Tool and die maker, die repairs of progressive and transfer presses
Resume:
Kaan ozkan
** *** ** **** *** Die experience in automotive industry.
Miamisburg, OH 45342
**********@*****.***
** ***** ** ********** ** tool and die repairs mig and tig welding. Press operation of transfer and progressive press stamping operation, operation of surface grinders, milling machines, lathe, and all hand tools, calipers, micrometers.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Tool and Die Maker
Ernst Metal Technologies - Moraine, OH
May 2022 to Present
Transfer and progressive die repairs tig and mig welding and fitting die blocks, cutters punches shim and sharpening details, adjusting and installing sensors on dies, Help with press operation for minimum down time, supporting production and engineering team, Trouble shooting die issues, able to identify defects on parts and material, operation of surface grinders, milling machine, lathe, drill press, building scrap chutes and making engineering changes on dies. Experienced in cam units in dies and repairs, working with department managers on ordering die parts, punches bushings, die blocks as needed.
Fallowing all safety rules, 5 s cleaning and organizing department working in a team work environment. Tool & Die Maker
Schneider Electric - Oxford, OH
May 2020 to May 2022
Troubleshooting die issues, shimming and sharpening punches, details, welding, dies and die fixtures modifications on
dies, supporting production team for efficient and quality stamping operation monitoring of die try-outs, operation of mills, surface grinders lathes,
• Ordering all necessary spare tooling for the department, die repairs, punches bushings, Springs, nitrogen cylinders
• Achieving tolerances to satisfy and exceed customer standards.
• PM's on dies per Pm schedule, improvement and preventative maintenance on dies, rebuilding scrap chutes, installing
vibrators on scrap chutes to prevent scrap pile up, communicating with the production department and my supervisors on trouble dies or die related issues. Tool & Die Maker
Mubea Inc - Florence, KY
February 2019 to May 2020
Troubleshooting, welding, repairing and fitting dies and die fixtures, monitoring of die try-outs, and making necessary
Engineering Changes on dies and die fixtures during and after production.
• Using precision metric tools, gauges, surface grinders, lathe and milling and wire EDM operation.
• Achieving tolerances to satisfy and exceed customer standards in automotive industry.
• Continuous improvement and preventative maintenance on dies to improve parts quality during press operation.
Tool & Die Maker
PACIFIC MANUFACTURING - Fairfield, OH
August 2008 to January 2019
Mig, Tig and Arc welding and repairing die fixtures and making new die fixtures when necessary, operation of milling
machines, surface grinders, drill-press, lathe, air tools, drilling, tapping, reaming measuring deburring and polishing to below millimeter precision standards for fitting equipment parts and die fixtures, measuring dimensions using
micrometers, calipers, profile gauges, and metric measuring equipment to meet and exceed customer's standards
assembly and reassembly of hydraulic equipment and other equipment.
• Supporting engineering team, on prototype try-outs and making engineering changes on dies and die fixtures as
requested. Quality checks of parts identifying problems and defects on parts and equipment.
• Troubleshooting and repairing of equipment. Shimming, sharpening punches bushings, and tooling, using gap gauges
for clearance adjustments
• Helping and supporting production department for minimal downtime during operation.
• Trouble shooting stamping press operation, adjustments and repairs on presses and set-up equipment.
• Operation and preventive maintenance including safety checks on maintenance equipment, cranes, forklifts using Lock-out / Tag-out procedures.
Tooling technician/Die setter
GeStamp US. Hardtech - Mason, MI
February 2008 to July 2008
Mig and Tig weld repair of dies, punches, cutters, grinders and robotic equipment, precision measuring using
micrometers, and other lab equipment. Supporting production department, first and last piece quality checks on
production parts.
• Supporting engineering team on prototype try-outs and making engineering changes on dies and die blocks as requested,
helping and supporting production department for minimal downtime during operation.
• Awards Received: Perfect Attendance
Die Setter/Press Operator
Hatch Stamping Company - Chelsea, MI
January 2007 to December 2007
Operation and set-up of dies and down-line equipment, mechanical and hydraulic press adjustments, press speeds,
tonnage, die heights, feeders, conveyer systems, and adjustment of material lengths.
• Troubleshooting of press and down line equipment. Safety and preventive maintenance performed on press equipment
using Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedure.
• Quality checks, able to identify quality defects on material and parts. Operation of crane and forklift
• Awards Received: Perfect Attendance
Supervisor/Team Leader
Saline Metal Systems - Saline, MI
June 2005 to January 2007
Assigning press and production department employees with their daily duties, helping and supporting employees during
production.
• Making production schedule for the department according to GM, Chrysler and Ford Motor company's orders.
• Making training schedule for new employees. Troubleshooting and operation of press, robotic, welding, and down-line
equipment.
• Working with Quality department, contacting and visiting customer's production plants upon their request for quality
issues. Traveling out of country with engineering team to observe and get trained on new production equipment for the company.
• Awards Received: Perfect Attendance
Maintenance Technician
ReCelluar Inc - Dexter, MI
February 2004 to June 2005
Fixing and repairing of mechanical and pneumatic equipment, supporting production line, troubleshooting and repairing
production line equipment.
• Responsible of facility maintenance PM checks on daily, weekly and monthly basis. Welder/Robot and Press Operator
Metaldyne Tubular Products - Hamburg, MI
March 2000 to November 2003
Operation of automotive parts robotic welding and press, mig welding and repairing of parts and other automotive
components, quality checks, pressure testing of parts for leakage.
• Training new employees on robot operation and helping new employees on their welding techniques. Education
Certification in Advanced Welding 5
Washtenaw Community College - Ann Arbor, MI
2000
Skills
• 15 years of experience in Tool & Die maker.
• Certified in Tig, Mig, and Arc welding, machining, milling machines and programming, radial drill press, operation of lathe, surface grinders, air tools, using micrometers, calipers and other precision gauges for repairing die fixtures and dimensions.
• Strong team player, strong verbal and written communication skills with every level of employee.
• CNC Lathe
• Stamping Press
• Facilities Maintenance
• Crane
• Forklift
• Welding
• Sensors
• Manufacturing
• 5S
Certifications and Licenses
Advanced Tig and Mig welding Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor MI
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