TAI BENSON
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Motivated college student, currently enrolled and seeking opportunity to apply skills within the field and earn hands on experience. Adaptable and flexible, readily embracing challenges across various facets such as scheduling, workplace dynamics, and assignments. Possesses a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to ensuring seamless operations in dynamic work environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
FSAE Chief Mechanical Engineer/ VD Engineer
UCCS FSAE (Student Club)
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2023 - Current
- Expertly designed, built, and finished multiple racecar components using mills, lathes, welding, and other advanced machining tools.
- Proficient in integrating multiple parts into larger assemblies, ensuring seamless operation of subsystems.
- In-depth knowledge of machining processes, including tool selection and application for various tasks.
- Skilled in linking multiple subsystems within a project to achieve comprehensive, larger-scale objectives.
- Extensive experience in stress testing, static and dynamic testing, and conducting motion studies to ensure component reliability and performance.
- Successfully machined parts such as water-jetted bellcranks, various types of mounts, steering systems with U-joints, steering tie rod adapters, and carbon composite racing steering wheels.
- Delegated and managed tasks in order to meet deadlines within a small engineering team.
DISTILLERY AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Lee Spirits Company
Colorado Springs, Colorado
05.2020 - 02.2024
- Acted as a manager for a team, effectively delegating tasks for timely and through completion
- Managed administrative, logical, and physical aspects of distillery operation
- Served as the main technician for building and machines within
- Notable examples; SKA depalletizer, Wildgoose Canning line, as well as overseeing compress air and electrical systems
- Frequently troubleshooted and solved problems to allow for optimal functionality and efficiency
- Oversaw all aspects within customer orders including hands on production and shipping utilizing heavy equipment to complete jobs.
- Handled production of product throughout whole process, well versed in distilling and mixing materials to achieve specific tastes and textures.
- Frequently had to think on the fly to meet expectations and deadlines on production and distilling
Maintenance Technician
Kenny & Company
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed repairs and upkeep for both commercial and residential properties, ensuring optimal condition of interiors and exteriors.
- Extensively repaired electrical, plumbing, and hardware systems within buildings. This included HVAC and fitting in small spaces such as attics.
- Frequently had to utilize judgment and problem solving skills to independently resolve issues and complete tasks efficiently.
- Designed and fabricated solutions for broken parts and newly constructed components.
- Experienced in understanding and managing budgets for maintenance projects.
- Efficiently gathered materials and supplies for jobs in a timely fashion, ensuring projects stayed on schedule and within budget.
Education
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT (3RD YEAR) -
University Of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado05.2026
Skills
- Additive and 3D printing
- Solidworks
- AutoCAD
- Fusion 360
- Forklift Certified
- Formula SAE Team Member
- 3rd Year Mechanical Engineering Student
- Applied engineering principles and critical thinking skills to generate innovative solutions
- Understanding on how to modify and maintain equipment to perform separate functions than intended
- Management and Task delegation
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinker
Accomplishments
- Created professional level 'forged' carbon steering wheel
- Developed full dynamical system for FSAE car, this included redesigning from paper to part, new suspension arms and components within 22 hours
- Earing award for best design during 2022 RHS Boat Regatta
- Completed 3D print of custom helmet comprised of mutiple interlocking parts
Awards
- IB Personal Project
- Academic Excellence Awards (2019-2023)
- Reisher Scholar
- Best Design for 2022 RHS Boat Regatta
References
- Cole Chapman, 352-988-3814
- Reece Adragna, radragna@uccs.edu, 719-640-0692
- Nick Loew, loewnick@gmail.com, 719-231-9774
Hobbies and Interests
- Rockclimbing
- Building/Designing
- Launchpad
- 3D Printing
- Gaming
- Racing/Modifying Cars
- Learning
- FSAE
Timeline
FSAE Chief Mechanical Engineer/ VD Engineer
UCCS FSAE (Student Club)
05.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Kenny & Company
05.2022 - 08.2022
DISTILLERY AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Lee Spirits Company
05.2020 - 02.2024
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT (3RD YEAR) -
University Of Colorado Colorado Springs
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