Engineer Die Maker
Resume:
Steve Skonie
Downers Grove, IL
***********@*****.*** - 331-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wire EDM Operator/Programmer
Diesplus - March 2013 to July 2013
www.diesplus.com
Progressive die manufacturer.
• Program (Esprit 2013) Setup and Operate Mitsubishi MVR 2400, FA20, FX20.
• Modify program for most efficient burns. Drop slugs first or tag openings.
• Adjust technology to minimize or eliminate wirebreaks.
• Perform maintenance as required.
• Edit G Code.
• Convert .dwg from AutoCad to .dxf for Esprit.
Wire EDM Programmer/Operator
CGR Technologies - June 2011 to March 2013
www.cgrtech.com
Custom Manufacturer of Precision Prototype & Short Run Stampings, Jigs, Fixtures.
• Program (Esprit) Setup and Operate Agie Classic S with Agievision and Sodick AG400L.
• Perform maintenance as required.
• Set up punch press.
• Grind, assemble and do whatever is needed.
Master Cam. Trained in Solidworks and Pro Engineer
Esprit - 2013 to 2013
Mitsubishi Wire EDM Operator
Trigon International - 2010 to 2011
Tool and Die Maker
Hutchinson Technology, Inc - Downers Grove, IL - 2005 to 2009
www.htch.com
High-volume supplier of flex assemblies for major hard drive manufacturers.
Tool and Die Maker:
• Built and assembled miniature electronic measurement and testing fixtures and tooling to extremely close
tolerances and fine fin.
• Submitted GD&T changes to reduce the cost of building and maintaining equipment.
• Worked to very close tolerances, in some instances +/- .00005
• Utilized measurement equipment, such as comparators and digital drop gauge capable of reading .000010
• The most critical tooling was final inspected by CMM.
• Extensive carbide grinding.
5409 Belmont Road
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Tool and Die Maker
Metalcraft Industries - Westminster, CO - 2004 to 2005
Built, repaired, and changed over tools.
• Operated Mitsubishi Wire EDM machine.
Tool and Die Maker
Knowles Electronics, Inc., of Itasca - 1994 to July 2003
Held several positions in the company.
A $250 million international manufacturer and marketer of sub-miniature acoustic microphones and speakers
(transducers) for hearing appliance and communication applications.
Programmer and Operator
Knowles Electronics, Inc., of Itasca - 1997 to 2003
at Knowles Electronics:
• Programmed, set up, and operated Agie 100,and Agie 150
• Programmed wire machine with Mastercam.
• Designed and fabricated electrodes for AgiePuls Conventional EDM.
• Performed routine maintenance on EDM machines.
• Constructed details for primary tooling secondary tooling, and assembly fixtures.
• Worked on development of new tool design concepts to reduce cost of building and maintenance. Researched
& designed new materials & electrodes for a miniature laminated linear motor welder.
• (This ran in tandem with stamping press.)
Die Designer
Knowles Electronics, Inc., of Itasca - 1995 to 1997
Designed progressive dies for micro-sized piece parts with extremely close tolerances.
• Designed progressive skeleton dies.
• Designed stack welder to weld lamination from progressive die strip.
• Designed progressive die for .0014 thick Mylar ring.
• Performed all duties from initial design/drawing to "qualified piece part" status.
• Updated drawing database.
Tool and Die Maker
Knowles Electronics, Inc., of Itasca - 1994 to 1995
Built and repaired progressive dies for .003-.010 thick material.
• Ground and fit carbide inserts.
• Completed overflow duties as needed for deadline and new product projects.
Tool and Die Maker
Tricon Industries of Downers Grove - 1988 to 1994
An automotive and appliance parts supplier.
Machinist
Molex Incorporated of Lisle - 1986 to 1988
Manufacturer of electronic and electrical components and connectors.
EDUCATION
Associate's in Mechanical Design Technology
Thornton Community College (now South Suburban College - Holland
1986
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