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Thad Clardy

Bremen

Summary

Accomplished Tooling Technician with a robust background at Berry Global Plastics, adept in CNC programming and precision machining. Demonstrated leadership as Toolroom Assistant Group Leader, enhancing team collaboration and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in improving tooling design efficiency and maintenance, ensuring top-notch quality and safety standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Tooling Technician

Berry Global Plastics
10.2020 - Current

-Built, repaired and maintained extrusion, stamping and thermoforming tools and dies.

-Operated manual lathes, mills and surface grinders.

-Operated CNC lathes, mills and surface grinders.

-Designed parts in CAD. (Computer Automated Design)

-Programmed complex parts in CAM. (Computer Automated Machining)

-July 2021-January 2024: Toolroom Assistant Group Leader; assisted Toolroom Supervisor in projects, planning, leadership of different shifts.



Machinist

Standard Machine and Fabrication
07.2020 - 09.2020

-Operated CNC mills.

-Programmed parts in CAM.

Machinist

Daicel Safety Systems America
03.2018 - 05.2020

-Design models using CAD.

-Program models using CAM.

-Operate manual lathes and mills.

-Operate CNC lathes and mills.

-Keep inventory of machine tools such as endmills, drills, etc.

-Communicate with vendors regarding purchasing of tools.

-Understanding of Purchasing Orders and Requisitions.

Machinist

CGS Machine and Tool
05.2017 - 02.2018

-Operate CNC Mills

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computerized Machining And Manufacturing

Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Muhlenberg County High School
Greenville, KY
05.2015

Skills

  • Machine Operation
  • Surface grinding
  • Tooling design
  • CNC Programming
  • Precision measurement
  • Metalworking Techniques
  • Fixture design
  • CAD Software
  • CAM Software
  • Precision machining
  • Computer Skills
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Safety Procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Hand tool safety
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Team building

Timeline

Tooling Technician

Berry Global Plastics
10.2020 - Current

Machinist

Standard Machine and Fabrication
07.2020 - 09.2020

Machinist

Daicel Safety Systems America
03.2018 - 05.2020

Machinist

CGS Machine and Tool
05.2017 - 02.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Computerized Machining And Manufacturing

Owensboro Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

Muhlenberg County High School
Thad Clardy