Rebecca Wolfe
Weaverville
Summary
Die Cast Machine Operator with over 7 years of experience in high-pressure die casting and equipment operation. Proficient in safety compliance, preventive maintenance, and 5S methodology, enhancing production efficiency through strategic equipment setup and proactive troubleshooting. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality, ensuring products meet stringent specifications while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Machine Operator
Freudenberg
Enka
12.2025 - Current
Die Cast Machine Operator
Sundaram Clayton Ltd.
Summerville
02.2024 - Current
- Used high pressure die cast machines to complete high-volume work under strict deadlines.
- Operated equipment such as cranes, forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Performed visual and physical inspections of finished products to check quality.
- Polished and changed dies to meet different production needs.
- Identified and labeled parts to keep areas organized and productivity high.
- Observed manufacturer instructions when operating plastic molding and casting machines to optimize quality.
- Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
- Selected and installed blades, tools or other attachments for each operation.
Die Setter
Linamar
Mills River
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Monitored equipment performance during manufacturing operations.
- Set up and adjusted dies for production presses.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment.
- Documented production processes and changes in operational logs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal function.
- Load raw materials into hoppers or feeders of the die-casting machines; monitor material levels during production runs.
- Inspect final product for defects before packaging for shipment.
- Maintain accurate records of production data including number of pieces produced, scrap rate and downtime.
Die Cast Technician
General Motors
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up casting machines to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.
- Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
- Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels.
- Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
- Used [Type] and [Type] die cast machines to complete high-volume work under strict deadlines.
- Operated equipment such as cranes, forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Performed visual and physical inspections of finished products to check quality.
- Polished and changed dies to meet different production needs.
- Identified and labeled parts to keep areas organized and productivity high.
- Selected and installed blades, tools or other attachments for each operation.
- Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
- Observed manufacturer instructions when operating plastic molding and casting machines to optimize quality.
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
Press Operator
Tasus Corporation
08.2018 - 02.2020
Education
Diploma -
Southgate Anderson High School
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Die Casting
- Quality Control
- Equipment Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Process Control
- Machine Operation
- Metal Melting
- Equipment Monitoring
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- 5S Methodology
- Lean Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
- Overhead crane operator
- High pressure die casting
References
Bryan Tanksley, General Motors, +1 (812) 797-5689
Personal Information
Title: Die Cast Machine Operator
Timeline
Machine Operator
Freudenberg
12.2025 - Current
Die Setter
Linamar
07.2025 - 12.2025
Die Cast Machine Operator
Sundaram Clayton Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Die Cast Technician
General Motors
03.2020 - 03.2023
Press Operator
Tasus Corporation
08.2018 - 02.2020
Diploma -
Southgate Anderson High School