BRIAN H.COLLINS *******@***.***
**** ****** **. *******, *** Hampshire 03608 603-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position as a Toolmaker/Machinist at a progressive company with
opportunity to contribute my experience and broaden my knowledge and ability to grow in the
industry.
EXPERIENCE
Toolmaker: Findings Inc.
June 2002-Present
*WIRE EDM: set-up, operate, program
*Precision form grinding
*Single to multiple stage tooling
*Progressive stamping and forming tools
*Machine various types of metals: 0-1, D-2, L-6, M2
* Auto-Cad experience
*CNC Mill conversational programming
Toolmaker: Tyco Electronics Corp. Dec. 2000- June 2002
*Experience with Bridgeport Proto-trac 3-Axis CNC
*Machining in various types of materials: A2, O1, D2, Aluminum, FR-4, Nylon
*High precision, close tolerance grinding: flat, form, cylindrical
*Precision measuring: optical comparator, height gauge
*Work from highly detailed blueprints to sketch or verbal
*Close working relationship with engineering department
Lead Toolmaker: Plainville Stock Company June 1987-Dec. 2000
*Design, build, maintain, repair all sample and production tooling
*Conventional Ram EDM experience
*Progressive tooling, single to multi-stage
*Hub and die experience includes; trim, blank, forming, draw tools
*Set up and operate power presses: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic
Toolmaker: Feteira Tool & Findings Company January 1996-Dec. 2000
*Diagnose, repair various types of tools
*Progressive, form, stamping
*Conventional Ram EDM experience
*Piece prototype, specific tooling
*Knowledgeable in jigs and fixtures
EDUCATION
Toolmaking/Machinist Certification Program: Jewelry Institute June 1986
King Philip High School: Graduate June 1985
REFERENCES
Roger Williams Findings Incorporated 603-352-
3717
John Feteira Sr. Feteira Tool & Findings Company 508-***-****
Ed MacPherson Tyco Electronics Corporation 781-***-****