Brandon Mathisen
Hollister,CA
Summary
Talented Drafter/Designer with solid computer-aided design skills and familiarity with the agriculture industries. Generated accurate representations of self propelled agricultural harvesters, conveyor systems, and components to meet client parameters and design specifications. High-level technical skills and attention to detail enabled to stream line design and manufacturing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Estimator
Valley Fabrication
07.2022 - Current
- Used company data and parts pricing to accurately and effectively estimate projects both in self propelled vehicles and structural steel jobs.
- Found labor savings in exploring manufacturing processes and applying those towards projects.
Draftsman/Designer
Valley Fabrication Inc.
04.2016 - Current
- Designed parts and assemblies for numerous self propelled harvesting vehicles.
- Worked on machine based and in plant conveyor systems.
- Provide technical design, advice, and review of weldments and assemblies focused on manufacturability.
- Works closely with project engineers to develop and analyze parts and weldments for building.
- Uses geometry sketches to design suspension links and other moving assemblies.
- Knowledge and use of Solidworks PDM for file management.
- Programming and tuning of Plus One driven computers to drive hydraulic power trains.
- Redesigning and replacing parts on old equipment extending service life and maintaining good customer relations.
Purchasing Agent
Valley Fabrication Inc.
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Created purchase orders for hydraulic motors and other components for new and repair projects
- Overviewed mechanical drawings for totaling and ordering of parts
- Totaled job costs and labor hours for processing through the billing department
- Totaled up end of month and other shop expenditures
- Kept up with inventory numbers and maintained stock on important components.
Parts Runner
Valley Fabrication Inc.
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Delivered parts on time and in an orderly fashion
- Maintained a good customer relationship
- Recorded all deliveries and pickups using proper software and paperwork
- Used proper loading equipment and tie down procedures when loading or unloading parts or equipment.
Education
High school diploma -
Salinas High School
Salinas, CA06.2011
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- CAD
- Mechanical Design
- Computer Operation
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Research & Development
- Assembly
- Product development
- ASME codes & standards
- Detailing
- Fabrication
- GD&T
- Manufacturing
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Supervising experience
Certification
- Driver's License
- CDL C
Timeline
Project Estimator
Valley Fabrication
07.2022 - Current
Draftsman/Designer
Valley Fabrication Inc.
04.2016 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Valley Fabrication Inc.
07.2014 - 04.2016
Parts Runner
Valley Fabrication Inc.
06.2012 - 07.2014
High school diploma -
Salinas High School