Timothy Lee Yurk
Cascade Wisconsin 53011
Position Objective
As a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker I am interested in a position that would allow me to use my many skills in the trade not only in my job, but also in sharing my knowledge with fellow co-workers. I would like to advance as much as possible within the company, but keeping my roots with tool and die.
Professional Experience
Wisconsin Tool and Design Inc
1045 Lindoerfer Rd Plymouth Wi 53073
10-01-06 to present
J.L French Corp.
3101 S. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Wi 53081
Central Die
Journeyman Tool-maker
I repaired or made parts for die-cast dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. I also helped instruct apprentices
11-01-98 to 10-01-06
Tool-Tech Tool and Die, self employed
Made extrusion dies for plastics, jigs, fixtures, stamping dies and progressive tools.
11-97 to 10-98
Sheboygan Tool and Die, Tool-maker
I built tooling of all kinds, we did a lot of progressive tooling with .0005 and .0003 tol. I also did designing.
3-96 to 11-97
Mid-States Aluminum Corp
132 Trowbridge Drive, Fond Du Lac Wi 54936
Senior Tool and Die Maker/ Team Leader
I was the tool room lead person. I had seven apprentices that I was training. I showed them how to design and build stamping dies, jigs, and fixtures. I did all the ordering of all the tooling for the tool and die department. I distributed all work orders to the apprentices.
Education
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland Wi
Major: Tool and Die, 06-17-93
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond Du Lac Wi
Major: Auto-cad
Professional Skills
Tooling and Machines
I can operate all mills, lathes, drill presses and grinders-centerless and surface. I have worked with CNC mills and lathes, EDM wire and sinker machines.
I have my own CAD system at home. I have autocad. I can also program with DP Esprit and have a working knowledge of Mastercam.
I own all the tools needed for the job, cutters, drills, end mills. I also have a sine vice and gauge blocks, ect.
Personal
I am married and have five kids. I served in the United States Marine Corp., and have good leadership skills. I work well alone or with others. I enjoy the Tool and Die field. I work hard at my job, and enjoy the weekends with my family. I hunt, fish and am a licensed state guide. I am a volunteer instructor for the Hunter Safety Course provided through the state DNR.