Christopher M. Soldi
New Haven,CT
Summary
Talented Drafter with solid computer-aided design skills and familiarity with multiple industries. Generated accurate representations of buildings, systems and components to meet client parameters. High-level technical skills and attention to detail enabled impressive results. Worked for companies that design and manufacture custom and standard products for their customers. The most ideal position would be with the R & D department of such a company. Would enjoy being part of a team that starts a project and goes from idea, through design, development, complete drawing package, fabrication, works closely with manufacturing personnel, resolves all problems, if any, revise all drawings, and final release.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Drafter
The Bilco Company
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Created, printed, and modified drawings using AutoCAD, IBM, and Adobe programs.
- Evaluated information provided by engineers and sales associates and created accurate drawings according to customer specifications and any special needs.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare project drawings.
- Provided shop drawings to customers and/or sales reps for each order to be approved prior to fabrication.
- Consulted with engineers, customers and sales reps regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Completed 10 to 15 customer orders per day.
International Delivery driver/Warehouse worker
Autopart
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Delivered car parts throughout New Haven County
- Pulled all weekly overstock from warehouse
- Prepared overstock for shipment
- Maintained clean and organized warehouse and store area.
Assembler
Medtronic, thru Kelly Services
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Worked 12 hour shifts at specific assembly lines
- Assembled, sealed, and packaged medical stapling/suturing devices while learning and working several workstations.
CAD Designer/Field Technician
Hudson Design Group LLC
01.2016 - 08.2017
- CAD drafting/design for wireless telecommunication facilities
- Performed field work consisting mostly of site equipment audits (per client), site equipment layout design, photographing and measuring entire sites using tape and laser measuring devices; photographs and detailed site notes were uploaded to company servers in MA.
CAD Designer
EBI Consulting
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Performed CAD and Field work for wireless telecommunication facilities
- Working remotely out of home office
CAD Technician
Dewberry Engineers Inc
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Performed CAD and Field work for wireless telecommunication facilities
- Field work was scheduled and completed prior to beginning project documentation
- Sites were photographed, measured to verify existing and proposed equipment locations, and detailed notes were taken.
CAD Design/Drafter
Prime Technology
02.2009 - 05.2012
- Designed and detailed electrical and mechanical parts and assemblies for US Navy submarine projects
- Worked directly with engineers toward completion of work on precision instruments and systems and intricate electromechanical assemblies for commercial, nuclear, oceanographic and military marketplaces
- Eventually became responsible for ECR/ECN (engineering changes) process and ECN configuration control
- Evaluated and signed off all ECN's for assignment, completion, and close-out.
Engineering Technician
Dewberry-Goodkind
01.2006 - 10.2008
- Documented wireless telecommunication facilities
- Documented various aspects of installation including rooftop installations, which included structural detail drawings for steel and concrete; access road design and topography; raw-land installations and co- locations; and access and utility easements
CAD Design/Drafter
Detroit Tool & Engineering, Speedline Technology
12.2004 - 11.2005
- At Detroit Tool, worked on custom and standard machinery, mostly progressive die assemblies
- At Speedline Technology, worked on details and assemblies for wave soldering machines used in manufacture of PC boards
- Assignments completed using KEYCREATOR at Speedline for 2D and 3D work; used Autodesk Mechanical Desktop at Detroit Tool
- Note: In between Speedline and Detroit Tool worked overnight shift at Modine Manufacturing for 3 months.
Design Drafter
Speedline Technology
12.2004 - 11.2005
CAD Design Drafter
Natcomm LLC
05.2001 - 07.2004
CAD Operator
EE Linden Associates
05.2000 - 05.2001
Mechanical Designer
Thermatool Corporation
06.1998 - 05.2000
Senior Drafter/Designer
Otis Elevator
10.1995 - 06.1998
Education
Pro/Engineer Basic Design Course -
Certificate Parametric Technology Corp. - undefined
1996
Certificate Unigraphics Training Course - undefined
1994
Drafting Cadkey Design Training Course - undefined
1991
Diploma - Mechanical and Electrical Design
1982
Skills
- ECN & Configuration Control, Engineering ERP Systems, Solidworks PDM, Progressive & Extrusion die design and drafting
- Tooling and fixtures design drafting; Structural Steel and Aluminum frame weldments
- Sheet Metal panels and brackets, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design and Drafting
- Schematics, wiring diagrams and cable lists, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, which included Lease Exhibits, Zoning and Siting Council Drawings, Construction Drawings, and As-Built Drawings
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Pro-Engineer, KeyCreator, Unigraphics, Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, GTX RasterCad, MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop
- Team Collaboration
- Architectural Knowledge
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Site Visits, for telecommunication facilities, prior to all documentation, were done to take measurements of entire area, take photographs of entire site, whether its fenced compound or rooftop installation, and detailed notes
Timeline
Production Drafter - The Bilco Company
05.2019 - 06.2023
International
Delivery driver/Warehouse worker - Autopart
06.2018 - 10.2018
Assembler - Medtronic, thru Kelly Services
11.2017 - 04.2018
CAD Designer/Field Technician - Hudson Design Group LLC
01.2016 - 08.2017
CAD Designer - EBI Consulting
11.2013 - 11.2015
CAD Technician - Dewberry Engineers Inc
06.2012 - 12.2012
CAD Design/Drafter - Prime Technology
02.2009 - 05.2012
Engineering Technician - Dewberry-Goodkind
01.2006 - 10.2008
Design Drafter - Speedline Technology
12.2004 - 11.2005
CAD Design/Drafter - Detroit Tool & Engineering, Speedline Technology
12.2004 - 11.2005
CAD Design Drafter - Natcomm LLC
05.2001 - 07.2004
CAD Operator - EE Linden Associates
05.2000 - 05.2001
Mechanical Designer - Thermatool Corporation
06.1998 - 05.2000
Senior Drafter/Designer - Otis Elevator
10.1995 - 06.1998
Parametric Technology Corp - Pro/Engineer Basic Design Course,
- Certificate
Parametric Technology Corp.,
- Certificate
Unigraphics Training Course,
- Drafting
Cadkey Design Training Course,
Porter & Chester Institute - Diploma, Mechanical and Electrical Design
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