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| Desired Industry: CAD/Drafting |
SpiderID: 18257 |
| Desired Job Location: Minneapolis Area, Minnesota |
Date Posted: 1/9/2008 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Temporary |
Availability Date: Negotiable (Open - Immediate) |
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| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, More Than 75% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Other |
Willing to Relocate: No Preference |
Objective:
Interested in full-time temporary, short-term contract, project CAD drafting &/or design position with some possibility of travel involved.
Interested in the following locations shown below but I'm open to positions elsewhere.
MN, IA, NE, SD, IL, KS, MO
Experience:
Jan – Mar 2008
FIMCO Industries - N. Sioux City, SD
SolidWorks Designer Drafter (Temp, Ongoing Project)
•Conceptualized, developed, designed & created {from discussion} detailed solid models of molds.
•Incorporated specific, goal oriented criteria into design while factoring in tooling shrinkage.
•Closely coordinated and communicated with steel designer and project manager to ensure proper measurements, fits and placements.
•Took project through start to finish, utilizing SolidWorks.
•Assisted designer draw projects
Jan. 2007 – Present
CAD Drafting Solutions - Marcus, IA
CAD Drafter (Part-time)
•Provide customers with CAD files/drawings and other CAD services.
Sept - Oct 2007
ThyssenKrupp Access - Grandview, MO
Sr. Drafter II (Temp Contract)
•Performed a variety of drafting duties in preparation of and/or revisions to drawings
•Utilized SolidWorks to assist engineers in drawing large projects
Sept. 2003 - Oct. 2006
SmithCo Mfg. - LeMars, IA
AutoCAD / SolidWorks Drafter III
•In supervisors long medical absence I was responsible for design projects and the engineering department
•Participated in resolving problems with product/processes on floor
•Assisted with product design to meet clients’ needs and DOT regulations
•Maintained/produced accurate, detailed working drawings of all trailer components including dimensions, fasteners, welding procedures, electric, air, hydraulic and other engineering information
•Created trailer packets, bill of materials, owner’s manuals and other related documentation for new/existing designs
•Created VIN number calculator program based on trailer/company info along with some other related programs
•Created and held responsible for all organization & maintenance of archive filing system
•Assisted engineer draw up prototypes and prepare them for release
Sept. 2001 – Feb. 2002
Spectrum Products - Missoula, MT
CAD Drafter (Contract-to-Hire)
•Utilizing AutoCAD and SolidWorks created and submitted approval drawings of the purchased item to the customer for verification of correct order and accuracy
•Created and maintained working shop drawings and bill of materials
•Interacted with customers to insure proper placement measurements and informed customers of status
•Calculated bend allowances and blank sizes on stainless steel tubing.
•Corresponded with sales reps to gather required specs and assisted in resolving issues with customers and sales staff
•Processed and maintained a detailed record of all correspondences, drawing production times and materials consumed per project
May 2000 – May 2001 Positech Corp. - Laurens, IA
Draftsperson (College Internship)
•Detailed part prints and made required changes for engineering projects
•Checked for accuracy & certified correct hardware were in assemblies.
•Drew up reverse engineered product
•Answered manufacturing questions for shop
•Assisted engineers draw assemblies for larger projects
•Because of my capabilities in these areas this company had furnished me with a computer to use at college to continue work with them and continue with my classes.
Education:
Aug. 1999 – May 2001 Iowa Lakes Community College - Estherville, IA
CADD Technician
• 2yr AS degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design, earned 3.513 GPA
• Competed in Skills USA 2001 and took 1st place in Iowa then went on to
Nationals at the end of June in Kansas City, MO.
Certification
Sept. 2006
American Design Drafting Association / www.adda.org
Certified Drafter
• Passed the ADDA drafter certification exam.
Affiliations:
American Design Drafting Association - Certified Drafter
Skills:
Computer Skills/Knowledge.........Level
Skills:
Blueprint Reading................Expert
Reading a tape measure...........Expert
Understanding Arch/Eng Scales....Expert
Knowledge of GD & T..............Expert
B.O.M. Structuring...............Expert
Knowledge of ANSI Standards......Expert
Knowledge of Welding Symbols.....Expert
Sheet Metal......................Expert
Software:
Windows XP, 95, 98, NT...........Expert
MS Access, Word & Excel..........Expert
MS Project.......................Expert
MS Publisher.....................Expert
Adobe............................Expert
AutoCAD..........................Expert
SolidWorks.......................Expert
Outlook Express..................Expert
Visual Basic 6.0...............Advanced
Inventor.......................Beginner
ProNest 4.3....................Beginner
Hardware:
PC Computer
Plotter (Laser and Ink Jet)
Laser Printer
Scanner
Typewriter
Copy Machine
Fax Machine
Digital Camera
Dial Caliper
Additional Information:
Personal Qualities: I am hard working, self-motivated, honest, organized, detail orientated, and determined; willing to learn new things, get dirty and take on challenging responsibilities. Some of my strongest skills are utilizing CAD programs, 3D modeling, drafting with great detail and organization and planning.
Reference:
Available upon request
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