Walter L. Simons

**** ***** **** **.

Sheridan, MI 48884

Home 989-***-****

Cell (989-***-*****

ac7e1e@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVES

I am seeking employment with a highly successful world class corporation. I wish to obtain a

position as a first class journeyman tool and die maker or in a related field in which my technical

skills are utilized to the fullest. I am striving for an opportunity to further my education and chance

for promotion. Compensations are considered immensely.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Knape and Vogt, Grand Rapids, MI

1/2014 Present

Hired to build and maintain Tools and Dies related to roll form process of precision drawer slides

and ergonomic components in the computer industry.

Matcor, Ionia, MI

01/2011 1/2014 Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

My job responsibilities included continuous improvement. The repairing of tools and dies. Line

calls to presses and robotic mig welding cells during the manufacturing process, and to insure the

tool room was as efficient as possible, was lead man during reconstruction process of the Tool

and Die department.

Johnson Controls, Battle Creek, MI

03/2007 1/2011 Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

I was recruited by Johnson Controls, to insure smooth tryouts, on time production and to maintain

tools and dies in a state of the art stamping transfer and laser welding facility, a new venture for

JCI.

New United Motors, Fremont, CA

10/1996 03/2007 Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Try out and daily repair of large class A stamping dies, troubleshooting production lines and

insuring smooth operation. I am trained in the Toyota production system t.p.s. and obtained team

leader position of first shift.

Tower Automotive, Greenville, MI

10/1986 10/1996 Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Building and repairing tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, heat bonders, models and welders. I conducted

tryouts on medium size dies in a manufacturing capacity. I was team leader of second shift

responsible for line efficiency and tool room work orders.

Greenville Tool and Die, Greenville, MI

10/1980 10/1986 Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Building of tool and dies. I served in a four year apprenticeship program. I was trained in close

tolerance construction, in a state of the art tooling facility. I was awarded my federal journeyman

card.

Education

Apprenticeship at Greenville Tool and Die

Major: Industrial Tool and Machining

Montcalm Community College, MI

Skills and Abilities

Statistical process control, Teledyne hyson nitrogen cylinder maintenance and repair, problem

solving circle coordinator, continued improvement program, fork lift operator, performing heat

treatment of tool steels, excellent welder of arc, tig and mig and proficient machinist in all manual

tool room equipment including e.d.m. Qualified crane operator remote and manual.

Honors and Activities

Safe haven for animals, sports and traveling of all types.

Notes/Other Information

I have enjoyed my chosen profession thoroughly. I am willing to travel or relocate, for the right

opportunity.

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