Paul Alvear
Mechanical Drafter
Houston,T.X.
Summary
Versatile CAD Engineer with in-depth knowledge of all stages of CAD design and execution. Bringing 5 years of experience producing technical CAD drawings and models. Detail-oriented professional with expertise in hydraulics and electronics systems.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAD Engineer
HCL Tech
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Contract (Daikin Comfort)
- Sheet Metal Design, and Drafting
- Drawings changings ECN, ECR, Models, Drawing, and Electrical Schematics
- Model checks, constraints, and sketch issues
- Documentation utilizing Windchill
- Contract (Daikin Comfort)
Student-Frontend & Backend
Dojo Coding Bootcamp
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Online
- Student learning coding while unemployed
- HTML / CSS Web development fundamentals
- Writing Algorithms
- Javascript
- Python / Django
- Online
Student – Security IT Associate Program
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Students are learning about computers, networks, and security
- Ensure effective professional paint in commercial buildings
- Precision, and clean caulking to steel frames, and eliminate imperfection on sheetrock surfaces
- Construct scaffold, and clean area to prevent unsafe area while performing duties
- Houston, TX
Entry Level Civil Drafter
A&S Engineering
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Worked as an entry - level Civil Drafter
- Revision redlines drawings in Civil Auto Cad
- Created proposal drawing for storm drainage and sanitary
- Create drawings for flood mapping and locations
- Houston, TX
Drafter and Designer (Contractor)
Atlantic Coffee Solutions
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Houston, T.X
- Combined effort with Lead Designer and Engineer proposal , quotes, cost for projects to improve the function or process of the coffee plant
- Documented measurements and hand sketch mechanical equipment in the field to be 3D model conforming to ASME Y14.5
- Researched the mechanics of the equipment for fit and functionality
- Received bids on manufacturing the equipment from drawings and design
- Checked previous drawings of equipment for reference to actual mechanical equipment to model
- Houston, T.X
Drafter and Designer (Contractor)
Atlantic Coffee Solutions
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Houston, T.X
- Combined effort with Lead Designer and Engineer proposal , quotes, cost for projects to improve the function or process of the coffee plant
- Provided draft and design for mechanical, electrical, and piping for plant facility using Autodesk, AitoCad Electrical, and Inventor
- Created drawings for Coffee and caffeine process from fit and location, electrical schematics, and mechanical
- Configured location for the equipment inside of plant facility using AutoCAD and Inventor
- Interpreted and revised drawings as our shop mark redline drawings for mechanical failure and manufacture problems
- Houston, T.X
Drafter (Contractor)
Ameri Tech Staffing Inc.
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Houston, T.X
- Check drawings for the correct dimension to cut out dimensions before being produced
- Quality control sheet metal parts to drawings utilizing Auto CAD and Draftsight
- Checked drawings from customers for sheet metal parts to be manufactured
- Measured parts with calipers, mic, dept mic, and compared to drawings error
- Houston, T.X
Mechanical Drafter
Pigs Unlimited International
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: Tomball, T.X
- Create 3D models using Solidworks of their parts, and assembly
- Designed new pigs
- Serves pipeline industry-pipeline cleaning devices (pigs)
- Model Pig launcher, and receivers outside equipment by measuring sketch and model using Solidworks
- Designed casting molds for fabrication, including machining, sheet metal fabrication
- Transferring, and documentation drawings files from hand sketch
- Tomball, T.X
Mechanical Drafter
Complete Drilling Solutions
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Company Overview: Magnolia,, T.X
- Create 3D models using Inventor reengineering platforms for oil field derrick
- Measuring existing equipment that was being repaired, and modeling with detail using inventor
- Transferring Inventor detail drawings into DFX files sheet metal manufacture
- Revising detail drawings, and checking model, and assembly
- Magnolia,, T.X
Mechanical Drafter and Designer
Weatherford International
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: Magnolia, T.X
- Learn Pro E in one week, measure a skid for a mud pump and draw a sketch
- 3D model the skid using Pro E
- Create Assemble Arrangement for sales to the customer
- Once established, make the order and create a complete project for manufacture
- Documentation and release of all drawings and assembly with a Mud pump then shipped to the customer
- Insure of quality through manufacturing of pumps
- Check Engineers drawing for errors utilizing Pro E
- Magnolia, T.X
Mechanical Assemble | Mechanical Drafter
Stewart & Stevenson
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Started as a Mechanical Assembler for Fracs, and Blenders
- Graduated moved up to a Drafter
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies, and power tools
- Model parts, changes to assemblies, and drawings utilizing Inventor, and AutoCAD
- Utilize Autodesk Vault
- Repainted and touch - up components and assemblies
- Assemble Fracturing pump units on a flow line
- Assemble off road vibrators
- Houston, TX
Signal Support Systems Specialist
United States Army
09.1999 - 10.2000
- Company Overview: Fort Gordon, GA
- Army soldier trained on radios, and satellites
- Prepare food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Instruct new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation, and safety issues
- Ensure all staff understand expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work
- Fort Gordon, GA
Education
GED -
Associate Signal Communications - undefined
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - undefined
A - Networking+, Security
Certificate - undefined
Intro to Programming - undefined
Skills
Microsoft office
Powerpoint
MS Excel
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Electrical
Solidworks
Solidedge
Inventor
Draftsight
Creo
JavaScript
Python
HTML5
CSS
Autodesk Vault
Windchill
2D Line Drawings
Document Control
ASME Standards
Measuring tools
Professional And Volunteer Involvement
Veterans organization helping victims of hurricane Harvey, Demolition mold, and water damage to homes., 09/01/17
Accomplishments
- Achieved complete packages by completing dead line with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
CREO PTC
Timeline
CREO PTC
07-2024
CAD Engineer - HCL Tech
07.2024 - Current
Student-Frontend & Backend - Dojo Coding Bootcamp
12.2020 - 03.2021
Student – Security IT Associate Program - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
06.2020 - 09.2020
Entry Level Civil Drafter - A&S Engineering
04.2019 - 11.2019
Drafter and Designer (Contractor) - Atlantic Coffee Solutions
09.2018 - 10.2018
Drafter and Designer (Contractor) - Atlantic Coffee Solutions
05.2015 - 12.2016
Drafter (Contractor) - Ameri Tech Staffing Inc.
10.2014 - 12.2014
Mechanical Drafter - Pigs Unlimited International
10.2013 - 10.2014
Mechanical Drafter - Complete Drilling Solutions
08.2013 - 10.2013
Mechanical Drafter and Designer - Weatherford International
09.2011 - 08.2013
Mechanical Assemble | Mechanical Drafter - Stewart & Stevenson
09.2006 - 10.2008
Signal Support Systems Specialist - United States Army
09.1999 - 10.2000
U.S. Army - Associate Signal Communications,
ITT Tech - Associate of Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting
ArcLabs - Shielded Metal Arc Welding,
New Horizon Computer Learning Center - A, Networking+, Security
New Solidworks Essentials - Certificate,
Udacity Nanodegree Program - Intro to Programming,
Houston Community College - GED,