Injection Molding Plastic
Resume:
Rocklin, CA *****
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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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