Development Maintenance
Resume:
JOSEPH P. DUROCHER
***** ******, ***** ****, ** *8101
**************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
General Motors LLC, 300 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48234/ Pontiac
Stamping April-11 / Present
Lead Shift: Tool room supervisor/Die build/try-out/Die repair
> Reengineering and modification of dies to produce parts according to
specifications.
> Assembly and try-out of new die build as well as blank development.
> Set up of punches and die components for proto-type and custom parts
run.
> Calibration and adjustments of high tolerance dies and parts.
> Repair progressive dies, as well as sharpening and shimming of all
production and custom dies including trim, pierce, form, progressive
and high-speed, high-tolerance runs and dies.
> The problem solving and repair of damaged, crashed and production
problematic die.
> Proficient in operations of mills, surface grinders, lathes, band saw,
and all other related tool room equipment.
> assign and follow
up of all production body die repairs and in press trouble shooting,
assist and help direct the flow of repairs to class A and body panel
die.
Martinrea Jonesville LLC 260 Gaige Street, Jonesville, MI 49250
June-10 / April-11
Tool & Die Repair
> Set up and operating knowledge of all trade related machinery - mills,
lathe, surface grinder, OD ID grinders, drill press and radial,
shaper, band and cutting saw, profiler, balnchard grinders.
> Reading, lay out and construction of new die build per blueprints
specifications.
> In press repair and trouble shooting of all type (progressive,
transfer, draw, shear, pierce, flanging, cam, line etc.) details,
components and equipment.
> Development and finalization of die try-out, including (class A,
trimming, progressive, draw, piercing, cam, restrike, transfer,
compound, carbide etc.)
> Repair of damaged details, fixtures and all components of stamping
dies, as well as, modifications to trim edges and / or die
specifications of die runs.
> Extensive work with Kirksite tooling, production, proto-type and try-
out dies.
STIHL, Inc. 825 London Bridge, VA 23452
March-06 / June-10
Tool and Die Maker
> Repair and maintenance of carbide compound die components and
copper/brass weld fixture dies.
> Assembly and modify fixture to work in a production setting, build and
mount to custom work stations.
> Repair and develop custom tools for maintenance personnel to work on
custom made machinery.
> Operation of all trade related machinery, mills, lathe, surface
grinder etc. (proficient in manual set up, limited cnc experience).
> Machining custom parts and tooling from blueprints and diagrams.
> Limited injection mold, master cam 10 and solid works experience.
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JOSEPH P. DUROCHER
April Steel / Dalaco Stamping 8111 Tireman Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
August-04/March-06
Tool & Die Maker / Repair (Plant Closure)
> In press repair and trouble shooting of production stamping dies and
fixtures.
> Repair of large progressive, line, form, blanking, piercing and
fixtures.
> All facets of tool and die trade, machining of die steels, the making
of die sections, and/or repair, replacement of details and die
sections, maintenance to die, welding and grinding of damaged steels
and components.
> Sharpen and shim, replace and modify die components to keep quality
specifications for production runs.
> Trim changes and development of new details and forms of modified
parts.
Elmhurst Prototyping 7630 19 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
July-00 /August-04
Metal Model Maker / Tool & Die Maker / Supervisor
(Plant Closure)
> Development of custom tooling, fixtures and other one of a kind low
volume parts and components.
> Oversee the development and assist with problem solving and
instruction for project and materials.
> Assign daily work projects and see them done safely, correctly and
proficiently.
> Aid in the development of proto-type parts and blank developments for
draw and form dies for class A surface panels and all other tool and
die related stamping issues.
> Oversee the proper set up of stamping dies into presses for a safe and
proficient operation.
Tower Automotive / Active Tool 32901 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 48066
January-96 / July -00
Tool & Die Maker (Plant
Closure)
> Set-up and operating knowledge of all trade related machinery.
> Reading, lay-out and construction of new die build per blueprint
specifications.
> In press repair and trouble shooting.
> Development and finalization of die try-out.
> Repair of damaged details, fixtures and all components of stamping
dies, as well as, modifications to trim edges, and/or die
specifications and details.
> Responsible for all die set-up and specifications of die runs.
> Extensive work with Kirksite tooling, production, proto-type and try-out
dies.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
> 109 credits towards advanced degree
> Journeyman Machine Repair / Industrial Electrician / Stationary
Engineering
> Tools and willing to relocate for the right position.
> U. S. Department of Labor OSHA Certified
> Management
> Welding such as tig, mig, brazing, CO2, arch, soldering, cutting and
plasma torch
> Overhead crane, fork truck and semi-tractor
> College courses in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel computer
programs
> Limited Injection mold experience
> Limited Master Cam 10 and Solid works
>
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