Dean Craver

Design and fabricate 2D and 3D prototype models using wood, plastics, and metals to specifications required by the customer.

• Utilize CNC routing, milling, bandsaw, drill press, table saw, and other manual tools for precision model fabrication.

• Collaborate closely with engineering staff and project managers to implement design changes and maintain accurate documentation.

• Support the transition from prototype to production, including first article approval and training for assembly staff.

• Assist with welding, riveting, and powder coating in the metal fabrication department.

• Active member of the Safety Committee, addressing and reviewing workplace safety concerns.

• Designed and built components for packaging, steam boarding, dyeing, and bra molding equipment.

• Modified pneumatic and hydraulic systems to improve performance to meet production needs.

• Created and interpreted blueprints, manufacturing components using both manual and CNC machine tools.

• Procured raw materials, managed contract labor, and oversaw equipment installation across U.S. and Central American facilities.

• Authored scopes of work and supervised mechanical contractors.

• Supported DTG printing operations by calibrating CMYK color settings in Photoshop to match PMS standards.

• Operated vacuum molding equipment for foam bra cup quality control and template production.

• Repaired and maintained punch press and forming dies for furniture hardware production.

• Fabricated new parts and performed test runs to ensure product quality.

• Followed detailed blueprints to produce functional samples for product development.