Tool and Die Maker Resume Guide

Driven tool and die maker with 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Skilled at designing, building, and maintaining a variety of tooling systems to produce precision-engineered parts for clients’ specifications. Established track record of successful completion of projects on time and within budget constraints. Dedicated to providing top-notch customer service while meeting all safety requirements.

Determined Tool and Die Maker with 10+ years of experience in the machining industry. Skilled at designing, constructing, maintaining, repairing complex tools and dies used to produce parts or products for automotive manufacturing companies. At XYZ Inc., successfully designed jigs and fixtures that allowed an automatic assembly process to be applied on a production line resulting in cost savings of $27K annually.

Well-rounded tool and die maker with 8+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Skilled in operating a variety of machines, including CNC lathes, milling machines, and EDMs. Experienced at designing complex tools for production lines using CAD software such as SolidWorks. Successfully completed 10 projects ahead of schedule while maintaining quality standards to the highest degree possible.

Professional tool and die maker with 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry. Experienced in machining, assembly, troubleshooting and repair of complex tools and dies used for manufacturing process improvement. Skilled at developing innovative solutions to reduce costs while increasing production output. At XYZ Company was instrumental in improving customer satisfaction by 30%.

Detail-oriented and knowledgeable tool and die maker with 11+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Skilled in operating a wide range of tools, machines, and equipment to create precision-machined parts for industrial use. Seeking to join ABC Manufacturing as a Tool & Die Maker where I can utilize my knowledge and expertise to ensure quality production results.

Diligent and detail-oriented tool and die maker with 8+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Track record of developing, constructing and repairing a wide range of tools to customer specifications while meeting tight deadlines. Passionate about joining ABC Manufacturing where I can utilize my expertise to create innovative solutions for clients’ needs.

Seasoned tool and die maker with 10+ years of experience in designing, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing molds for a variety of industries. Expertise in using CNC machines to produce complex parts with precision accuracy. Aiming to leverage proven problem-solving skills at ABC Manufacturing as the next tool and die maker on their team.

Committed and meticulous tool and die maker with 10+ years of experience creating, modifying, and maintaining molds for a variety of industrial applications. Proven ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning machines and devise solutions quickly. Looking to apply expertise in machining operations at ABC Company as part of their dynamic team.

• Revised existing tool and die designs to improve production efficiency, resulting in a 15% reduction of manufacturing costs.
• Efficiently operated various machines such as lathes, milling machines, grinders & EDM’s to produce complex components with high precision.
• Participated in daily quality inspections on finished products and identified defects; successfully reduced defect rate by 20%.
• Calibrated equipment regularly to ensure that all tools met the required specifications for accuracy; improved product performance by 10%.
• Fabricated molds made from different materials such as steel, aluminum or plastics within tight deadlines; completed projects 5 days ahead of schedule on average.

• Consistently maintained and repaired over 50+ precision tools and dies, resulting in a 45% improvement of production efficiency.
• Assessed complex technical drawings to determine the best machining processes for each tooling project; completed 10 projects with high accuracy within specified deadlines.
• Streamlined metal fabrication process by introducing 5 new designs that improved the overall quality of products while reducing material wastage by 25%.
• Troubleshot malfunctions on automated equipment, identified root causes and minimized downtime from 3 hours to 30 minutes per incident on average.
• Presented methods for effectively handling materials at various stages of product development during team meetings; reduced cycle time by 20% as a result.

• Resourcefully operated CNC machines and manual lathes to fabricate tooling components from raw materials, achieving a 95% accuracy rate on all projects.
• Utilized advanced CAD/CAM software to analyze blueprints & drawings of dies and molds for product improvement; singlehandedly lowered production lead times by 15%.
• Milled complex parts with precision using a variety of hand tools such as jig saws, grinders and milling machines in order to create high-quality products that met customer specifications.
• Reorganized the die shop’s inventory system resulting in an increase in productivity by 25%, while significantly reducing work-in-progress errors caused by supply chain mismanagement issues.
• Structured maintenance schedules for machinery equipment used daily within the factory environment; reduced machine downtime incidents due to malfunctions or breakdowns from 10 hours per month to less than 3 hours monthly averagely.

• Thoroughly maintained and adjusted over 30+ tooling machines, ensuring that all tools were operating at peak performance while reducing downtime by 25%.
• Adjusted fixtures and jigs to the exact specifications of blueprints or CAD models; saved 200 man-hours in production time with accurate programming.
• Programmed CNC lathes for mass production runs of complex components according to customer requirements, resulting in a 40% increase in output compared to before.
• Lathed small precision parts from raw materials such as aluminum, brass and steel using manual mills/lathes as needed; reduced errors during machining by 10%.
• Represented the company on trade show floors across the US, showcasing new products developed via metal fabrication techniques & tooling processes for potential clients & buyers.

• Developed more than 250+ precision tool and die components for manufacturing production lines, meeting complex customer specifications with up to +/- 0.005” tolerances.
• Independently designed and programmed CNC machines to produce tools from a wide range of materials; reduced setup time by 40% through innovative CAD/CAM solutions.
• Formulated detailed documentation packages that included process flow diagrams, part drawings and quality control plans; improved efficiency in the manufacturing cycle by 15%.
• Mentored three apprentices on machining fundamentals as well as safety protocols while operating machinery; they achieved full certification within 6 months of training under supervision.
• Introduced new technologies such as EDM wire cutting into the workflow which enabled cost savings due to faster turnaround times – resulting in an $8,000 reduction in annual expenses per machine center.

• Achieved average production rates of 600 parts per hour, surpassing expectations and resulting in a 5% increase in revenue.
• Facilitated the construction of precision tools, dies and molds to exact specifications by using CNC-controlled machines; inspected workpieces for accuracy before releasing them into production.
• Operated manual lathes, drills, grinders and other specialized equipment with expertise to create induction hardened surfaces on metal components as required by customer orders.
• Meticulously monitored tool wear-and-tear during manufacturing process; replaced broken/worn out tools promptly to prevent any delays or product defects from occurring down the line.
• Demonstrated superior problem solving skills when troubleshooting machine issues such as incorrect settings or worn out drill bits; reduced downtime caused due to technical glitches by 25%.

• Actively operated CNC lathes, mills and other advanced tooling machinery to shape metal components according to precise specifications; reduced machining times by 23%.
• Reduced scrap rates significantly through proper setup of tools and machines, as well as rigorous quality control checks throughout the production process.
• Shaped over 1250 precision parts per day from raw materials such as steel, aluminum and brass using hand tools like taps, dies & chisels when necessary in order to meet customer requirements.
• Inspected finished products for conformity with design drawings prior to release for assembly or shipment; identified defects quickly before they caused costly delays/rejections downstream.
• Drilled a variety of holes into metals pieces with great accuracy using manual drilling equipment; increased productivity on this task by 30% compared to traditional methods used previously.

• Optimized the design of die sets for a range of products, resulting in an increase of production output by 20%.
• Measured and inspected the accuracy and quality control standards of tools designed to produce precision parts; reduced scrap rate from 15% to 3%.
• Effectively operated CNC mills, lathes, grinders and other machining equipment during the fabrication process while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Prepared detailed sketches that illustrated tooling specifications such as dimensions, tolerances & material requirements; increased productivity by 10 hours per week on average compared with manual designs.
• Advised machine operators on proper procedure when installing dies into presses or operating their machines during production runs; lowered downtime incidents due to operator error by 25%.

Associate’s Degree in Tool and Die Making
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Tool and Die Maker
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (
May 2017