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Overview
Work History
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Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Daniel Neal

Seymour

Summary

Skilled Tooling Technician with a proven track record at Valeo, Seymour, enhancing production quality and efficiency through expert maintenance and innovative tooling design. Demonstrated ability in CNC programming and machine operation, coupled with a keen analytical ability to improve processes and reduce downtime. Achieved significant improvements in part accuracy and machinery performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tooling Technician

Valeo
04.2013 - Current

Responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and preventative upkeep of industrial tooling and machinery, including inspecting, diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and modifying tools to ensure optimal production quality and efficiency. I possess a strong understanding of mechanical principles, blueprint reading, and the use of precision measuring tools.

CNC Machinist and Tooling Technician

Decatur Mold Tool & Engineering
06.2008 - 04.2013
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
  • Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
  • Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.

Responsibilities included maintenance, repair, and preventative upkeep of industrial tooling and machinery, including inspecting, diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and modifying tools to ensure optimal production quality and efficiency. I possessed a strong understanding of mechanical principles, blueprint reading, and the use of precision measuring tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Madison Consolidated High School
Madison IN
05.2008

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Surface grinding
  • Tooling design
  • CNC programming

Accomplishments

Spent two weeks overseas in China, helping to ensure highest quality of a tool being sent back to the company

Certification

16 online certifications from Allison Courses

2 on-site training courses with tooling experts at valeo

Timeline

Tooling Technician

Valeo
04.2013 - Current

CNC Machinist and Tooling Technician

Decatur Mold Tool & Engineering
06.2008 - 04.2013

16 online certifications from Allison Courses

2 on-site training courses with tooling experts at valeo

High School Diploma -

Madison Consolidated High School
Daniel Neal