Tyler Young

• Phone: +1 917 555 0101
• Email: tyler.young@email.com
• Location: New York, USA
• LinkedIn: tyler-young-toolmaker

Summary

With 9 years of hands-on experience in tool and die manufacturing, I specialize in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of intricate dies, jigs, and fixtures. I have consistently delivered high-precision components, improving production efficiency by an average of 15% through meticulous tooling adjustments and innovative problem-solving in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Adept at interpreting complex engineering blueprints and utilizing advanced CNC machining centers, I have successfully reduced tooling error rates by 10% across various projects, ensuring superior quality and adherence to tight tolerances for critical industrial applications.

Experience

Senior Tool and Die Maker, Precision Tooling Solutions Inc. -- Queens, New York

Sept 2018 – present

• Led the fabrication and assembly of complex progressive and transfer dies, reducing lead times by 20% for new product launches.

• Operated and programmed 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines, EDM, and grinding equipment to achieve tolerances within +/- 0.0005 inches.

• Mentored junior toolmakers, improving team efficiency by 15% through comprehensive training on safety protocols and precision machining techniques.

• Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for over 50 production tools, extending tool lifespan by 25% and minimizing downtime.

Tool and Die Maker, Metropolitan Manufacturing Co. -- Brooklyn, New York

June 2014 – Aug 2018

• Constructed, repaired, and maintained a variety of stamping dies, injection molds, and custom fixtures, ensuring operational readiness for production runs.

• Performed precision grinding, turning, and milling operations to modify and create tooling components from various materials including tool steel and carbide.

• Collaborated with design engineers to optimize tool designs for manufacturability, resulting in a 10% reduction in material waste.

• Conducted thorough quality inspections of finished tools using CMM, optical comparators, and micrometers to verify dimensional accuracy.

Education

New York Institute of Technology, Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology -- Old Westbury, New York

Sept 2012 – May 2014

Suffolk County Community College, Certificate in Machine Tool Technology Certificate -- Selden, New York

Sept 2011 – June 2012

Skills

Tool & Die Fabrication: Progressive Dies, Transfer Dies, Stamping Dies, Jigs & Fixtures, Injection Molds, Die Repair & Maintenance, Tool Sharpening

Machining & Precision Grinding: CNC Milling (3-axis, 5-axis), Manual Machining, EDM (Wire & Sinker), Surface Grinding, Cylindrical Grinding, Jig Grinding, Lathe Operations

CAD/CAM Software: SolidWorks, Mastercam, AutoCAD

Measurement & Inspection: CMM Operation, Optical Comparators, Micrometers, Calipers, Gauge Blocks, GD&T Interpretation, Surface Finish Measurement

Materials & Heat Treatment: Tool Steels (D2, A2, O1), Carbide, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Annealing, Hardening, Tempering

Problem Solving & Analysis: Root Cause Analysis, Design Optimization, Process Improvement, Blueprint Reading, Technical Documentation