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Education
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Alex Franks

Alex Franks

Kansas City, MO

Summary

I am a highly driven individual with excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude. I believe I would be a great candidate for this position, given my experience, both job-related and from the experiences and knowledge I have gained through the engineering I do in my free time.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CAD Technician

Structurflex
Merriam
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Created detailed CAD drawings for structural projects using AutoCAD software.
  • Collaborated with engineers to refine design specifications and project requirements.
  • Exercised knowledge of codes to draft projects.

Engineering Project Management Intern

Schenck Process
Kansas City
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure timely completion.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify project requirements and deliverables.
  • Managed project files and maintained up-to-date records for reference.
  • Used AutoCAD to create PIDs for pneumatic piping systems.
  • Used Inventor to model piping systems in 3D.
  • Used NavisWorks to upload 3D models into a shareable file with other companies.

Injection Molding Machine Operator

Nike
Beaverton
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Operated injection molding machines to produce high-quality athletic products.
  • Monitored machine performance to ensure consistent production standards.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and ensured quality control standards.

Machinist

ProCon
Lee's Summit
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri, Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
05-2026

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

Skills

  • AutoCAD design
  • Project management
  • 3D modeling
  • Team collaboration
  • Technical communication
  • Mechanical systems
  • Technical drawing
  • Bill of materials
  • Inventor knowledge
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Architectural drafting
  • Cost estimation

Affiliations

  • Engineering Projects
  • 3D printing
  • Creating electrical circuits for motor, pump, LED, solar panel, and voltage conversion control.
  • DIY
  • Mountain Biking
  • Exercise
  • Dirt bike riding

Accomplishments

  • Boy Scouts - Eagle Scout

Timeline

CAD Technician

Structurflex
05.2025 - 08.2025

Engineering Project Management Intern

Schenck Process
05.2023 - 08.2023

Injection Molding Machine Operator

Nike
01.2017 - 06.2018

Machinist

ProCon
01.2015 - 05.2016

Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Portland Community College