Rod Kofoed
Winchester, CA *****
********@*****.***
Objective
A challenging position in the manufacturing/detailing field.
Work Experience
Structural Steel Detailer
6/2010 - 10/2010 Connected Structural Group, Las Vegas, NV
*Prepared assembly and sub-assembly drawings for fabrication.
Utilized the computer software SD/S2
Senior Detailer
04/2009 - 05/2010 XL Steel, Las Vegas, NV
*Create shop drawings based on design/contract drawings. Process assembly
and sub-assembly bills of material and parts. Prepare assembly and sub-
assembly drawings. Create erection and anchor bolt/embed drawing.
Create/process RFI's for missing information and/or conflicts with
Contract drawings. Utilize the computer software Tekla X-steel and
Autocad.
Service Associate
10/2008 - 02/2009 Tekla, Inc., Kennesaw,GA
*Provide technical assistance to user of the Tekla structural steel
software
program via telephone or e-mail.
Structural Steel Detailer
11/2006 - 9/2008 RND Contractors, Fontana, CA
*Prepared and designed parts to be fabricated. Processed assembly and
sub-assembly bills of material and parts. Prepared assembly and sub-
assembly drawings. Write up RFI's for and missing information and/or
conflicts with Contract drawings. Utilized the computer software
Tekla X-steel and Autocad.
DSA Engineering Draftsman
12/2000 - 11/2006 Modtech Holdings Inc., Perris, CA
* Review building design for compliance with districts needs and company
standards. Developed complete set of drawings consisting of architectural,
structural, electrical and mechanical sheets used for approval from DSA
and later for production department use. Modify drawings to account for
any ECO or DSA redlines. Produce new drawings for custom projects.
Correspond with structural engineers and other consultants on unique
problems or concerns. Utilized the computer software
Revit and Autocad.
Design/Production Draftsman
7/1996 - 4/2000 Skyjack Equip. Co., Atlantic, IA
*Prepared and designed parts to be fabricated. Processed assembly and sub-
assembly bills of
material and parts.*Prepared assembly and sub-assembly drawings. Thru the
use of
Engineering change orders, made corrections to various parts and
assemblies. Utilized the
computer software Solidworks and Autocad.
Design Draftsman
5/1989 - 7/1996 Brown Bear Corp., Corning, IA
*Prepared and designed parts to be fabricated. Prepared hydraulic and
electrical drawings.*Processed bills of material for all
assembly levels. Prepared parts manual with all serviceable parts on
machines and implements. Overlooked and checked the work of other
draftsman.
Draftsman
5/1988 - 7/1988 Boyd and Associates, Omaha, NE
*Made finish drawings of various government projects with ink on Mylar.
Accurate and appropriate work completed on timely basis.
Senior Draftsman
4/1985 - 10/1986 Star Manu. Co., Okla. City, OK
*Responsible for review of sales orders from dealers and designed structure
to engineering specifications.*Prepared complete blueprints of each
building. Processed bills of materials and cutting lists for production
department.
Draftsman, Checker
3/1981 - 9/1984 Wedgcor Steel Bldg Co., Jamestown, ND
*Similar duties as listed for Star Manu. Co. Checked work of other
draftsman.
Education
5/1978 Lewis Central H.S., Council Bluffs, IA
Diploma
5/1989 Iowa Western Community College, Clarinda, IA
Associate Degree
Applied Science in Mechanical Technology
5/1980 Southeast Community College, Milford, NE
Associate Degree
Applied Science in Architectural Technology
Skills
Software Experience
AutoCAD 10 years
Revit 1 year
Solidworks 2 years
Tekla X-steel 4 years
SD/S2 <1 year
Additional Info
*Graduated with Honors at Iowa Western Community College in Mechanical
Technology.