Thomas G. Arndt
Dallas GA. ***57
*********@*****.***
OVERVIEW
Over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing field. With the past 7 years in tool and die making in the automatic screw machine field. Managing my setups along with maintaining my other machines that are running along with training individuals has broaden and strengthen my already wide abilities. Able to operate engine lathe, vertical and horizontal milling machines, outside diameter grinders , sheet metal break, hydraulic tube bender, drill press, surface, pedestal and monoset grinder. I have made tooling for computer numeric control machines also tooling and dyes for cold form headers. I can repair molds for injections. I am also fluent on reading blueprints. I can manufacture product to print. I have 23 years of experience in manufacturing. I am also looking forward in speaking with you to give any additional information.
Areas of expertise are:
.Maintenance
.Tool and die making
.Training
.Setup
.Repair
.Troubleshooting
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
KD Bearing, Auburn, AL
Tool maker / Set-up Technician 2011-present
Manufacturing facility that produces machined parts for various industries including
John Deere, Cummings and several other customers.
. Precision tool making ( such as dovetail form , step drills , counter bore, recess, etc.)
. Jig and mold produced and repair
• Setup and maintained Acme screw machines for short and long run jobs
• Key part of a production team that achieved 100% rate for all machines
• Responsible for training operators to become entry level technicians
• Instrumental in tooling new jobs along with laying out the operations
Baggage/handler 2009- 2011
DELTA AIRLINE, Atlanta, GA
. Service multiple of aircraft below wing
. Responsible for arrival and departure of aircraft on a timely matter
Tool maker / Set-up Technician 2006– 2008
TORCO INC. Marietta, GA
Manufacturing facility that produces machined parts for various industries including
John Deere, Cummings and several other customers.
. Precision tool making ( such as dovetail form , step drills , counter bore, recess, etc.)
. Jig and mold produced and repair
• Setup and maintained Acme screw machines for short and long run jobs
• Key part of a production team that achieved 100% rate for all machines
• Responsible for training operators to become entry level technicians
• Instrumental in tooling new jobs along with laying out the operations
Toolmaker / Set-up Technician 2000-2006
STANDBY SCREW BEREA, OH
Large job shop located in the northern part of Ohio that made parts for many different industries
which some were automotive and hydraulic and pneumatics.
. Precision tool making ( such as dovetail form, step drills, counter bore, recess, etc.)
• Setup and operated screw machines of all various sizes including eight and six spindle machines
• Held the primary duty of setup for the entire department
• I was also responsible for in-process and first article inspection
Acme Set-up/Operator 1993-2000
Alco MFG., Elyria, OH
Automotive based manufacturing facility whose primary customers were Gates and Aeroquip, utilizing all Acme screw machines to make fittings for many applications.
• Primary duties were to maintain set-up integrity on production machines
• Setup various jobs
• Keep tolerances of the parts within SPC specifications
EDUCATION
Keystone High school 1981-1985
LANGRANGE , OHIO
Diploma
Lorain county joint vocational school 1985-1987
MACHINE TRADES
OBERLIN , OHIO
Certificate of completion
References furnished upon request