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Jaspal Thiara

Work Experience Senior Mold Maker September 2015 – September 2022 Cepheid Lodi, CA

Member of tooling group developing innovative injection-molding tools and consumable parts in support of in vitro diagnostic products

Measure and make changes to molds as required per project specifications using SolidWorks, Mastercam, and CNC equipment

Design electrodes and fixtures on SolidWorks

Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations

Design and manufacture fixtures

Program high speed mill, Four Axis Wire EDM using Mastercam

Train and mentor associates on designing and programming machining molds and electrodes using high speed mills, Sinker EDMs, Wire EDMs, and surface grinding

Tool & Die Maker December1991 – December 2014

Min Max Engineering, Inc. Rocklin, CA

Designed and built metal production and prototype molds for plastic injection molding for medical devices using SolidWorks, Auto-Cad, Surfcam, Mastercam and Smartcam

Prepared quotes for clients based upon client product specifications

Highly proficient at programming and setting CNC mills, CNC lathes, Five Axis Wire EDM, Four Axis Sinker EDM, CNC Plastic Injection Molding Machines, Four Axis Surfacing

Designed and manufactured tooling for machines used to assemble medical devices and electronic assemblies

Met with clients to discuss industry changes and new technology affecting products

Maintained and upkeep of all machines and tools

Developed project management timelines to ensure timely completion of projects

Maintained and organized business records (including invoices, blueprints, and design notes)

Implemented quality control procedures and test methods including those related to CNC produced parts, anodized and plated parts, and plastic injection molded parts

Managed and mentored up to fifteen employees including providing feedback on design and production of products

Created marketing strategies and tools to attract and retain clients

Designed and built tooling for nano-part manufacturing and gauging systems

Education Mechanical Engineering

Cambridge College of Arts & Technology Cambridge, UK Craftsmen and Technician – Engineering Industry

Huntingdon Technical College Huntingdon, UK

Languages Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi

Other International business travel to India

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