Account Manager - Tooling

James “Rodney” Gibbons

********.**@*******.*** 931-***-****

Manager/ Assistant Manager/ Lead Technician Tool Maker

CNC Programmer/Machinist; Reverse Engineering

Maintenance Repair; Welder and Fabrication

Summary:

Tool Maker, Machinist, CNC Programmer, Reverse Engineering, Design, Maintenance

More than 16 years in the Tool and Die Trade and 8 years in the Maintenance Trade. This includes Management, Supervision, Design, Teaching, Machining, CNC Programming, and Reverse Engineering. Excellent problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact positively with all levels while being committed to high work ethics and the attainment of management goals and objective.

Employment:

Dexter Stamping ( Formally NHK Seating ) Tooling Manager, Maintenance Manager, Stamping Manager

Murfreesboro, TN (July 2012 – Present)

As a Manager overseeing all aspects of the Tool and Die, Machining, Maintenance, and Stamping departments.

Overseeing Repairs (maintenance and tooling), Engineering Changes and CNC Programming.

Establishing proficient PM’s in all aspects.

By redesigning components, implementing preventive maintenance programs as well as new workflow procedures. I have saved the company over $480,000.00 annually

Proficient in Job Planning; Multitasking; Teaching; Communications.

MasterCam Programing; Verisurf Reverse Engineering; and SolidWorks

Mazak CNC Mill and Lathe Controls

Microsoft Word; Excel; Power Point

Encompass Service Solutions Facility Maintenance; Lead Tech.

Lawrenceville, GA (June 2010 – July 2012)

Inventory Control Specialist

Head Lead Printer Repair Tech. as well as Facility Maintenance and Repair Tech. Proficient in Job Planning; Multitasking; Microsoft Word and Excel.

By redesigning components, implementing preventive maintenance programs as well as new workflow procedures. I have saved the company over $220,000.00 annually.

Meggit Firearms Assy. Tech.

Suwannee, GA (Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2009

Temporary Position from within inside the company

Hardware Assembly and Wiring component Installation.

Assembled Training weapons for the Military & Police force.

Labor Finders Daily Labor

Flowery Branch, GA (June 2009 – Sept. 2009)

Worked Several Different Jobs As Temporary Labor

Pyrotechnico

●Professional Fireworks Displacement.

●Certified Pyrotechnic.

A.W. Collins, Inc.

●Railroad Repair.

Self Employed Construction

Tennessee (Dec. 2008 – June 2009)

Handy – man services

James “Rodney” Gibbons

********.**@*******.*** 931-***-****

Manager/ Assistant Manager/ Lead Technician Tool Maker

CNC Programmer/Machinist; Reverse Engineering

Maintenance Repair; Welder and Fabrication

Employment:

Yorozu Automotive Machine Shop Manager

Morrison, TN (Jan. 2007 – Dec. 2008)

Restructuring & Managing

Implemented Skilled Labor Testing

Created a more efficient workflow within the shop

Cost savings over $335,000.00 annually

Subcontract Tool/Mold Maker Owner Operator

Middle Tennessee Area (Jan. 2006 – Jan. 2007)

Reworked tooling to enable it to run in several different facilities.

Head over changeovers and maintained molds.

Volunteer Engineering ( Van-Rob ) Tool and Die Maker

Manchester, TN (Sept. 1998 – Dec. 2006)

Started and Finished My Apprenticeship (Jan. 1999 – Mar. 2004)

Journeyman Tool Maker.

ENSR Heavy Machinery Operator

Manchester, TN (May. 1997 – Sept. 1998)

Operated Heavy Machinery (Dump Trucks; Bull Dozers; Track Hoes; Packers)

The Barn Yard Welder/ Fabricator

Manchester, TN (Aug. 1996 – May. 1997)

Welder/ Fabricator

Education:

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Studied Aircraft Mechanics

Duluth, GA (June 2009 - June 2012)

A & P Licenses

FCC Licenses Element 1; 3; License

Radar repair endorsement

Tennessee Technology Center at Shelbyville Machinist 1 Diploma

Shelbyville, TN (Jan. 1999 – Mar. 2001)

NIMS Machining Level 1 (Job Planning)

NIMS Machining Level 1 (Milling Skill)

Coffee County Central High School Technical Diploma

Manchester, TN (May 1997)

VICA District & State (Small Engine Repair)

VICA District (Mechanical Drafting)

FFA District & Regional (Small Engine Repair)

FFA District & Regional (Welding)

References: Available upon request

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