John Ryan
Co,Mayo
Summary
Detailed toolmaking professional offers expertise in specialised tools, dies and patterns. Prepares templates and works metal to precise tolerances. Productive and reliable team player with strong inspection and quality control skills. Focused Toolmaker promotes strong record of contributing to team goals and meeting strict deadlines. Applies industry training and creative problem-solving to address challenges. Concise communicator with high aptitude for learning new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Boston Scientific
Galway
- Responsible for the manufacture and fitting of jigs and fixtures required for the production lines within the medical device company, Boston Scientific
- Involved in the ongoing preventative and predictive maintenance scheduled by the Toolroom Manager within the facility, which would usually involve production line refurbishment and replacement of end of life components, also providing continuous technical support to in-house product builders
- Working within the Extrusion Section, involved in the fitting and reconditioning of Extrusion tools, built by Smithtown Light Engineering
- Facilitated the Research & Development Department, in the production of one- off prototypes, by providing input on design, from a tooling / machining perspective
- Applied and adhered to the 5S and lean manufacturing practices within the plant.
Toolmaker
Xerotech, Lakeview, Claregalway
Galway
02.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the manfacture /machining of prototype and pilot injection moulds
- Responsible for the repair/maintenance of all production injection moulds
- Machining of Jigs and Fixtures from drawings to meet manufacturing requirements
- Testing, troubleshooting and making modifications to tooling as required
- Recommend modifications to existing equipment to improve dimensional part issues, productivity and/or efficiency
- Maintain assembly lines and other tooling to improve processes resulting in increased productivity and quality parts including assembly checking fixture
- Work with R&D on fixture fabrication for development projects including providing input into design process
- Provide factory support by correcting safety and ergonomic issues, providing quality enhancements and reworking purchased and fabricated parts and componts
- Establish and maintain communication with team members and other departments
- Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
Toolmaker/Technician Hanger
Dublin Aerospace Ltd
Swords
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Working to the standard operations procedure manual as set out by the aircraft manufacturer
- I am responsible for the re-conditioning of components used in the landing gear assembly
- This involves the use of various machine tools, i.e
- CNC/Manual, Lathes, Milling machines, Surface Grinders, Cylindrical Grinders, EDM Wire & Spark Eroders, Line Boring Equipment & Bench Fitting
- Responsible for the manufacturer of tooling, jigs/fixtures, special purpose tools used in house for the specific machining requirements for the repair of the components.
P&T Precision Engineering Ltd
Naas
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Responding to mechanical breakdown needs for local industry
- Machining precision components from engineering drawings working with various metals and plastics
- Reverse engineered components involved in breakdowns where parts are not readily available
- Responsible for the machining of jigs, fixtures, turned and milled components used within the medical device industry.
Maintenance Fitter
Olandi Engineering Ltd, Moneen Industrail Est Moneen
Castlebar Co Mayo
11.2008 - 03.2016
- Responsible for the ongoing, off-site, scheduled, planned & preventative maintenance cycles for commercial industry
- I.e.: Baxter Healthcare & Ballina Beverages
- Machined, fabricated and installed, purpose-built equipment for use in the Healthcare, Quarry and Agri Sectors, one -off custom made components, and the general tooling requirements for local industry
- Assisting and repairing in the event of an emergency breakdown of mechanical equipment, both in house and off-site, to minimise downtime
- Liaising with relevant off-site engineering personnel to ensure all duties are carried out with full compliance of (c.G.M.P) and safe working practices.
Smithstown Light Engineering Ltd, Smithstown
Shannon
06.2004 - 09.2008
Toolmaker
Regal Precision Engineering Ltd
Swinford
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Involved in the machining of precision engineered components, jigs and fixtures and general tooling requirements for all aspects of manufacturing
- I.e
- Medical Device, Automation and Agricultural industries
- The repair and reconditioning of turned and milled components, to facilitate and resolve emergency breakdown in industry
- Liaising with the engineering departments of external companies, in relation to the design, build and installation of purpose-built machinery, ensuring all components are manufactured to tolerances specified
- Reverse engineered components where no drawings or models were available, and recorded all modifications, if any, by CAD /CAM software.
Apprentice Toolmaker
Regal Precision Engineering Ltd
Swinford
07.1997 - 09.2001
- My time as an apprentice in Regal Engineering, equipped me with the knowledge and skills of how to machine and fabricate various custom made components, using a variety of Machine Tools and craft calculations.
Education
Qualification Level 6 -
CNC Programming-Lathe-Milling Machine Hass/Hurco/Milltronics/XYZ/Agie Charmilles - undefined
Solidworks & Computer Aided Design. Prototyping. Safe-pass & Electrical craft up-skill course completed - undefined
National Craft Certificate in Toolmaking - undefined
FETAC
2004
City & Guilds Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
1998
Career related skills - undefined
1997
Skills
- Electrical discharge machining (EDM)
- Breakdown prevention strategies
- CNC programming
- Form grinding
- 5S principles
- Tool testing and debugging
- Injection mould tooling
- Jig modification and repair
- Engineer drawings
- Bench fittings
- Welding
- Accurate fault analysis
- Quality inspection
- Jigs
Timeline
Toolmaker
Xerotech, Lakeview, Claregalway
02.2021 - Current
Toolmaker/Technician Hanger
Dublin Aerospace Ltd
09.2018 - 01.2021
P&T Precision Engineering Ltd
04.2016 - 09.2018
Maintenance Fitter
Olandi Engineering Ltd, Moneen Industrail Est Moneen
Castlebar Co Mayo
11.2008 - 03.2016
Smithstown Light Engineering Ltd, Smithstown
06.2004 - 09.2008
Toolmaker
Regal Precision Engineering Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2004
Apprentice Toolmaker
Regal Precision Engineering Ltd
07.1997 - 09.2001
Boston Scientific
Qualification Level 6 -
CNC Programming-Lathe-Milling Machine Hass/Hurco/Milltronics/XYZ/Agie Charmilles - undefined
Solidworks & Computer Aided Design. Prototyping. Safe-pass & Electrical craft up-skill course completed - undefined
National Craft Certificate in Toolmaking - undefined
FETAC
City & Guilds Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Career related skills - undefined
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