Shelby "Dean" Pelfrey

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Tipp City, Ohio 45371

Telephone: 937-***-****

Cell 865-***-****

SKILLS & ABILITIES SUMMARY

Innovative, solution oriented project engineer, journeyman toolmaker

certification, with demonstrated ability to analyze and solve various

fabricating, assembly and tooling concerns. Practical hands-on experience

ranging from high volume production environments to unique, one-off custom

machined products requiring strict tolerances or military standards.

Expertise in automotive, appliance, defense, food, medical and aviation

industries.

Proven ability to:

. Troubleshoot tooling & machinery breakdowns during stressful

situations in a timely manner with limited budgets. Build new

assembly jig & fixtures, press, weld and automation equipment.

. Improve stamping, welding and assembly processes to increase quality,

throughput or equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.

. Maintain, repair and/or build tool & dies such as: Class A automobile

surfaces, progressive & transfer dies, deep draw and hem dies, trim &

pierce, multiple slide and cam tools and fine blanking.

. Program and operate CNC mills, EDM, lathes, boring equipment, large

surface grinders, precision small millwork, proficiently weld (e.g.,

MIG, TIG, oxyacetylene, brazing, etc.). Inspect results using CMM,

optical comparators, micrometers, GD&T part layouts, schematic &

blueprint reading, etc.

. Supervise small teams in both union & non-union facilities.

Geographic flexibility Inc.: MI, OH, TN, SC & CA.

EXPERIENCE

EAGLE BEND MFG., INC. (Div. of Magna International Corp.) 2009 -

Present

Skilled Trade's Manager over maintenance and tooling. Clinton, TN

EAGLE BEND MFG., INC. (Div. of Magna International Corp.) 2009 -

10/2012

Project Engineer Clinton, TN

Directed cell layouts, tool designs, material flow and assured the process

capability of new welding & assembly cells at this 340,000 sq. ft.

automotive stamping and component assembly plant. Also involved in

customer tool cost quotations and training.

DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE INC. (Div. of Magna International Corp.) 2006 - 2009

Tooling Supervisor Greenville, SC

Responsible for new program launch of BMW X-5 closure parts including all-

aluminum vehicle hood assembly cell. Successfully accomplished precision

hood hem process not achieved for 18 months prior. All five (5) automobile

panels attained over 96% statistical process capability.

GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK ASSEMBLY 1999 - 2006

Journeyman Tool & Die Moraine, OH

Managed the new GM Trailblazer tooling through all phases of design to mass

production of 21 month program. Successful program launch resulted in

promotion to body shop tool & die supervisor. Plant later closed.

OCHS Tool & Die COMPANY 1995 - 1999

Journeyman Tool & Die Vandalia, OH

Hired as tool & die maker and promoted to tooling supervisor for this 400

person automotive supplier.

OTHER LOCATIONS: MINCO, RIVERSIDE, TOPAZ TOOL & DIE and NORTHROP AIRCRAFT

1980 - 1995

Mold Maker, Die Maker and Jig & Fixture Builder

EDUCATION

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, 1978

Sinclair College and Mark Concepts Tool & Die Company, Dayton OH, started

in tread 1974

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