Lucas Berkenpas
Hartley,IA
Summary
Adaptable recent college graduate with a Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Engineering Design, with 6+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage academic experience and a proven knowledge of prototype, project planning, and product design to successfully fill the Drafter role at your company. I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Draftsman
Vande Berg Scales
08.2022 - Current
- Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.
- Researched customer design proposals and requests to evaluate feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs.
- Managed continuous improvement projects.
- Developed manufacturing drawings and oversaw teams of technicians in construction of systems.
Mechanical Engineer
JARD
09.2020 - Current
- Investigated equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions
- Oversaw installation, operation, maintenance and repair ensured that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions
- Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products, using drafting tools and computer-assisted drafting equipment and software
- Provided feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs
Fabrication Welder
Curt's Repair
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Guided electrodes on or across workpieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal
- Documented labor hours and materials used to track expenses
- Ignited torches and started power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits
- Shaped parts using cutting torches and straightening presses to achieve desired results
- Used wire brushes, portable grinders and chemical baths
- Designed project-specific jigs to support workpiece alignment and complete fabrication
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Engineering Design
NORTHWEST IOWA COMMUNITY
Sheldon, IA05.2021
Skills
- AutoCAD
- HAAS control
- Hand programming
- Autodesk Inventor 2021
- Solidworks
- IronCad
- NanoCad
Timeline
Mechanical Draftsman
Vande Berg Scales
08.2022 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
JARD
09.2020 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Curt's Repair
05.2018 - 09.2020
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Engineering Design
NORTHWEST IOWA COMMUNITY
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