Preventative Maintenance Tool Design
Resume:
James Wiggins
Troy, Missouri *3379
*******@*****.***
TOOL AND DIE MANAGER
Innovative Tool and Die Manager with over 30 years of experience in stamping / manufacturing industry. Skills encompass all disciplines of tool design, build, preventative maintenance, die construction (progressive, transfer, deep draw, blanking, Fine blanking etc.), gage development and build. Ability to use a process-leadership approach to implement time and cost saving initiatives through design and production phases. Highly successful in providing the technical direction for the design of new and existing tooling with a very high success rate of sustaining disruption free production. Ability to provide ideas and solutions for continuous process improvements in quality, efficiency, costs, safety and delivery.
Areas of Expertise
Tool & Die Management
Cost and Design Evaluation
New Product Launches
ISO 9002 / QS 9000
Lean/WCM/ Kaizen / 5S
Team Building / Leadership
Preventative Maintenance
Budget / Cost Management
• Lean Manufacturing
Performance Improvement
Vendor Negotiations
• Tool & Die Design
Training and Development
Apprenticeship Training Program
EXPERIENCE-
General Motors-Troy Mo. July 2022 to February 2024
Tool and Die Group Leader
Part of the die launch team for the the 2023 new product launch for Colorado, Canyon and ZR2
Troubleshooting the dies as needed and resolving issues.
Utilizing Maximo PM program for the maintenance group.
Working with engineering group on design changes.
Purchasing of components needed for the projects.
Tesla- Austin TX. August 2021 to June 2022
Tool and die specialist
Working on the development and proving out new dies and launching of the new plant.
Troubleshooting new dies and make engineering changes to the dies as needed to improve performance of the dies.
PM dies for production
Working hand in hand with engineering group responsible for the launch of the new press lines.
Machine die details as needed for engineering changes.
Help with layout of the die shop and 5S
Helped with the needed tooling supply list and shop perishables for setup of new tool and die shop.
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES FCA - Belvidere, IL August 2018 to August 2021
Tool & Die Unit Leader
This is the Cherokee Jeep Stamping and Assembly Plant
Direct Tool & Die makers, both in the die shop and on the press room floor. (This is a UAW union shop)
I direct all scheduling, repairs, preventive maintenance, engineering changes.
We have Class A exterior and interior dies. The dies weigh up to 80,000 lbs. This plant has Press lines
up to 4700 ton stamping capacity.
It's a WCM plant, where we are constantly striving to improve everything through Kaizens and
suggestions.
We direct all maintenance utilizing a TMS PM/Repair system.
The Die shop has both CNC Machine capabilities along with Manual Mills, Surface Grinders, Lathes. etc.
AISIN USA MFG., INC. - Seymour, IN January 2016 to June 2018
Tool and Die & CNC Machining Adviser Servicing 2 Plants
Supervise design engineers on engineering changes and new die designs for stamping and molds.
Directed Tool and die shops and a State-of-the-art CNC Machine Shop utilizing Mastercam software.
The CNC Machine shop had annual cost savings of $13 million in support of the stamping plants.
Create and write a successful PM program for all dies.
Track and correct Auto-CAD issues with dies as needed.
Improve performance of the dies for reliability. Improve the skill level of the tool and die
makers.
Outsourced die design reviews.
Manage apprentices in their training and skills being taught.
Stepping Stone Stables 2009-2015 Sold
Vice President and General Manager
Manage a family-owned horse farm for therapeutic riding of mentally and physically impaired riders as well as the able body riders. We run a 501C Non-profit organization as well.
Maintenance of all farm equipment
Maintain all buildings
Maintain care of horses
Keep fields in good order
Setup arenas for current riding programs
Goodyear Tire and Rubber 2009 to 2012
Machinist/Mechanic and EPA Building facilities operator
Manufacture replacement parts for equipment
Troubleshoot and repair production equipment
Operate liquid and solid waste EPA facilities
Key member of the Fire brigade and rescue squad
Key Contributions
Became plant certified in the operation of the waste treatment facilities
Became qualified to work as an electrician or craftsman in the plant.
Responsible for Hazardous Material conditions
ELKAY SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING, Lumberton, NC 2007 to 2008
(Largest U.S. manufacturer of stainless-steel sinks)
Tool and Die Manager
Directed a staff of 6 skilled tradesmen while maintaining all tooling and dies to support the production schedules
Manufacturing of tooling and new dies with CNC Mills utilizing Mastercam software.
Successfully managing and delivery of tooling projects on time and in budget
Schedule tool and die shop workload to meet or exceed expectations
Procurement of raw materials and components for die building and maintenance
Successfully managed a three-shift operation while maintaining less than 1% downtime.
Key Contributions
Developed procedure reducing die change over times by an average of 15 minutes resulting in a annual savings in excess of $300,000
Project Manager for QDC clamping achieving an 8-minute reduction per die set up
Designed and implemented preventative maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime
GOODMAN MANUFACTURING, Houston, TX 2004 to 2007
(One of the industry’s largest top manufacturers of heating and air conditioning units.)
Tool & Die Manager
Directed all start-up initiatives for tool and die operations of a 3,000-employee facility. Hired and trained 22 skilled tradesmen / tool and die makers
Develop and qualify sheet metal tooling and plastic injection projects from design specs through production until product obsolescence
Managed the RFQ process to Outsource Dies to be built.
