Aldridge Van Heerden
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Results-focused Tooling professional with strength in various tooling applications. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging tooling methods and knowledge to promote a positive and efficient product. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool and Die Maker
Trammel Tooling
Adelaide, South Australia
11.2010 - 09.2020
- Read drawings for Tool and Die construction and source best material according to drawing specification .
- Crafted and modified different types of tooling over 30+ years . Tooling range [ press metal tools-skin panels , pierce and blank , form and draw and clinch tools . Fine blanking/ High compression tooling .
- Troubleshot issues, including folding , thinning , splitting ,burrs , cutting clearance, pressure distribution during manufacturing , modification and maintenance of Tooling
- Completed frequent inspections to assess safety and operational status of each accountable tool, part or equipment.
- Fixed Tooling problems and production bottlenecks to make it easier for the press operators to work efficiently have less downtime and to improve production.
- Developed and maintained dimensional part specs to minimize rejects , financial loss and to enable and establish customer satisfaction .
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow
Tool and Die Maker
Adelaide Tooling
Adelaide, South Australia
07.2003 - 05.2009
Tool and Die Maker
Fine Blanking
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.1994 - 02.2003
Tool and Die Maker
LG Tooling
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.1989 - 07.1993
Tooling Apprentice/Tool and Die Maker
Volkswagen South Africa
Uitenhage, South Africa
Education
High School Diploma -
11.1983
Tool And Die Making
02.1987
Skills
Machining ; milling , turning , surface and cylindrical grinding , EDM and welding
- Measuring ; all types of measuring equipment
- Hand tool safety
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Training & Development
Timeline
Tool and Die Maker - Trammel Tooling
11.2010 - 09.2020
Tool and Die Maker - Adelaide Tooling
07.2003 - 05.2009
Tool and Die Maker - Fine Blanking
01.1994 - 02.2003
Tool and Die Maker - LG Tooling
01.1989 - 07.1993
Tooling Apprentice/Tool and Die Maker - Volkswagen South Africa
David LIvingstone S.S.S - High School Diploma,
Bethelsdorp Technical College - , Tool And Die Making
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