Victor Nicholson

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803-***-****

NORTH AUGUSTA SC 29841 e-mail:

acf8mz@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY:

Over 25 years of professional experience in mechanical design and

manufacturing/ AutoCAD (AutoCAD R10-R2012) 2+ years of Pro/Engineer

(Pro/Engineer 2000i-2000i2, Wildfire3.0), SolidWorks / Experience with

ISO, STAS, GOST, DIN, ASME and ANSI standards BSME-Technology of

Machine Construction (Emphasis on Manufacturing and Design)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EATON CO - Contract,

Greenwood SC

Mechanical Designer

07/ 2014 -

Created part and assembly designs utilizing AutoCAD 2013 Autodesk-

Inventor 2013 for new and existing products. This includes the creation of

3D parts, sheet metal, structural frames, weldments and assembly models, 2D

detail drawings, and documentation utilizing computer design and product

life cycle management systems all documentation of parts and bills of

materials.

MID-SOUTH ENGINEERING CO - Contract,

Cary, NC

Mechanical Designer

10/ 2011 - 07/2013

Worked on general arrangements, system design and conveyor systems of

Bio-Mass fuel plants, additions or improvements of overall process,

Coordinated with vendors for equipment updates and client new

requests created and updated proposal drawings for sale department.

Design of conveyors, loading docks, chutes and structural supports

for new or existing equipment using AutoCAD 2013.

THE SHAW GROUP INC

Aiken, SC

Senior Mechanical Designer

2006 - 2010

Development of new designs and drawings for Glove Boxes, Process

Units, Mechanical Systems and Support Systems of DOE-MOX Fuel

Fabrication Facility (nuclear fuel project). Prepare process

layouts, detail drawings as required of Glove boxes, sheet metal

parts, internal equipment, updated structural requirements,

automations process components and assemblies using AutoCAD 2008,

Pro/ENGINEER, and SolidWorks 2010 support product and new product

design, ort with fabrication, assembly, start up and design issues,

suppliers and documentation .

EDG INC.

Metairie, LA

Mechanical Designer

03/ 06 - 10/ 06

Design systems for Material handling equipment of dry bulk materials

(loading/unloading of cement powder, aggregate, petroleum coke,

grains) for marine terminals of shipping, cement companies, bulk

operators and dealers using AutoCAD 2007.

G&T CONVEYOR COMPANY INC,

Tavares, FL

Mechanical Designer

06/ 05 - 12/ 05

Responsible for preparing Submittal or As-Build Drawings packages of,

site plans, elevations and details of conveyors layouts for airports

Baggage Handling Systems (check-in, baggage reclaim, conveyor

systems, scanners. etc.) using AutoCAD 2006. Support product line

design/manufacturing of high speed conveyors and automated

equipment.

Participated in finalizing of As Build drawing packages, assisted

with bid drawings, updated bills of materials.

BASIC MACHINERY CO. INC

Siler City, NC

Design Engineer

2004 - 2005

Development of conceptual process designs, conveyor system design,

general arrangements and preliminary sizing, selection and layout of

material handling equipment for the brick manufacturing and dry bulk

material handling equipment of automated setting machines, screens, drag,

screw and belt conveyors using AutoCAD 2002.Duties included preparation of

drawings/documentation for customer approval, manufacturing erection,

preparation of detail drawings of Crushers, Belt Conveyors, Feeders, and

Apron Conveyors, create and updated sales department drawings

INTEGRATED PROJECT SERVICES

Morrisville, NC

Mechanical Designer/ Drafter

2002 - 2003

Revised updated and modified existing and proposed drawings using

AutoCAD 2002 for an engineering consulting firm.

Produced sizing layout, attachment details, installation drawings,

and related bills-of-materials of conveyor systems (screw and

vacuum) used in pharmaceutical industry.

CATERPILLAR Co. - Contract

Cary, NC

Mechanical Designer /Detailer

2001 - 2002

Worked on new product design of motorized and non-motorized front

axles of Backhoe Loaders and Telescopic Handlers Duties included

modeling and modifications to form fit function of drive shaft,

bearings, differential, sprockets and various other axle components

(motorized and non-motorized). Created models and drawings of PRO/E

2000i2 models and assemblies created drawing release notices updated

and released documentation of complex parts and assemblies.

