​​​1975 - 1976

Pattern Repair at Motor Castings Plant 2, Milwaukee, WI 

Initial introduction into the pattern and casting industry.

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​​1976 - 1983

Apprenticeship at Suburban Pattern, Waukesha, WI 

Developed a knowledge of conventional built pattern tooling.

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1983 - 1989

Suburban Model, Big Bend, WI

​​Expanded my capability of the tool and die industry by creating duplicating models.

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​1989 - 2005

Wisconsin Pattern, Racine, WI

Advanced from conventional built tooling to CAD engineering.  Introduced to high volume production tooling design and support for Ford Motor Company.

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2005 - 2012

Winona Pattern & Mold, Franksville, WI

Designed core packages, tooling and fixtures for prototype and production cylinder blocks in support of numerous Ford Motor Company engine programs.

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April 13, 2013

Started Trimborn Tooling Design, Waukesha, WI