Van L. Wells

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Provides instruction and assesses student learning in the area of machine tool. Collaborates with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum; serves as Careers To Education Department chair; performs other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned; is dedicated to learning, and develops programs & facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Experienced Tool and Die Maker/Machinist with proven skill in a variety of work environments. Self directed leader with proven ability to meet organizational goals. Utilizes knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, standards and machine and equipment capability. Fabricates parts using blueprints, sketches, specifications, and written or verbal instructions. Sets up and operates standard and computer-controlled metal working shop machines, including but not limited to lathes, horizontal and vertical mills, and similar machine tools. Identifies production steps needed to complete final form and finish. Determines correct machine, tooling, method, feed rate, and cutting speed for each setup. Achieves accuracy of +/- .001" and less frequently to +/-0.0001 inch.

EDUCATION:

Triton College, River Grove, IL 1982

A.A.S. Tool and Die Maker

Machine Repair Specialist, Tool maker/Tool Grinder, Machine Tool Technology

William L. Dawson Skill Center, Chicago, IL 1975-1976

Machinist Tool and Die, Pre-Apprentice

Tool and Die Trainee, Graduate Certification

Machinist training in Metalworking Craft.

Education and skill development with a variety of machines and precision measurement

tools. Completed 1,800 curriculum hours through the Comprehensive Training Act Program.

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature 1971

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Midway Displays, Chicago, IL 2018-PRESENT

Toolmaker

Performs duties to construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs and other fixtures, and performs ordinary tool room machine operations.

Building and debugging of new prototype progressive dies.

Repair existing tooling for die maintenance.

Silver soldering and brazing for carbide tooling.

Jig boring and Jig grinding.

Machining of parts punches and die components for die engineering.

Piece part inspection to check print specification as per drawing requirements.

Construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs and other fixtures to close tolerances as required to fit and assemble parts.

Participate as assigned in all phases of die-making projects from start to finish, including milling, grinding, polishing, and assembly.

Monitor equipment, report malfunctions, and make necessary repairs.

Advanced Technology Services, Bellwood, IL 2015-2018

Tool and Die Maker

Performs duties to construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs and other fixtures, and performs ordinary tool room machine operations.

Building and debugging of new prototype progressive dies.

Repair existing tooling for die maintenance.

Silver soldering and brazing for carbide tooling.

Jig boring and Jig grinding.

Machining of parts punches and die components for die engineering.

Piece part inspection to check print specification as per drawing requirements.

Construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs and other fixtures to close tolerances as required to fit and assemble parts.

Participate as assigned in all phases of die-making projects from start to finish, including milling, grinding, polishing, and assembly.

Monitor equipment, report malfunctions, and make necessary repairs.

Laminations Specialties, Chicago IL 2013-2015

Machinist-Tool & Die Maker

Performs duties to construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs and other fixtures, and performs ordinary tool room machine operations.

Building and debugging of new prototype progressive dies.

Repair existing tooling for die maintenance.

Silver soldering and brazing for carbide tooling.

Jig boring and Jig grinding.

Machining of parts punches and die components for die engineering.

Piece part inspection to check print specification as per drawing requirements.

Construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs and other fixtures to close tolerances as required to fit and assemble parts.

Participate as assigned in all phases of die-making projects from start to finish, including milling, grinding, polishing, and assembly.

Monitor equipment, report malfunctions, and make necessary repairs.

Simeon Career Academy, High School, Chicago, IL 1994-2012

Chicago Public Schools (CPS)

Instructor, Machine Tool Technology

Provides classroom instruction for student’s grades 9-12. Upon completion of board approved course material, students have the capacity to demonstrate proficiency in precision measurement, trigonometry, related shop math, print reading, metallurgy and CNC programming fundamentals; with a strong emphasis on Machine tool safety and Machining Applications. Daily class room instructional responsibilities includes:

Management and supervision of students, curriculum and course development.

Preparation of syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with CPS policies and procedures.

Evaluation of student performance. Assesses student-learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels.

Remains current with content, technology, and teaching & learning strategies in the discipline.

Participation in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.

Participation in annual commencement exercise.

NIMS certification for working skills in industry.

Briskin Manufacturing, Chicago, IL 1994-1995

Tool and Die Repairman

Repair, troubleshoot, and modify Blanking, Forming, Draw, and Progressive dies for product line of tooling.

Machining of parts, punches, and die components for die engineering.

Piece part inspection to check print specification as per drawing requirements.

Harper College, Palatine, IL 1987-1994

Wright College, Chicago IL 1998-2001

Machinist Instructor

Provides classroom instruction for multi-cultural Adult Learners for continuing education and Industrial Training courses. Upon completion of college approved course material, students have the capacity to demonstrate proficiency in precision measurement, trigonometry, related shop math, print reading, metallurgy and CNC programming fundamentals; with a strong emphasis on Machine tool safety and Machining Applications. Class room instructional responsibilities includes:

Instruct courses in Precision Measurement and Machine Tool Technology.

Development and implementation of curriculum for professional employment skills.

Management and supervision of students, curriculum and course development.

Preparation of syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, Harper College policies and procedures.

Evaluation of student performance. Assesses student-learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels.

Remains current with content, technology, and teaching & learning strategies in the discipline.

Participation in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.

Attends division and faculty meetings and communicates regularly with the associate dean regarding instructional concerns.

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Midwest Electric, Chicago, IL 1992-1994

Tool and Die Maker

Repair, troubleshoot, and modify existing tooling for Progressive, Blanking, and Transfer

dies.

Assist in redesign for current tooling and die engineering of new tooling for research and

development.

Machining of parts, punches, and die components for die engineering.

Piece part inspection to check print specification as per drawing requirements.

Duo-Fast Corporation, Franklin Park, IL 1976-1992

Machinist Builder (1978-1992)

Machining of parts, jig and fixture design.

Machine building and troubleshooting for machine repair.

Building and servicing Sheer-Form dies, Roll dies and, Multi-Slides.

Debugging new prototype machines for product line of tooling.

Completed four-year apprenticeship under the U.S. Department of Labor with 8,000 hours in Machine Building and Toolmaking.

Quality Control Inspector (1976-1978)

Precision inspection of machined parts, extrusions, and castings.

Completed surface hardness checks with Rockwell & Brinell testers.

Inspected case-hardening specific gravity and various plating specifications.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Chicago Public School Local School Council

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