Gary L. Grimes
Canton, North Carolina 28716
828-***-**** ~ adlzgk@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Well qualified Tool Maker with knowledge of machining, adjustments, and changeovers.
Highly trained in performing quality inspections.
Analyze specifications and set up / operate machine tools
Make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications
Set up and operate conventional or CNC tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
Areas of Expertise:
Tool & Die
Machining
Quality Control
Mold Maker
Mold Repair
CNC Lathe
Machine Modification
Troubleshooting
Time Management
Detailed Oriented
Prioritizing
Changeovers
Technical Expertise:
Milling Machine
Lathe
Grinder
Boring
Mechanical
Tool Designing
EXPERIENCE
Linamar » Arden NC ~ 09/2020 to 03/2021
CNC Operator
Operate CNC Machining Center Hone, Grinder
Perform quality inspections
ConMet » Canton NC ~ 05/2014 to 05/2019
TOOL AND DIE MAKER
Built fixtures to meet customers’ expectations.
Performed insert changes, removed stuck parts, and polished molds.
South Carolina Plastics » Fountain Inn, SC ~ 10/2013 to 04/2014
MOLD MAKER / MACHINIST
Built fixtures to meet customers’ expectations.
Performed insert changes, removed stuck parts, and polished molds.
Apex Tool Group » Lexington, SC ~ 11/2010 to 02/2012
CNC MACHINIST
Programmed, troubleshot, ran production on CNC OD grinders.
Used calipers and micrometers to measure tight tolerances.
Morton Custom Plastics » St. Matthews, SC ~ 11/2001 to 05/2006
MOLD MAKER / MACHINIST
Built fixtures to meet customers’ expectations.
Performed insert changes, removed stuck parts, and polished molds.
Electrolux » Orangeburg, SC ~ 01/1998 to 11/2001
TOOL AND DIE MACHINIST
Made new replacement parts for machinery and tooling.
Built and repaired welding fixtures.
Versch Lock » Columbia, SC ~ 08/1990 to 08/1992
TOOL AND DIE MAKER
Repair conventional dies, make spare parts
Built fixtures to customer expectations
Southern Fineblanking » Cowpens, SC ~ 01/1986 to 12/1989
TOOL AND DIE MAKER
Repair conventional dies, make spare parts
Built fixtures to customer expectations
Progress Lighting » Cowpens, SC ~ 07/1984 to 12/1985
TOOL AND DIE MAKER
Repair conventional dies, make spare parts
Built fixtures to customer expectations
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Navy » Charleston, SC ~ 3 years 9 months Honorable Discharge
ENGINEMAN A & B SCHOOL
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Midlands Technical College » Columbia, SC ~ 2009
MASTERING CNC PROGRAMMING CERTIFICATE
Spartanburg Technical College » Spartanburg, SC
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
GPA 3.5
References Available Upon Request