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, Inc.

High Point, NC

Design Engineer

1999 - 2000

Designed and developed School Bus custom request options to comply

with F.M.V.S.S. and state safety standards using PRO/E 2000i.

Created PRO/E models and drawings of parts and assemblies.

Incorporated customer input, specifications, and options including

bumper/fender and various body to chassis bracketry and bracing

different sheet metal components.

Supported and evaluated the design, and manufacturing of

equipment while transitioning from engineering to production.

NEW BREED CORPORATIONS High

Point, NC

Project Engineer

1995 - 1999

Developed drawings of conveyor systems, presses, handling equipment

special tools and fixtures used in operating Mail Transport

Equipment Service Center (MTESC) network of the USPS,

designed/detailed light structural and sheet metal components for

conveyors systems of various products used by customer, mail bags,

letters, shipping boxes...

Created / improved product / component documents for engineering /

manufacturing using AutoCAD Release 14/2000.

Supported and coordinated projects from initial concept to

completion. Oversee installation to ensure machines and equipment is

installed and functions according to customer specifications.

RADIO FREQUENCIES SERVICES, INC.

North Wilkesboro, NC

Design Engineer

1992 - 1995

Designed and developed high-speed continuous feed-through press,

curved plywood press, edge gluing machines press equipment, high

speed feeding mechanisms, glue spreaders, designed detailed

structural and sheet metal of hydraulic press and continuous feed

machines using AutoCAD Release 12.

Participated in bringing prototype products into commercial

production. Directed designers, detailers and machine shop personnel

in the execution of equipment projects and in preparation for

nationwide industry trade exhibitions

SOMERS THIN STRIP, INC.

Waterbury, CT

Mechanical Designer

1991 - 1992

Designed production machines hydraulic and pneumatic systems for cold-

roll forming, using Generic CADD Release 6.

Reviewed / modified design of assemblies for better

manufacturability.

PALCO CONNECTOR, INC.

Naugatuck, CT

Manufacturing Engineer

1989 - 1991

Designed tooling and manufacturing processes for high volume

production of RF and Microwave connectors.

Participated in development of product improvements and provided

engineering support for introduction of new products.

Designed holding devices, packaging equipment fixtures and gages for

new or existing products, participated in implementation and cost

reduction analysis of new processes, drafted manufacturing plans.

WENTWORTH LABORATORIES, INC.

Brookfield, CT

Mechanical Technician

1986 - 1989

Assembled and tested high precision optic electromechanical systems

for Microcircuit Probing Equipment.

Participated in successful development efforts for new products

through troubleshooting and design improvements.

THE 23RD AUGUST CO.

Bucharest, Romania

Manufacturing Engineer

1980 - 1985

Planed, directed, and coordinated manufacturing processes for Diesel

engines (MAYBACH, MTU) for locomotive and military tanks. Designed

complex fixtures for manufacturing and assembly, progressive dies,

cutting tools, assembly test devices. Worked on general power train

layout, cooling system, start up for different chassis

configurations for Diesel Electric and power generators units

COMPUTER EXPERTISE

Proficient in: MS Windows, UNIX, MS Office AutoCAD R10-2012; PRO/E

2000i-2000i2, Wildfire 3.0, SolidWorks 2010, Metaphase, Siemens

Teamcenter

EDUCATION

-Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest

Romania

BSME - Technology of Machines Construction (Emphasis on

Manufacturing/Design) Graduated mark, 9 out of 10

-Porter and Chester Institute

Watertown, CT

Certificate, Mechanical and Electronic Drafting/Design (ADDA*

certified) 1989-1991

* The American Design Drafting Association

-PTC University

Raleigh, NC

Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Certificate

of Training

Creating Production Drawings with Pro/ENGINEER

Pro/E Wildfire 3.0 Training Certificate

of Training

-MODERNTECH MECHANICAL

Greenville, SC

SolidWorks Essentials Certificate of

Training

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