Grinder

Toolroom - June 1993 to June 1998

and various machining centers. I have received my Tool Machinist AA (all around) Journeyman's Card.

Toolmaker/ Machinist

JM Manufacturing - Rushville, IN - November 1992 to 1993

Operated the following machines: CNC Lathes, CNC Mills,

Bridgeport's, Vertical Mills, and various machine centers. Completed daily preventive maintence on machines.

•• Reliable Precision Products, Connersville, Indiana

machinist

JM Manufacturing - Rushville, IN - March 1990 to 1992

Tool room: Operated following machines: Lathes, Surface Grinders, I.D. Grinders, Cut-off Saw

Vertical Horizontal Mills, Radial Drill Press, Screw Machines, Run and Repair various machining centers. Had

several setup responsibilities. Was involved in trouble shooting and Fixture building.

EDUCATION

Machine School Trades

1989 to 1990

Diploma

Connersville High School

1987 to 1990

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

QUALIFICATIONS

•• Engineering developmental services developing/designing prototypes.

•• Process Development for new parts

•• CNC Programming

•• Fixture design and fabrication

•• Detail making (Troubleshooting & P.M.'s on stamping and injection dies)

•• Six Sigma Green Belt training. Participated in Six Sigma black belt projects.

•• Knowledgeable in Quality Control & Precision Measurement

•• NX Unigraphics, Mastercam, ProCam/Auto CAD, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint

•• Continuous improvement and cost reduction on new & legacy processes

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