Lead supplier teams and tool builders with tool design approval of specifications
Interface with mechanical designers to provide overall product evaluation with consideration to quality, costs and production requirements
Coordinate timely production trials to ensure final completion runs meet scheduled timelines
Proactively resolve die/manufacturing problems and address quality issues
Frequent travels to nationwide tooling vendors to approve and monitor the build of new product line tooling
Purchasing raw materials and components for die building and maintenance
Key Contributions
Delivered more than 160 new dies valued at over $65 million on schedule, 100% to specification and under budget
Integrated over $1.5 million in cost savings in 2006 with thorough cost analysis and re-designing tactics utilizing automated tooling requiring less manpower and equipment
Built and launched a $1.1 million state-of-the-art tool and die department saving approximately $1million a year in outsourcing making our own dies & die details in house utilizing our CNC Mills, Wire EDMs, Grinders etc. We utilized Mastercam software with programming.
Designed and implemented training programs and preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime
HONDA LOCK AMERICA - HL-A, INCORPORATED, Bremen, GA 2003 to 2004
(A state-of-the-art manufacturer of automotive components solely for the Honda Motor Company)
American-Die Maintenance Manager
Directed 18 skilled tradesmen and completed acquisition of equipment for tool and die shop in a facility of 600 employees
Interfaced with engineering to provide support for plastic injection, zinc and magnesium casting, troubleshooting/maintenance, building of dies and qualifying new parts
Wrote plans for purchasing raw materials and components for die building and maintenance
Successfully managed the launch of all new dies for the casting and plastic injection departments
Proactively resolved die/manufacturing problems and addressed quality issues
Coordinated timely production trials to ensure final completion runs met scheduled timelines
Forecasted personnel requirements for new product lines
Key Contributions
Expanded tool and die department by acquiring key equipment necessary to return $312,000.00 annually of outsourced work
Designed a tool and die apprenticeship training program
Developed and launched a successful die building program for new and existing product lines
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION, Indianapolis, IN 1996 to 2003
(A world class state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing the ”Power stroke” diesel engine for Ford Motor Company and International Truck Corporation)
Tool and Die Maker
Effectively provided comprehensive preventative maintenance on all state-of-the-art machining equipment
enabling disruption free production
Interfaced with engineering groups to provide support for machining and tooling utilizing PPAP and APQP to Qualify new parts in ISO 9002 and QS 9000 quality system standards
Indirectly led skilled tradesmen and machining personnel in troubleshooting and production runs
Proactively resolved manufacturing issues and addressed quality concerns
Produced tooling, fixtures and gauges required for the manufacturing processes
Key Contributions
Key member of critical repair team
Interfaced with a team of engineers to extensively research tooling and cutter life to improve speeds of machining and increase production and profitability
Actively worked on black belt projects that resulted in excess of over $3 million annually in savings
KAUFFMAN PRODUCTS INCORPORATED, Carmel, IN 1992 to 1995
(A fully integrated manufacturer with state-of-the-art equipment and a full service tooling department serving Fortune 500 companies - automotive parts to Ford Motor Company, Isuzu, Toyota and television frames to RCA, Panasonic, Mitsubishi)
Lead Tool and Die Maker
Directed 16 skilled tradesmen
Interfaced with engineering, quality and production management to ensure production readiness of tooling by utilizing comprehensive die maintenance programs
Developed over 100 progressive and transfer dies consistently on schedule within budget
Directly led/trained skilled tradesmen in troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance
Implemented JIT schedules while utilizing Kaizen programs
Key Contributions
Ensured production readiness through comprehensive preventative die maintenance programs
Improved profitability by approximately $70k annually by implementing in-die tapping heads eliminating secondary operations
Valuable team player that proactively assisted in the efforts to successfully become ISO 9000 and ISO 9002 quality certified
AB & S TOOL AND DIE, Indianapolis, IN 1987 to 1992
(A consolidation of contract manufacturing operations providing tooling, metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, machining and roll form tooling for leading manufacturers, served Tool and Die apprenticeship here)
Supervisor/Tool and Die Maker
Directed 6 skilled tradesmen and operations of facility
Interfaced with the design engineer to plan the build of dies, machines and roll form tooling
Directly led/trained tool and die makers in building, repair and maintenance of dies
Built and developed many progressive and single station dies
Provided support to customers and vendors in house and at their locations
Key Contributions
Implemented an apprenticeship-training program through the NTMA
Improved profitability by $40,000.00 annually by combining two manufacturing processes into one die
Redesigned a key component of a major roll form process, resulting in a $300,000.00 annual scrap reduction,
allowing the company to retain the contract to produce the product
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Hull Maintenance Technical Training, US Navy, San Diego, CA
NT Basic Training – Computer Maintenance/Building, Ivy Tech State College, Indianapolis, IN
Certification in Welding, Lawrence North Vocational Training Center, Lawrence, IN
Zinc Die-Cast Process, Carroll Technical Institute, Bremen, GA
Tool and Die Apprenticeship, AB & S Tool and Die, Indianapolis, IN (4 year program)
CORPORATE SPONSORED TRAINING
Managing Conflict ● Machine Safeguarding & Lockout/Tagout Safety ● High Performance Leadership ● CPR/First Aid ● Press Maintenance ● SPC II, III, IV ● 5P Problem Solving ● Forklift Operation ● Motivating Employees ● Fein blanking ● Fireman RTM and NRCC ● OSHA Requirements
Computer Skills: Auto Cad ● Excel ● Access ● Microsoft Word ● PowerPoint ● Outlook Internet Communications
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