David W. Orwin
Perry,USA
Summary
Dynamic Master RV Technician with extensive experience at Blue Compass RV, excelling in custom cabinetry and CNC programming. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and resolve complex issues, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and expertise in AutoCAD. Committed to delivering high-quality results and maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Master RV Technician
Blue Compass RV
Altoona, Iowa
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough pre-delivery inspections on new and used units before customer possession.
- Resolved appliance issues and secured warranty approvals for customer satisfaction.
- Built and installed custom cabinets, sound systems, accessories, and ADA compliant features.
- Cleaned and polished camper exteriors using rotary and orbital polishers to restore surfaces.
- Efficiently identified solutions for customer problems related to appliances and campers.
- Collaborated with advisors to gather necessary information for claim approvals.
CNC Programmer / Engineer
The Kitchen and bath company INC.
Ankeny, IA
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed file system to store and control programs and information for production use.
- Created program templates and drawings from staff and customers for production purposes.
- Managed inventory using software to optimize flow and usage per project.
- Facilitated design layout approvals from customers on custom high-value projects.
- Ordered tools and machine parts to support production maintenance activities.
Tool Setter
Deezee
Des Moines, IA
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Facilitated production of OEM parts by onboarding a skilled team.
- Performed daily CNC machine operations to ensure functionality.
- Conducted preventive maintenance, ensuring machines remained clean and lubricated for optimal performance.
- Replaced defective tooling and monitored for wear and tear.
- Adjusted machine offsets to maintain production tolerances.
- Executed on-the-spot repairs using inventory replacement parts until proper components were acquired.
Production Engineer
AF Johnson Millwork
Des Moines, IA
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Streamlined engineering information and drawings for enhanced production efficiency.
- Reduced issues forwarded to CNC machines and shop floor operations.
- Executed tasks and projects to uphold production schedules during improvement initiatives.
- Designed and produced submittals and production-grade drawings from customer specifications.
- Established and maintained a comprehensive library for standard products.
- Ensured consistent project flow through engineering, shop, and delivery stages.
- Processed drawings into cut sheets, providing essential production information.
- Collaborated with project management to fulfill requirements for timely project completion.
Production Engineer
Performance Display & Millwork
Grimes, IA
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Streamlined organization of engineering information and drawings for production use.
- Reduced issues sent to CNC machines and shop floor during production.
- Completed tasks and projects to maintain production schedules while implementing improvements.
- Designed and produced submittals and production-grade drawings from customer sketches and descriptions.
- Maintained consistent project flow through engineering, shop, and delivery phases.
- Processed drawings into cut sheets with necessary production information.
- Collaborated with project management to fulfill project requirements efficiently.
- Developed engineering and shop standards to ensure accurate information flow into production.
Engineer, Project Management, Floor Controller, IT Support, Foreman, Fabrication
Traverse Stainless & Millwork LLC
Traverse City, MI
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Established productive relationships with suppliers to ensure timely project completion.
- Streamlined production processes, achieving $800,000 in sales year-to-date.
- Designed and completed submittals and production-grade drawings from customer sketches.
- Maintained operational efficiency by overseeing equipment functionality and machine upkeep.
- Processed drawings into cut sheets to facilitate accurate production workflows.
- Collaborated with material suppliers and fabrication shops to gather necessary resources.
- Built and finished products to meet project deadlines and specifications.
- Laid out prints for metal shops, ensuring minimal flaws in final products.
Senior Engineer
Great Lakes Stainless INC
Traverse City, MI
08.2012 - 07.2015
- I was hired as a Millwork engineer and CNC programmer.
- I set up the CNC machines and ran programs for production till they were able to hire a full time operator.
- I trained many employees to run the CNC machine.
- Got trained and grew my Inventor knowledge and skills.
- I was able to create many parametric programs that cut production times down and engineering costs.
- I left Great Lakes Stainless when they decided to use the millwork division for a more standard line based production that did not require much if any extra CNC programming and engineering.
- Work from architectural prints and customer sketches to determine best and effective ways of manufacturing while maintaining design intent that the customer needed.
- Often worked on multiple projects at the same time to meet deadlines in a timely fashion.
- Produce material cut sheets as well as order sheets for both wood and metal products.
- Work on the floor as needed to help keep on schedules and commitments on time.
- Program (Router CIM) and run CNC machine (Onsrud).
- Train other team members to run machines for high volume runs.
- Layout and complete flat patterns for metal shops to produce from.
- AWI and QCP certification management.
- Combine wood and metal engineering drawings for efficiency and accuracy to minimize time and labor.
CAD Engineer and Project Management
Cabinet Masters INC.
Ironton, MO
08.2010 - 10.2011
- I worked with Cabinet Masters mainly to focus on making submittal drawings using Microvellum.
- Then in addition I develop their Microvellum Library.
- I was laid off from Cabinet Masters for lack of work.
- Develop submittal drawings from architectural prints and working prints.
- Constantly worked on multiple projects to maintain a steady flow of work schedule into production.
- Produce material sheets and any needed information for projects.
- Work on the floor when production needs an extra hand in getting tasks completed to ship on time.
- Ability to take customer ideas and/or verbal thoughts and transfer them into working drawings for production.
- Detail high end profiles for knife work and milling operations.
Microvellum Engineer, Draftsmen, Floor Help
Griffith Lumber Co.
Saint Mary, KS
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Hired in as an Engineer in Microvellum.
- Within the first week of working in Microvellum software I was able to place products in 3D drawings and build working models for detailing and constructing prints.
