Training Quality
Resume:
Daniel F. Nagode Jr.
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
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Summary
Toolmaker with 30 years of experience in the Tool & Die trade. Received
Tool & Die certificate from the State of Ohio and an Associates Degree from
Lakeland Community College with a concentration in Technology. Additional
training courses taken on personal time to obtain further education on new
techniques. Familiar with a variety of manual and CNC equipment and a vast
array of tool and die work. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
Proven strengths include innovation and resourcefulness through improvising
and conceptualizing new ideas.
Areas of Expertise
. Die-cast dies . Close Tolerance . Manual & CNC Equipment
Grinding
. Precision Fixtures & . Gages . CNC Manual Programming
Weldments
Accomplishments
Machined and developed holding fixtures to make fins for the Sea Lance
missile
. Machined titanium shell for the artificial heart used by The Cleveland
Clinic
. Developed and submitted to management for consideration, a floor plan
and supporting documentation to re-organize the Tool Room into cells
. Developed and submitted idea to recycle scrap metal from the Tool Room
& use funds obtained to buy new tools and equipment
. Expedited rush order from a multi-million dollar client by working 23
hours straight, resulting in a strong relationship with client and
subsequent new orders
Professional Experience
SKRL Tool & Die, Eastlake, Ohio 2011 -
present
Designers and Builders of Dies, Jigs, Fixtures, Specialty Machinery,
Composites, Quality High Pressure Aluminum Die Castings
Machinist/ Toolmaker
Machine parts per print for customers, machine and grind parts for die-cast
dies, duplicate dies on Hydro-tel mill. Machine parts on jig bore and Trak
Mill with SMX CNC control. Use BobCAD to design and machine parts on Trak
Mill.
PAKO INC., Mentor, Ohio 2009 -
2011
Design, Bend, Machine and Build Tubing for Major Aerospace Companies.
Inspector
Final Inspection of connectors, tubing and brazed tube assemblies. Use a
variety of gauges and measuring equipment to ensure parts meet customer's
specifications in preparation for shipment. Document all characteristics
for quality insurance purposes.
SKRL Tool & Die, Eastlake, Ohio 2002 - 2009
Designers and Builders of Dies, Jigs, Fixtures, Specialty Machinery,
Composites, Quality High Pressure Aluminum Die Castings and Fuel Cells
Lead Toolmaker
Analyze prints and delegate work to respective departments. Run both manual
and CNC equipment, editing and programming as needed. Inspect and self-
release work as per customer's request. Assist with training of apprentices
if the opportunity presents itself. Occasionally, work directly with the
customer.
Computech Mold, Perry, Ohio 2000 - 2002
Build & Repair Plastic Injection & Rubber Molds, High Quality Machined
Parts
Machinist/ Toolmaker
Machined parts per print using the mill and grinder. Operated, edited and
programmed the Charmille Robofil 310 Wire E.D.M. machine. Hand-worked and
polished plastic-injection molds to a mirror finish.
SKRL Tool & Die, Eastlake, Ohio 1981 - 2000
Toolmaker
Operated manual and CNC equipment, made fixtures and holding devices for
CNC mills &
hand-worked and polished die-cast dies. Worked on compression molds,
bending dies and trim dies.
R & C Mold, Orange, California 1980 -
1981
Apprentice Mold Maker
Arcturian Mold, Mentor, Ohio
1979 - 1980
Apprentice Toolmaker
Machinery Operated
Bridgeport Mill, Cincinnati Vertical Duplicating Hydrotel Mill, G&L
Horizontal Boring Mill, SIP Hyrdoptic 7a Jig Bore, Surface Grinder,
Cincinnati Sinker E.D.M., Robofil 310 Wire E.D.M., Bostomatic CNC Mill,
Mazak 640M Mill, Blanchard Grinder, Leblonde Makino CNC Mill, Bostomatic
312 CNC Mill, Tornado Lathe, Sunnen Hone, Gorton Panograph, Radial Drill
Press, Do All Vertical & Horizontal Band Saw
Education
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio
Associates Degree with a concentration in Technical Studies
1994
John Carroll University, University Hts., Ohio
1976 - 1978
Additional Training
Attended BobCAD/CAM training seminar (2012)
Completed AutoCad with a grade of "A" (2011)
DSQR training for General Electric (2008)
Lincoln Electric Welding School, Euclid, Ohio, TIG & MIG Welding
(2008)
FASTech, Findlay, Ohio, Mastercam (2004)
. Charmille, Lincolnshire, Illinois, Robofil 310 Wire E.D.M. (2000)
Bostomatic CNC Training, Middleburgh Hts., Ohio (1985)
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