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Tool Die Maker - CNC & Manual Machining Expert

Location:
Houston, TX, 77070
Posted:
February 10, 2026

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SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Charles Merritt Jr

*****************@*****.*** 281-***-****

Cleveland, TX 77327

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Hand tool safety

Toolin knowledge

AutoCAD expert

Ethical sourcing

Customer service

Team building

Communications

Organization

Operational improvement

Problem resolution

Measuring

Tool Die Maker

Western Forge & Flange Co Cleveland, TX October 2017 - Current Conferred with co-workers to gather information about order details, processing plans and problems.

Added dyes, water, detergents and chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions. Adjusted temperature controls of ovens and other heating equipment. Prepared dyeing machines for production runs.

Threaded ends of cloth and twine through specified sections of equipment prior to processing. Examined and inspected products to identify defects and variations. Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.

Completed frequent inspections to assess safety and operational status of each accountable tool, part or equipment.

Developed and maintained dimensional part specs.

Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.

Machine Operator

Dril-Quip Inc. Houston, TX September 2007 - April 2017 Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste. Selected proper cutting tools and calculated correct parameters to manufacture quality parts. Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.

Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances. Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements. Studied blueprints to program daily machining tasks and maintain production efficiency. Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel. Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements. CNC Manual Machinist

LEWCO Inc. Houston, Tx October 2006 - January 2007 Regulated machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cuts. Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects. Enforced safe and timely wireless telecommunication system installations for high-profile clients. Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials. Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.

Manual Machinist

National Oilwell Varco Houston, TX March 2004 - October 2006 Kept records of approved and defective units or final products. Properly and safely selected, aligned, secured and removed holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines. Planned the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job. Monitored the machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues.

Streamlined operational efficiencies by maintaining injection molding machines, dies, robotic bottle packing machines and vacuum and casting furnaces. Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.

Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials. High School Diploma

Calvert High School Calvert, TX June 2001

Associate of Arts: Computer Network And Information Technology ITT Technical Institute - Houston Houston, TX April 2017



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