- Within the month I was able to start creating code and parametric programs, understanding and working construction of global variables.
- By the second month I was able to work my way through all the advanced level classes offered through Microvellum.
- Then I was provided a Private instructor to advance my skills more into actual programming in Microvellum.
- In addition, I worked on the floor with the shop crew to complete projects.
- I left Griffith Lumber due to the lack of work.
- Complete submittal drawings for approvals, renderings for ease of materials and finish understandings, shop drawings for assembly and manufacturing, installation drawings for complete and final installations.
- Complete CNC programs and prints along with G Code for machines for production.
- Create custom products in Microvellum for future use.
- Build and develop a complete working library with many different functions for ease of use.
- Worked on shop floor after completing submittal drawings to help build cabinets, solid surface counter tops and whatever else as needed per specifications.
- Organize and complete tasks using Microvellum tools (Product labels, cut sheets, etc.)
CAD Engineer, Draftsmen
BOLD Companies
Muskegon, MI
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Applied and further developed my skills with Inventor and learned CNC programming as well as developed my social and production skills.
- Bold Companies taught me many great skills in my career especially in a larger production environment.
- I was laid off due to the slowdown in the economy.
- Design and engineered complete shop and product part prints for shop production.
- Make and maintain a very well-known system of 'FLOW' through the shop using a cut sheet and bill numbers system.
- Took client requests and designs and turned them into fast moving and very high precision shop prints and build sheets.
- Program high quality and accurate prints to maximize the highest material yield.
- Make a standard library of programs that are easily customizable for faster programming and easier completion.
CAD Engineer, Draftsmen
Great Lakes Woodworking
Detroit, MI
06.2004 - 10.2006
- Acquired woodworking expertise at Great Lakes Woodworking through hands-on experience.
- Progressed from shop tasks to production, shipping, and receiving roles.
- Created detailed product drawings for production and customer approval.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive library of standard fixtures and products.
- Researched current hardware options to ensure high-quality customer offerings.
- Compiled installation drawings for installers to facilitate flawless field installations.
Education
Technician - Certified Airstream Technician
Airstream University
Jackson Center, OH04-2025
programming and tooling knowledge -
Alpha Cam / Park Industries
01.2019
Advanced Inventor training and understandings -
01.2013
Microvellum 6.7 Training -
01.2010
CAD Engineering and computer knowledge -
ITT Canton
01.2006
Graduated -
Wayne Memorial High School
01.2004
CAD Designs and Understandings - Inventor, Autocad, Rhino, 3d MAX, Solid Works, and ADT3.0
William D. Ford Career Technical Center
01.2004
Skills
- RV systems and controllers
- IDS - technician user interface
- PDF and photo editing
- Customer relations and interactions
- Forklift operations
- Safety systems
- Pre-delivery inspection
- Custom cabinet installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- RV appliance repair
- AutoDesk Suite
- Microvellum
- Router CIM
- Woodworking power tools
- Custom cabinetry
- Architectural millwork
- CNC programming
- Solid surface fabrication
- Metalworking
- LEED knowledge
- AWI QCP knowledge
- Efficiency-minded
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Technical documentation
- Suspension systems
- Slide-out mechanisms
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Battery system management
- Hydraulic systems
- RV inspection procedures
References
- Mike Sabo, (734) 564-9791, Family Friend
- Ray Subdon, (515) 441-2017, Co-worker at Blue Compass RV
- Frank Naucke, (573) 518-14450, Supervisor at Cabinet Masters INC.
- Brad Vanwingerden, (231) 944-5090, Co-worker at Great Lakes Stainless.
- Don Thomas, (515) 882-2262, Co-worker at AF Johnson Millwork
Accomplishments And Awards
- 2004, MITES Competition, First place worldwide in single part layout (Inventor 2004), First place state-wide assembly drawing (Inventor 2004), Third place in international hand shading in a single part (Hand shading)
- 2004, William D. Ford Career Tech Center, Highest achievement in CAD drafting and Engineering, Perfect attendance, Best drawing and design for single parts and assemblies
Timeline
Master RV Technician
Blue Compass RV
01.2022 - Current
CNC Programmer / Engineer
The Kitchen and bath company INC.
03.2019 - 12.2021
Tool Setter
Deezee
04.2018 - 03.2019
Production Engineer
AF Johnson Millwork
08.2016 - 04.2018
Production Engineer
Performance Display & Millwork
01.2016 - 07.2016
Engineer, Project Management, Floor Controller, IT Support, Foreman, Fabrication
Traverse Stainless & Millwork LLC
07.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Engineer
Great Lakes Stainless INC
08.2012 - 07.2015
CAD Engineer and Project Management
Cabinet Masters INC.
08.2010 - 10.2011
Microvellum Engineer, Draftsmen, Floor Help
Griffith Lumber Co.
08.2009 - 08.2010
CAD Engineer, Draftsmen
BOLD Companies
10.2007 - 12.2008
CAD Engineer, Draftsmen
Great Lakes Woodworking
06.2004 - 10.2006
Technician - Certified Airstream Technician
Airstream University
programming and tooling knowledge -
Alpha Cam / Park Industries
Advanced Inventor training and understandings -
Microvellum 6.7 Training -
CAD Engineering and computer knowledge -
ITT Canton
Graduated -
Wayne Memorial High School
CAD Designs and Understandings - Inventor, Autocad, Rhino, 3d MAX, Solid Works, and ADT3.0
William D. Ford Career Technical Center
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