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Matthew Tate

Midway,UT

Summary

A strong ability to create engineering drawings and solid models in SOLIDWORKS and INVENTOR. Additional software skills include AutoCAD with some practice using PLANT 3D AutoCAD extension. Skilled Quality Control Inspector focused on performing appropriate and useful analysis of products and component materials in order to drive quality improvements in manufacturing environments. Able to work well with others, and can use a variety of CAD software and learn new software effectively. Can take the initiative when working on projects and tasks, with good problem-solving skills, and effective communicator. Good at keeping deadlines and can work independently on projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

AutoCAD Drafter

UNEEKE ENGINEERING
04.2023 - 01.2025
  • Worked with architects, engineers, and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction drawing set issues.
  • Trained junior employees on software and company design standards.
  • Created and designed over 35 projects from concept through delivery. Managed many of my own projects.
  • Made shop drawings to meet company standards, and created building layout drawings. Which were critical for accurate measurements for metal panel placement on buildings.
  • Worked with point clouds and scanners to get correct building material sizes.
  • Used Pronto software to share pictures and work site dimensions to team leads, also to give project updates.
  • Was told by HR I was being let go with a few others because company was losing money. Was not related to my work performance. As I was told 6 months prior I was showing great potential.


Civil/Structural CAD Designer

WesTech Engineering
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Created civil and structural drawings for pipe supports apart of larger water treatment facilities with Inventor software.
  • Specific drawings I helped create were fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, cover sheets, site plants, foundation plans, and other layout drawings.
  • Also helped with editing existing drawings in Plant 3D and Autocad, such as electrical panel layouts.
  • I also made CAD models, assemblies, and drawings from scratch using reverse engineering methods in Inventor.
  • Used Sharepoint software to update old files and give team leads progress reports.
  • Was let go with 25 others from company because the company was merged with our sister company PureWater. Was making 28.50 an hour and was told this would increase to 29.19 due to my great performance.

Quality Control Inspector and Organizer

Ashley Home Furniture
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Helped manage inventory, deliveries, shipments, and product supplies.
  • Inspected all-new store items for their final destination.

Volunteer

Help International School
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Did project planning, home and sewer construction, and cost comparisons.

Blueprint Reading and Metal Preparation

Metal-Craft MSC AEROSPACE
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Read simple blueprints for mold creation, inventoried items, cleaned metal, and applied masking tape.
  • Used excel spreadsheet to track new and old items.
  • Used CAD software to highlight non-painted items, and show updated production procedures.
  • Worked with an engineering team to assemble complicated aircraft assemblies.
  • Left company to focus on school and pursue a bachelors in engineering.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology with a concentration in CAD/CAM

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Wasatch High School
Heber City, UT
05.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Ability to Work Overtime
  • Inspection Protocols
  • Model making
  • Clean and Organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Reverse Engineering
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • AutoCAD shortcut commands
  • CAD software proficiency

Timeline

AutoCAD Drafter

UNEEKE ENGINEERING
04.2023 - 01.2025

Civil/Structural CAD Designer

WesTech Engineering
06.2022 - 12.2022

Quality Control Inspector and Organizer

Ashley Home Furniture
05.2021 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Help International School
06.2019 - 08.2019

Blueprint Reading and Metal Preparation

Metal-Craft MSC AEROSPACE
05.2018 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Wasatch High School

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology with a concentration in CAD/CAM

Southern Utah University