Shelby "Dean" Pelfrey
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Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Telephone: 937-***-****
Cell 865-***-****
SKILLS & ABILITIES SUMMARY
Innovative, solution oriented project engineer, journeyman toolmaker
certification, with demonstrated ability to analyze and solve various
fabricating, assembly and tooling concerns. Practical hands-on experience
ranging from high volume production environments to unique, one-off custom
machined products requiring strict tolerances or military standards.
Expertise in automotive, appliance, defense, food, medical and aviation
industries.
Proven ability to:
. Troubleshoot tooling & machinery breakdowns during stressful
situations in a timely manner with limited budgets. Build new
assembly jig & fixtures, press, weld and automation equipment.
. Improve stamping, welding and assembly processes to increase quality,
throughput or equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
. Maintain, repair and/or build tool & dies such as: Class A automobile
surfaces, progressive & transfer dies, deep draw and hem dies, trim &
pierce, multiple slide and cam tools and fine blanking.
. Program and operate CNC mills, EDM, lathes, boring equipment, large
surface grinders, precision small millwork, proficiently weld (e.g.,
MIG, TIG, oxyacetylene, brazing, etc.). Inspect results using CMM,
optical comparators, micrometers, GD&T part layouts, schematic &
blueprint reading, etc.
. Supervise small teams in both union & non-union facilities.
Geographic flexibility Inc.: MI, OH, TN, SC & CA.
EXPERIENCE
EAGLE BEND MFG., INC. (Div. of Magna International Corp.) 2009 -
Present
Skilled Trade's Manager over maintenance and tooling. Clinton, TN
EAGLE BEND MFG., INC. (Div. of Magna International Corp.) 2009 -
10/2012
Project Engineer Clinton, TN
Directed cell layouts, tool designs, material flow and assured the process
capability of new welding & assembly cells at this 340,000 sq. ft.
automotive stamping and component assembly plant. Also involved in
customer tool cost quotations and training.
DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE INC. (Div. of Magna International Corp.) 2006 - 2009
Tooling Supervisor Greenville, SC
Responsible for new program launch of BMW X-5 closure parts including all-
aluminum vehicle hood assembly cell. Successfully accomplished precision
hood hem process not achieved for 18 months prior. All five (5) automobile
panels attained over 96% statistical process capability.
GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK ASSEMBLY 1999 - 2006
Journeyman Tool & Die Moraine, OH
Managed the new GM Trailblazer tooling through all phases of design to mass
production of 21 month program. Successful program launch resulted in
promotion to body shop tool & die supervisor. Plant later closed.
OCHS Tool & Die COMPANY 1995 - 1999
Journeyman Tool & Die Vandalia, OH
Hired as tool & die maker and promoted to tooling supervisor for this 400
person automotive supplier.
OTHER LOCATIONS: MINCO, RIVERSIDE, TOPAZ TOOL & DIE and NORTHROP AIRCRAFT
1980 - 1995
Mold Maker, Die Maker and Jig & Fixture Builder
EDUCATION
Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, 1978
Sinclair College and Mark Concepts Tool & Die Company, Dayton OH, started
in tread 1974