Frank A. Mertz, Jr.
Plains, PA *8705
*****.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE Prefer to acquire a position in the mechanical engineering, architectural, drafting, or design field. Seeking a position requiring responsibility and know-how in the engineering, drafting, and design field. I am looking to work for a reputable company and to become a valuable asset to that company.
EDUCATION Lincoln Technical Institute: 1994 to 1996 Allentown, PA
Completed a two year Associates Degree. The courses involved training in mechanical drafting, design, AutoCAD release 12, and technical mathematics. Jim Thorpe Area High School: 1990 to 1994
Jim Thorpe, PA
Graduated college prep courses with the top third of my class. Received the Randy Rabenold Art Scholarship. Also received the Edward J. Longazel Award for drafting. EXPERIENCE SmithMiller Associates: 2015 to Present Pittston, PA
Responsible for:
Designing Ductwork Layouts.
Drawing Coordination of all MEP Project Drawings.
On site surveys of existing building conditions.
Using AutoCAD 2018 and Revit 2018 3D Software.
Using Train Trace and Excel.
CAD Department Management
Maintaining CAD libraries and setting up Standards. Sanofi Pasteur (Contract via Manpower): 2008 to 2015 Swiftwater, PA
Responsible for:
Updating & Changing Office Layouts.
Updating HVAC, Piping, P&ID’s, Electrical and other Site Utility Drawings.
Walking down piping systems to verify P&ID’s
Using SAP, BlueCielo, Buzzsaw and Excel.
Using AutoCAD 2012.
Training New Hires.
McTish, Kunkle & Associates: 2006 to 2008
Allentown, PA
Responsible for:
Creating alignments and bridge layouts.
Adjusting contours.
Drawing complete sets of Bridge Design and Shop Drawings.
Using AutoCAD Land Development 2008.
Allentech: 2001 to 2002 & 2005 to 2006
Allentown, PA
Responsible for:
Detail and Arrangement drawings of internal floating roofs for fuel storage tanks.
Designing layouts of sheeting and beams to custom fit each individual tank.
Using programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MathCad, & AutoCAD release 2006.
Creating new drawing standards.
Eastern Exterior Wall Systems: 2002 to 2005
Bethlehem, PA
Responsible for:
Shop drawings for Pre-Fabricated Walls for High Rise buildings.
Produce Floor Plan, Elevation, Section, & Detail drawings for buildings.
Design individual Panel drawings for fabrication.
Drawing unfolded sheet metal shapes to be cut on a Komo Router
Using programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Primavera, & AutoCAD release 2006.
Drawing complex areas using AutoCAD 3D & Solidworks.
On-Site inspections and Field Measurements.
Create new drafting standards.
Mack Trucks Inc.: 1999 to 2001
Allentown, PA
Responsible for:
Reviewing drawings for discrepancies and imperfections.
Doing computer searches to reference old contracts while working new contracts.
Working with sales engineering on changes to better suit the customer.
Doing final check on trucks before they are built.
Checking form and fit of trucks.
Answering assembly line problems.
Loading data.
B. Braun Medical Inc.: 1996 to 1999
Allentown, PA
Responsible for:
Detail drawings of molded parts and purchased parts.
Assembly drawings and packaging drawings to Customer Specifications.
Tool design and drawings which also required working with out-sourced tool shops.
Working directly with Salesmen on product changes for the customer.
Using the AS400 and SAP Database Systems.
Using programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, & AutoCAD release 14.
Knowing ISO 9000 requirements and guidelines.
Doing testing of new products in the production area and using laboratory equipment. PERSONAL I am a reliable, ambitious, hardworking individual. I am very artistic and strive in excelling in my job. I pick things up very fast and I am always willing to learn. I have taken the Revit MEP Essentials and Revit Advanced Courses at Synergis. I am always open to training of any kind.
REFERENCES Available upon request.