Todd D. DellaPorta

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Billerica, MA 01821

508-***-****

I am a passionate metalworking professional with more than twenty-eight years of intensive precision manufacturing and management experience. My objective is to apply that experience as well as stellar interpersonal and professional skills toward a rewarding, long-term position with a stable, forward-thinking organization. EDUCATION /

AFFILIATIONS:

Stoneham High School, Graduated 1984 - Computer related study, Boston Institute of Tooling and Machining - CNC Programming and Machining Private Apprenticeship - under Peter Millen MTDM

Shawsheen Technical Vocational School - Industrial Welding NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills)

“OJT Trainer”, “Measurement, Materials and Safety” and “Job Planning Benchwork and Layout” Past Associate Member, Boston Tooling and Machining Association Education Committee. Past Member, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Advisory Council. Guest Speaker – Youth Start Program, various Career Centers and other “One-Stop” facilities. EXPERIENCE:

March 2019 Edgefind Consulting

to Self Employed Manufacturing Consultant

Present

• Made myself available for five small to mid-sized companies on an “as needed basis”.

• Offered my clients fixture design, advanced methodology, problem-solving skills and contract programming/training.

• Assisted medical device OEMs, and suppliers of semiconductor and aerospace components.

• Kept a flexible schedule to allow for the regular care of an elderly parent. October 2018 A and A Industries, Inc.

to Manager of Manufacturing

February 2019

• Responsible for the design and implementation of several key shop improvements.

• Monitor the efficient completion of new product introductions.

• Manage two direct reports and twenty-eight sub-ordinates.

• Schedule all NPI with a focus on large scale semiconductor processing bases.

• Handle employee hiring, reviews, promotion and terminations. July 2016 iRobot Corporation

to Senior Machinist

September 2018

• Program complex prototypes and fixtures using Mastercam 2018.

• Train and mentor engineering students from several prestigious technical institutions.

• Design and fabricate test plates and jigs using millers, lathes and Omax waterjet.

• Create curriculum to promote safe and efficient utilization of shop equipment by engineers and interns.

• Provide written procedures and manuals for consistency in offshore manufacturing facilities. January 2012 Tech Ridge, Inc.

to CNC Department Manager

July 2016

• Responsible for programming and cycle time reduction of nine CNC machining centers.

• Coordinate manufacturing activities of the am / pm shifts. Ensure process integrity.

• Completely restructure and maintain data storage and retrieval system to ISO specifications.

• Prepare facility for forthcoming lean and ISO implementation.

• Design and implement several standardized documents and procedures for production and inspection.

• Optimize efficiency and competencies through ongoing facility improvements and modifications. January 2002 Custom Group, Inc.

to Programmer/Supervisor/ Academic Administrator and Machining Instructor December 2011

• Responsible for efficient methodology and programming of CNC lathes and machining centers.

• Create procedure for customer specific secondary processes and submit for approval.

• Develop pertinent work instructions in methodology once procedure is approved.

• Production supervisor, manage scheduling, resources and monitor throughput.

• Initiate and maintain data storage and retrieval system to ISO specifications.

• Procure and configure wireless DNC system throughout shop.

• Participate in several DOE sponsored programs to promote favorable outcomes.

• Solely responsible for day to day activities of internal training center licensed by the Mass DOESE as a proprietary school. September 1997 EdgeFind Manufacturing

to Owner

December 2001

• Manage entire facility of five, handling all sales, quotations, methodology, quality and customer relations.

• Provide precision manufacturing and contract training services, specializing in VMC set-up and cutter selection as well as contract programming for a full “turn-key” solution.

• Provide contract safety and basic precision machinist training as “EdgeFind Solutions”. September 1993 Owl Scientific, Inc.

to Methods and Machining Manager

August 1997

• Specialize in the development and automated manufacture of acrylic DNA research equipment.

• Create NC program and revised methods for machined components.

• Oversee multiple projects involving capitol purchases of equipment including Fadal, Maxym and Thermwood machining centers as well as Mastercam software system and general shop advancements.

• Delegate and inspect first and second shift production. May 1989 Dynamic Machine Works/Dynamic Flowform

to Milling Department Supervisor

August 1993

• Prototype programming and machining.

• Complete training in the execution of the JIT Concept.

• Program and set up four vertical machining centers.

• First article and in process inspection using all available QA equipment.

• Oversee the implementation of an SPC quality system.

• Design and fabricate fixturing and custom tooling.

• Liaison between management and team.

• Assist in the installation and initial usage of two flowform machines. References: Furnished at your request.

Personal:

• Father of three.

• I reside in Billerica, Massachusetts with Jill, my wife of 30 years.

• Fluent in English and Spanish

• My hobbies include a love of music, WPI Football and water sports in Maine.

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