Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior CAD Designer
Metal Design Systems, Inc.
09.2004 - Current
Contributed to the development of company-wide design guidelines that enhanced collaboration among departments and facilitated a cohesive approach to project execution.
Managed multiple simultaneous projects, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
Participated in ongoing training workshops to refine existing skills while acquiring new proficiencies relevant to the rapidly evolving field of CAD design.
Streamlined CAD design processes by implementing automation techniques, increasing overall efficiency and reducing project completion time.
CNC Programmer
Metal Design Systems, Inc.
09.2004 - Current
Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
Mentored junior programmers, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards in CNC programming.
Applied accepted geometric dimension and tolerance (GD&T) standards to projects to maintain sound structural integrity.
Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection.
Developed streamlined tool paths and fabrication methods to reduce production time of Alphacam, Panel Builder, and Radan Software.
Implemented innovative solutions to challenging machining problems, resulting in cost savings and improved product quality.
Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
CAD Designer
Midwest Glazing
04.2002 - 08.2004
Designed mechanical drawings and machine designs using AutoCAD.
Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
Increased accuracy of manufacturing specifications by refining technical drawings for better clarity and precision.
Contributed to the development of company design standards and guidelines, promoting consistency across all projects.
Tracked team work hours and submitted documentation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
Skills
Quality assurance processes
Panel Builder Software
Radan Software
Microsoft Office
Bill of materials creation
Project management abilities
AutoCAD
Rhino 3D
Surface modeling expertise
Sheet metal design
3D modeling expertise
Assembly modeling proficiency
Timeline
Senior CAD Designer
Metal Design Systems, Inc.
09.2004 - Current
CNC Programmer
Metal Design Systems, Inc.
09.2004 - Current
CAD Designer
Midwest Glazing
04.2002 - 08.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology