John Lehman
Cellular 770-***-****
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
*********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
A position in a results oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious
person where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and
advancement.
ABILITIES
Have the ability to carry out programs under established policies and command the
respect of staff. Problem solving, leadership, delegation, and communication skills are
some of the qualities developed from experience as Team Leader and Team Member.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Nine years as Tool and Die Team Leader
Five years experience as Robotic Weld Fixture Maker and maintenance
Experience in Automotive and Aerospace Industries
Mig, arc, and tig welding experience
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Team Leader directing four model year changeovers
Traveled to Japan to inspect new dies, participate in die trials and inspect processed
parts for possible quality and formability issues
Saved thousands of dollars in material costs by reducing metal blank dimensions
SUMMARY OF TRAINING
Certificate of completion at Learning Tree University; Production and Operations
Management
Completed four year United Auto Workers’ Certified Tool and Die Apprenticeship
Traveled to Japan, to receive two months of advanced Tool and Die training from
Toyota Manufacturing Company
Traveled to Japan and Canada, to receive advanced process training for transfer press
operation, die setup, and part handling
Received forty hours of training in Toyota Quality Management system, including QS-
9000
Received eighty hours of basic and advanced Team Leader classroom and hands on
training from TABC
Received eighty hours of Toyota Production System training; including Just in Time,
Kanban, Kaizen, Jishukin, and Practical Problem Solving
Received twenty four hours computer training on MS Word and MS Excel software
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
General Electric, Wilmington, NC
Machine Operator, 10/13 – 2/14
Operate Lathe CNC Machine
Clairon Metals, Covington, GA
Robotic Weld Fixture Maker and Maintenance
7/08-9/13
Self Employed, 7/05 – 7/08
Stock and Option trading
Raypack, Oxnard, CA
Tool and Die Maker, 1/2004 – 6/3/05
Fabricate new stamping dies
Toyota Auto Body, Inc, Long Beach, CA
Tool and Die Maker, 1991 – 1/2004
Coordinate with other Departments. Delegate work assignments, lead monthly safety
meetings. Train new Die Makers, and participate in Quality Circles. Provide leadership
and assistance to existing Die Shop Team Members to provide quality and timely
workmanship.
Kaynar Aerospace Fasteners, Fullerton, CA
Tool and Die Maker, 1989 - 1991
Maintained stamping dies. Fabricated replacement die sections and tooling.
Fabricated part checking fixtures.
EDUCATION
Penn Foster Career School
Drafting with AutoCAD
Learning Tree University, Chatsworth, CA
Production and Operations Management
Miami University, Hamilton Branch, Hamilton, OH
Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship
Four Year, five hours per week, classroom and lab instruction on all aspects of
Tool and Die trade.