Mechanical Electrical
Resume:
KATHY L. NICKELL
Maysville, Ky 41056
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EDUCATION:
* Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky, 1980-1981
School of Applied Science and Technology
* Maysville Area Vocational School, Maysville, Kentucky,
1979-1980
Certificate
* Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky, 1977-1979
School of Applied Science and Technology
* Mason County High School, Maysville, Kentucky
Diploma
EXPERIENCE:
* 28 years of Mechanical, Electro-mechanical and Electrical experience
including manual (lead and ink) and cad programs.
* Project leadership
* Training
* Tool design, layout and design
* Advanced Detailing
* Engineering change request and orders
* Mechanical: details, sub-assemblies, assemblies of all levels,
exploded assemblies
* Electrical: detailed wire drawings, wiring harnesses and assemblies,
connectors, plugs, panels and schematics
* Mil Specs, ANSI Y14.5, DOD Standards
* Efficient in several cad programs including, Solid Edge, Pro-E,
Autocad, Cadam, Pro-cadam, Micro-cadam, Helix, Anvil 1000, and Cad 3d
* 40 hour Basic Catia Training
* Pro-E - modeling, drafting, and translation
* Solid Edge with Synchronous technology, Release 100, 2009
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Employment History:
US Census Bureau 4/10-present
ENUMERATOR
Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine organization of
neighborhoods and locate households for conducting interviews. Conducted
interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent
guidelines and confidentiality laws. Explained the purpose of the census
interview, answered residents' questions, elicited information following a
script, and recorded census data on forms. Complied with accuracy standards
while maintaining high production rates. Maintained records of hours
worked, units produced, miles driven, and expenses incurred in the
performance of duties. Met daily with supervisor to review and submit work,
and receive additional instructions.
Emerson Power Transmission, Maysville, Ky 8/08-
2009
DESIGNER III
SOLID EDGE
Work with customer orders and special designs for fit and function in field
applications.
Redesign of sheaves, sprockets, gearing, and reducers were included in
special orders. All work produced in Solid Edge Modeling, 3D, 2D and
drafting.
Lockhead Martin, Riviera Beach, Fl
DESIGNER SR SPEC 6/01-10/06
AUTOCAD 2004-MECHANICAL POWER PACK/PRO-E
Layout and detailing of underwater mine tracking research systems. Pro-E
models were used for translating final drawings into Autocad. All work
included prototype designs and final production drawings, using ANSI Y14.5,
Military Specifications and qualifications (MIL SPEC). All work supervised
by The United States Military Defense Department. All engineering documents
included initial design and engineering updates (ECN and ECO) for final
production. Mechanical detailing, electrical detailing including harnesses
and panels. Modeling and drafting in Pro-E.
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Klep Technicon, Boca Raton, Fl
1/96-5/01
LAYOUT DESIGNER/TOOL LAYOUT/SENIOR DETAILER
MICRO-CADAM/AUTOCAD/HELIX
Layout and design of Work Holding Fixtures, Transfer Bars, Spindle drives
and all related sub-assemblies required for complete transfer line
machines. Completed tool layouts and machine layouts for Lamb Corporation,
Automotive Divisions located in United States and England. Details
included weldments, castings and steels. Accuracy and speed proficiency
required for making set deadlines.
Computer Design Service, Boca Raton, Fl 8/94-
12/95
LAYOUT DESIGNER/DETAILER
CADAM/AUTOCAD
Project leader of individual in-house contract projects. Projects included
layout design of Crankshaft/Camshaft Grinding Machines for automotive
tooling redesign per customer specifications. Lead drafters and detailers,
produced completed tool layouts and related design layouts for Landis,
Division of Western Atlas, Inc. Checking of cad models and detailing was
required.
Creative Associates, Deerfield Beach, Fl
MECHANICAL DETAILER/DESIGNER
AUTOCAD
Detailing and design of loss protection devices and machinery. Designs
includes robots and automation equipment to produce such devices form
prototype to production. Work provided to Sensormatic, Deerfield Beach,
Fl.
Computer Design Service, Boca Raton, Fl 3/93-
8/94
SENIOR DRAFTER/MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CADAM/AUTOCAD
Provided detailing support work for many in-house projects including: Sony,
Westinghouse, Talla-Com, Gemini Medical Equipment, Krauser Dental Implants
and related equipment, Post Buckley, and Greiner Inc.
All work was performed on either Cadam or Autocad
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Bechtel Corporation, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 9/92-
3/93
ELECTRICAL DESIGNER
CADAM
Provided support for return start-up operation evaluations for Unit 3,
Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. Responsible
for updating and correcting electrical and mechanical drawings to
constructed plant design. Provided hands-on training and support for
drafting personnel in Cadam V3R1, Computer Aided Drafting.
Computer Design Services, Boca Raton, Fl
3/91-9/92
PROJECT LEADER
CADAM/AUTOCAD
In charge of government and commercial projects. All work performed on
MAINFRAME CADAM REL V3R1, PRO-CADAM V3R3 AND MICRO-CADAM V1R2. Projects
consisted of mechanical layout, detailing and checking of assemblies,
weldments, sheet metal, electro-mechanical devices, machines and automotive
production tooling. Completed BASIC CATIA TRAINING COURSE (3-D WIREFRAME,
SOLIDS AND 2D DRAFTING)
United Technologies Optical Systems, West Palm Beach, Fl 5/89-
3/91
LAYOUT/DESIGNER/CAD3D
Detailing and assemblies of tools, fixtures, and manufacturing parts of
strategic defense projects. Involved in layout completion, and designing,
checking, and project leadership of junior drafting level personnel. All
work was performed on CAD3D using ANSI Y14.5 and DOD Standards. Converted
data between other cad systems and CAD3D to aid outside vendor support
groups.
Creative Associates, Inc. (Assignment) Boca Raton, Fl
2/89-5/89
SENIOR DETAILER
CADAM
Measured existing machine parts and produced documentation for
manufacturing. Dial Calipers, Screw Pitch Gage, Radii Gage and Micrometers
were used for accurate scaling in metric increments.
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Creative Associates, Inc. (Assignment) Boca Raton, Fl
12/88/2/89
IBM CORPORATION
SENIOR DETAILER
CADAM
Produced complete manufacturing and presentation drawings of fixtures.
This required measuring existing prototype fixtures and modifying them for
manufacturing. Drawings included details, assemblies, and isometrics using
metric and English measurements. Wiring paths, harnesses and schematics to
provide complete documentation of existing fixtures for recreation of
future need.
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