Austin Melendy
Milliken,CO
Summary
Accomplished Engineering Technician with a robust background at Sierra Space, adept in configuring CAD files and operating advanced 3D printers. Proven expertise in geometric dimensioning and a solid track record in enhancing manufacturing processes. Excels in self-dependent project management and engineering standards, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician
Sierra Space
Louisville, CO
12.2017 - Current
- Configure CAD files through advanced engineering software for additive and machining processes.
- Operate the EOS Metallic 3D Printer.
- Operate Stratasys 3D printers.
- Procured materials and costs for customers' requirements.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot machine and software issues.
- Schedule customer orders, work on them according to the schedule, and coordinate with other groups to get secondary operations done.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Machinist
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Louisville, CO
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
MSU Denver
DenverSkills
- Engineering standards expert
- Geometric dimensioning with the use of GD&T
- Design instruction creation
- Assembly modeling with the use of SolidWorks, NX, and AutoCAD
- Manufacturing systems integration
- Materialize software
- GrabCAD Software
- Self-dependent
- Working with different ISO standards
Certification
- Data Preparation Metal Certification
- Stratasys certification
- Working towards Solidworks Cert.
Accomplishments
- Created and manufactured over 10 thousand Face shields during Covid
- Certified Ultem 9085 for the use of Flight quality parts
- Working towards Certifying Inkonel for Flight quality parts
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Sierra Space
12.2017 - Current
Machinist
Sierra Nevada Corporation
12.2017 - 05.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
MSU Denver