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Chad Horton

Bonifay,FL

Summary

Highly skilled Design Technician with experience in creating technical drawings, designs and schematics for various projects. Strengths include proficiency in CAD software, strong understanding of design principles, and ability to work collaboratively on team-based projects. Previous roles have seen significant improvement in efficiency of design processes through innovative solutions. Creative and technical professional with several years of drafting and design experience for louver, sunshade, equipment screen, and PTAC design. Excellent communicator with a knack for understanding, visualizing, and distinctly drafting client needs. Accomplished and valued resource to engineering, sales, and customers in meshing needs with capabilities. Excel in problem-solving, adaptability to new technologies, and effective communication, ensuring seamless collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Computer Automated Design Technician

Air Performance
Hartford, AL
10.2020 - 01.2025
  • Managed assignments and worked at different stages of diverse projects.
  • Kept to tight deadlines and forged strong team bonds to accomplish challenging objectives.
  • Built base drawing library for drafting department to use or customize in compliance with specific project requirements.
  • Adhered closely to national, regional, and local code requirements for safety purposes.
  • Produced drawings using CAD software to support design projects.
  • Implemented revisions and resolved issues as required by engineering, customers, or suppliers.
  • Developed precise drawings from scratch based on written and verbal specifications supplied by customer, engineering, or sales.
  • Reviewed drawings, specifications, and engineering data to verify conformance to design concepts.
  • Analyzed design specifications and necessary materials to determine project requirements.
  • Coordinated with project engineer on final as-built drawings so department and customer had accurate record of final design implemented on site.
  • Drafted plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations and construction projects.
  • Analyzed and selected vendor products based on required specifications, functionality, delivery and cost.
  • Evaluated customer feedback from field tests to make necessary modifications to product designs.
  • Utilized AutoCad and Inventor software to create complex parts and assemblies.
  • Created detailed diagrams, schematics, and assembly plans for product designs.
  • Obtained and assembled data to complete architectural designs.
  • Reviewed customer requirements documents to ensure designs meet specifications.
  • Maintained accurate revisions of all design activities throughout the development process.
  • Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
  • Received and reviewed details from design professionals to build in-depth representations of components and machine parts.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Worked with design and sales team to achieve goals.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Education

Computer Automated Design -

Florida Panhandle Technical College
Chipley, FL
01-2020

Skills

  • Industry standards compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Material selection
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Quality control procedures
  • Creative thinking capacity
  • Computer-aided engineering
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Structural analysis

References

  • Drafting Supervisor Bryce Paulson (334) 449-1127.
  • Drafting Technician Dwignt Flowers (954) 804-1909
  • Drafting Educator Tanya Taylor (850) 258-4485

Timeline

Computer Automated Design Technician

Air Performance
10.2020 - 01.2025

Computer Automated Design -

Florida Panhandle Technical College
Chad Horton