MICHAEL P. NOLAN

*** ***** **** **

Belton SC ***27

ab80w7@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 704-***-****

TOOL & DIE MAKER

SUMMARY

3D Cad Designer for the past 10 years

Diverse training on multiple types of cad systems

SolidWorks Design Essentials in 2004

Using SolidWorks since 2004

Continuing education to become a CSWD 2010

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERTISE

30 Years of experience with companies of diverse

specializations

Highly motivated and well organized

Experienced in all types of tooling and fixtures

Special Machine, Weld Fixtures and Checking Fixtures

Trained on CAMAX and Unigraphics for Build Processing

Cody High Graduate 1979 General Studies

RESULTS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2012 to Present WNC Tool & Die

CAD DESIGNER

Gastonia NC

2010 to 2012 ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS

CAD DESIGNER Anderson SC

. Designed in CATIA V5

. Designed in the Top Mount Refrigerator group

. Designed parts from prototype to final approval

. Designed multiple parts for theses units

. Provide print updates for Anderson, St. Cloud and Juarez

. Involved in all aspects of design from capacity to

function

2008 to 2009 HARTNESS AUTOMATION

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Greenville SC

. Designed parts for EOAT Robotic Tools

. Designed multiple parts for the Depalitizing tooling

. Created many configurations of brackets for robotic cell

equipment

. Designed parts for the conveyor systems

. Involved with Program Manger on design issues

. Involved with floor supervisor with for best design

practice

. Designed in SolidWorks 2009

2008 to 2008 TEXTRON / JACOBSEN

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Charlotte NC

. Created work instructions for the assembly lines

. Designed weld fixtures for upcoming tooling

. Evaluate existing weld fixtures for function and

repeatability

. Weekly reports to managements of achievements on the floor

. Weld fixture certification for new parts released to the

shop floor

. Keep work instructions updated for the assembly lines

. Designed in Unigraphics NX2

2003 to 2007 SALINE METAL SYSTEMS

TOOLING ENG / CAD DESIGNER

Saline MI

. Started as a tooling engineer responsibilities included

holding tooling and fixtures to the time line

. Reviewed all tooling designs for functionally thru 100%

buyoff

. Monitored tool build from start to finish including final

buyoff in the vendors facility and in the home plant

. Took position as Cad Designer when the position became

available to enhance my ability to better handle process

control

. Responsible for all print updates and die design changes

. Designed multiple tools for our manufacturing facility

. Updated all tooling that required engineering changes.

Which included making existing tooling run additional parts

. Manage all incoming data from outside customers

. Created work instructions for shop personnel to use new

tooling and checking fixtures

. Updated AutoCAD into SolidWorks files as part of file

management

2002 to 2003 ABB FLEXIBLE of AUBURN HILLS

TOOLING ENGINEER

Auburn Hills MI

. Managed multiple projects

. Verified off site progress of tooling and fixtures

. Involved in design buyoff before tooling was released

. Communicated the time lines of programs to management

. Synchronized delivery schedules for tooling and fixtures

. Collected and analyzed manufacturing data to ensure quality

1988 to 2002 GREENFIELD TOOL & MFG

1998 to 2002 BUILD PROCESSOR

Canton MI

. Determined optimal process for machining the tools

. Prepared CAD data for the cad department

. Worked directly with Die leaders on tool processing

. Assisted designers in checking their designs

. Preformed minor designing for overflow workload

. Provided assistance for particularly difficult areas of the

design

1988 to 1998 DIE LEADER

. Processed all tooling for machining

. Managed an eight-man crew of die makers and apprentices

. Trained apprentices in good die making and tryout practices

. Used all types of materials from 1008/1010 to HRS, Aluminum

HSLA, Brass & Copper

. Worked with machine leaders to set up machining plans for

tools

. Listened to ideas and acted decisively when a plan was put

in place

. Developed initiatives with senior management to increases

productivity and profitability in the plant

1984 to 1988 RICHARD TOOL & DIE

DIE MAKER

Farmington Hills MI

1980 to 1984 NOVI DIE & ENG

DIE HELPER

Troy MI

Salary Requirements NEGOTIABLE

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