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Professional Profile

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Creative Mechanical Engineer trained in the full cycle of product design from concept to

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production and assembly.

Machinist with leadership skills and talent in motivating and helping teams achieve business

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goals and objectives.

Skilled Fabricator with background in fabricating and installing special devices; repairing

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trucks and trailers, and operating maintenance and construction equipment.

Engineering Technician with an outstanding quality record of engineering products from

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design to fabrication.

Knowledgeable machinist skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and

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drawings.

Professional Experience

Project management Schematics reading

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Computer aided manufacturing software Proficiency with mechanical and electric

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(CAM) tools

Mechanism design and analysis expert Familiarity with CAD software

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Hydraulic and pneumatic design Strong attention to detail

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Material handling system Team player

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Centrifugal pumps and compressors Quality control

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Drilling Compact excavator operation

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Tapping and milling Street sweeping

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Vertical boring machine operation Track loader operation

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Thread and plug gauges Certified Maintenance Technician

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Qualified operator of horizontal boring Mechanically-inclined

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machine HAZMAT knowledge

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Mathematical aptitude Engine replacement

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Problem solving Knowledgeable in all safety protocol

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Blueprint reading Power and hand tools

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Technical expertise Time management

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Mechanical drawing Preventative maintenance

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Interpretation of blueprints, wiring Facilities management

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diagrams and drawings Plumbing knowledge

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Familiarity with electrical systems

§ Fine measurement tools proficiency

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Skilled metal worker

§ Clean driving record

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Full set up/programming for CNC

§ Troubleshooting

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Responsible and reliable

§ Operations management

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Fabrication professional

§ Good mechanical aptitude

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Supervisory skills

§ Blueprint interpretation

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Accomplishments and Achievements

Coursework in Engineering Design, Machine Tool Operations and Industrial Manufacturing

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Technology

§ CNC Operator Certificate

§ Coursework in Mechanical Engineering

§ Coursework in Welding Fabrication, Industrial and Tool Manufacturing Technology

§ Efficiently machined small and large parts to tolerances of .0005 or less.

§ Proposed process changes that significantly improved quality and efficiency.Training

§ Trained all new CNC Operators on safe and efficient handling of machines.

§ Machine Troubleshooting

§ Performed effective troubleshooting of 16 CNC Vertical Mills. Equipment Maintenance

§ Performed routine maintenance on equipment and on as-needed basis.

§ Programming

§ Programmed machinery including lathes, mills, band saws, robotics.

§ Product Inspection

§ Inspected products to ensure highest quality.

§ Machine Repair

§ Detected machine malfunctions and problem-solved accordingly.

Repaired, maintained and replaced parts.

SDI (bank), Coral Gables, FL

1/2010 - Present

Mechanical/Maintenance Engineer..

Head of maintenance for 3 parks in Mid-west.

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Taking care of inventory homes & lots, Commons(office and facility

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buildings), Pool, Landscaping, Tree trimming, HVAC, Snow removal,

Repair & maintenance of all equipment.

§ Operating equipment(skid-steer, excavator, tractors, trucks)

§ Locating/repairing water breaks, reading blueprints for locating

water/sewer, electrical lines.

§ Directing/overseeing employees-scheduling work orders,

§ Calling/meeting with vendors,

§ Collecting/accepting-denying bids from subcontractors.

Opening/closing of office and pool.

Sole Proprietor(business) New York Mills, MN

Bar/Restaurant

11/2000 - 1/2010

Owner/Operator Bar/Restaurant

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Ordering product-keeping inventory,

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Bookwork,

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Meeting with vendors, taking care of billings and accounts.

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Overseeing employees-hiring/firing.

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All repairs/maintenance of equipment and grounds.

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Sales and Use Tax

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CENTURY TOOL. Rogers, MN

10/1989 - 11/2000

CNC Machinist

Cad cam-cnc prototype work for United Defense(Government).

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Reading blueprints, Correcting blueprint errors.

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Program/setup CNC`s Use CMM(coordinate measuring machine) for

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inspection and recording part.

§ Produced prototype parts for Crusader Tank, missile launchers.

§ Reading precision measuring device's (micrometers, veneers)

§ Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.

§ Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed.

§ Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer

specifications.

§ Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using

tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and

ring gauges.

§ Measured work piece dimensions to determine machine operation

accuracy.

§ Repaired, modified and maintained equipment.

§ Operated drill presses, milling machines, rivet and hardware presses

safely and correctly.

§ Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and written and verbal instructions

to set up jobs.

§ Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.

§ Verified that machine setups conformed to specs.

§ Managed work with little supervision.

Operated welding, press brake, plate rolls, angle and channel rolls and shear.

Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.

Education

Elk River Senior High, Elk River, MN

§ Diploma(1983) 3.5 GPA

Anoka Vocational College, Anoka, MN

§ 1983-1985

Machinist/cnc programmer

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§ 4.0 GPA

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§ References: (More available)

Thad Hutchens(US Pipeline) 918-***-****

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David Lopez(SDI) 305-***-****

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Richard Ludlow(US Pipeline) 903-***-****

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