Maintenance Design

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October 14, 2013

William B. Pirkle

Education

• Machine Tool Technology, Coosa Valley Technical Courses completed include:

• Die Design I Lathe Operations I & II

• Mill Operations I & II Surface Grinder Operations

• Advanced Milling I & II Advance Lathe Operations

• Machine Tool Math Blueprint Reading I & II

Experience

2011 - present F&P of GA Rome, GA

Machinist/Die Tech

Die maintenance on forming and trimming dies

Repair die trim lines with TIG welders and pencil grinders

Trouble shoot die issues

Read and interpret blue prints

Daily use of grinders, milling machines, and lathes

Overhead crane, forklift and torch equipment

2008 - 2011 Self Employed Cedartown, GA

Residential/Commercial Painter

Performed a variety of residential/commercial painting services

Pressure washing and light remodeling

2004 - 2008 Advance Storage Products Cedartown, GA

Tool and Die Maintenance

Troubleshoot tool and die issues

Complete reports for daily work assignments supporting other departments

All die-related issues and repairs

1996 – 2004 Dixie Formplates Cedartown, GA

Machinist

Lead foreman and coordinator of die design and production

Foodservice industry specification

Machining and milling of a variety of materials including plastics, stainless steel, and

aluminum

1994 – 1996 Fairbanks Rome, GA

Tool and Die Repair and Maintenance Tech/Machinist

Routine tool and die maintenance

Daily use of grinders, milling machines, and lathes

Constructed and assembled welding jigs for robotic welders

Assisted in research and development of pneumatic controlled machines