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Work History
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Brian Sanford

Brian Sanford

Fort Myers

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Sr. Design Specialist at Yaskawa America Inc., skilled in CAD software including Solid Edge and AutoCAD. Proven track record in designing innovative solutions and enhancing project efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, showcasing strong communication and problem-solving abilities to deliver exceptional design documentation.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Drafter

FLORIDA STAIRWORKS & CARPENTRY
Fort Myers
10.2021 - 09.2025

Sr. Design Specialist

YASKAWA AMERICA INC.
Miamisburg
01.2007 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: MOTOMAN ROBOTICS DIVISION
  • Departmental CAD Manager, maintaining computers and CAD software.
  • Responsible for Solid Edge Training for the Advanced Systems Group.
  • Utilizing CAD software Solid Edge 2021, Solid Works 2019, and AutoCAD 2019.
  • Utilize Epicor 10 for item entry, BOM construction, release for build or purchase, and timekeeping.
  • Continuation of duties as specified for Sr. Mechanical Designer.
  • MOTOMAN ROBOTICS DIVISION

Sr. Mechanical Designer

YASKAWA AMERICA INC.
Miamisburg
07.1999 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: MOTOMAN ROBOTICS DIVISION
  • Manage multiple projects designing, detailing, documenting cell layouts and custom equipment.
  • MOTOMAN ROBOTICS DIVISION

Contract Mechanical Designer

NESCO SERVICE COMPANY
Dayton
05.1999 - 07.1999
  • Rework of old design for new Pulp Mill Processor, Re-pulper end.

Special Machines Designer

NOBLE TOOL CORP.
Dayton
02.1998 - 04.1999
  • Design and detail special machines for the Medical/Surgical field including: Pressure and leak testing, batch marking, assembly, and disassembly of surgical instruments.

Design Coordinator, Coupler Products

PRODUCTION CONTROL UNITS, INC.
Dayton
09.1996 - 02.1998
  • Design, detail, assemble, troubleshoot, and test manual/air-assisted tooling for special and industry-standard fittings for both the automotive and appliance industry.
  • Conducted business trips for training on maintaining tooling.
  • Responsible for maintaining the company database for coupler tooling BOM's as well as record-keeping, archiving, distribution of files, product inventory, and pricing literature.

Designer

PRODUCTION CONTROL UNITS, INC.
Dayton
06.1991 - 09.1996
  • Design/detail semi-automated fluid fill equipment for the automotive and appliance industry.
  • Responsible for producing detail, assembly, and installation drawings for job projects.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Weld Shop, Machine Shop, and Assembly Group.
  • Have completed business trips to assembly plants gathering miscellaneous measurements and retrofitting equipment components.

Education

General Education classes -

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Oh
02.2007

Certificate for XRC Basic Robot Programming -

Motoman Inc.
Dayton, Oh
10.1999

Certificate for NX100 Basic Programming -

Motoman Inc.
Dayton, Oh
08.2009

Certificate for MotoSim Off-Line Programming -

Motoman Inc.
Dayton, Oh
11.2003

Certificate for GD&T -

Motoman Inc.
Dayton, Oh
04.2002

Certificate for completing 1541-1/4 hours of vocational instruction for Drafting -

Greene County Career Center
Xenia, Oh
06.1991

Level I Code Certification -

Stairbuilders and Manufacturing Association (SMA)

Skills

  • CAD software proficiency
  • Solid Edge and SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD expertise
  • Drafting and detailing
  • Design documentation

Additional Information - Nominations

Employee of the Month, 07/01/01, 02/01/04

Websites

Timeline

Drafter

FLORIDA STAIRWORKS & CARPENTRY
10.2021 - 09.2025

Sr. Design Specialist

YASKAWA AMERICA INC.
01.2007 - 05.2021

Sr. Mechanical Designer

YASKAWA AMERICA INC.
07.1999 - 01.2007

Contract Mechanical Designer

NESCO SERVICE COMPANY
05.1999 - 07.1999

Special Machines Designer

NOBLE TOOL CORP.
02.1998 - 04.1999

Design Coordinator, Coupler Products

PRODUCTION CONTROL UNITS, INC.
09.1996 - 02.1998

Designer

PRODUCTION CONTROL UNITS, INC.
06.1991 - 09.1996

General Education classes -

Sinclair Community College

Certificate for XRC Basic Robot Programming -

Motoman Inc.

Certificate for NX100 Basic Programming -

Motoman Inc.

Certificate for MotoSim Off-Line Programming -

Motoman Inc.

Certificate for GD&T -

Motoman Inc.

Certificate for completing 1541-1/4 hours of vocational instruction for Drafting -

Greene County Career Center

Level I Code Certification -

Stairbuilders and Manufacturing Association (SMA)

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