Daniel R. Melendez

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Arlington, Texas 76002

682-***-****

Email ac3fx6@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Elkins Institute of Technology - Computer Aided Drafting

Computer Aided Drafting Diploma. 1989

Dallas County Community College District (East field, College)

Associate of Applied Arts and Science. 1998

MILITARY

Improved Hawk Fire Control Mechanic, June 1980 – May 1982

United States Army

RELEVANT PRACTICLE EXPERIENCE:

Electrical: Houses, Apartments, Armored vehicles, Electronic Tech, Radar Tech.

Sheet metal: HVAC equipment, duct layout, assembly and installation.

Mechanical Assembly: HVAC equipment, motor vehicles, computer/electronic equipment.

Computer/CAD Skills:

SolidWorks 95 – 2016, AutoCAD 2.18 – 2016, Draft Sight 2014, Matrix, SAP, CWI, MAS2000, Product Center, MS Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, 7, Word, Excel,.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Richardson TX September 2014 – September 2017

Senior Mechanical Designer (Apr 2016 – Sept 2017)

Working on Various Projects under direct engineering supervision and using materials of varying compositions strengths and sizes, I designed and helped in the design of systems. I was responsible for creating models and shop drawings, which included BOM's as well for the project at hand. SolidWorks 2012, AutoCad Mech Desktop 2016

Senior Mechanical Designer Specialist (Sept 2014 – July 2015)

Working on the Space Fence Project under direct engineering supervision and using materials of varying compositions strengths and sizes, I designed and helped in the design of fire suppression system. I was responsible for creating models and shop drawings, which included BOM's as well for the project at hand. SolidWorks 2012, DraftSight 2014

Tyco FPP, Mansfield TX June 2010 – July 2014

Engineering CAD Designer

In the Chemguard Division using materials of varying compositions strengths and size, designed and helped in the design of fire pump skids. I was responsible for maintaining the Solidworks program for myself and 3 more users. I developed the parts library and implemented a drafting standard and an abbreviation standard as well. My latest project was to implement Solidworks PDMWorkgroup. I was also the key in modeling any and all projects and or parts no yet translated from AutoCAD. I was the main go to for new project models and shop drawings, which included BOM's as well. CAD software SolidWorks 2010-2014, AutoCAD 2008, DraftSight 2014

Bucyrus, Dennison TX April 2010 – June 2010

Sr. Mechanical Designer

In the Truck Division using materials of varying compositions strengths and size, designed and helped in the design of Mining trucks. My latest project includes the creation of a new unit, the Bucyrus MT6300AC, requiring precision detailing and designing of some sheet metal parts, metal tubing, plastic and resin composite parts and mining truck & equipment. Other projects include, MT4400D, and MT5300D. (Contract Assignment). CAD software SolidWorks 2009, AutoCAD 2008.

Halliburton, Carrollton TX May 2005 – October 2009

Sr. Mechanical Designer

In the ESG (Energy Services Group) In the Well Intervention department, HWO (Hydraulic Workover Team) Using materials of varying compositions strengths and size, designed and helped in the design of oil and gas well work over units. My latest project includes the reactivation of a legacy unit, 46EO28 Gate Valve Drilling Fixture, requiring precision detailing and designing of some sheet metal parts, metal tubing, plastic and resin composite parts and oil and gas field equipment. Other projects include, Long Stroke Unit, Large Counter Balance Winch, and South Texas Quick Rig Unit. Began at company as contracting position then was hired as permanent employee after 6 mos. of service. CAD software SolidWorks 2005–2009, AutoCAD 2005-2008.

H&K Dallas, Dallas TX November 2004 – May 2005

Mechanical Designer

Working on commercial restaurant kitchen systems, all stainless steel. Working primarily with sheet metal, plastics, plastic composite. Designed and documented refrigeration units, undercounter prep units and freezers, tables, and stainless steel sinks. Applying bend deduction calculations in the making of flat patterns and sheet metal designs. Weldment symbols and geometric tolerances for the production of said units. My most recent project include a new design of a food prep table unit, HKN# PPT08-06A, requiring precision detailing and designing of sheet metal parts, metal tubing, plastic and resin composite parts and refrigeration system. (Contract Assignment) CAD software AutoCAD 2005, Inventor 9.

Traulsen, Fort Worth, TX May 2004 – November 2004

Mechanical Designer

Working on commercial refrigerators and freezers, using primarily sheet metal, plastics, plastic composite. Designed and documented refrigeration units, undercounter prep units and freezers. Applying bend deduction calculations in the making of flat patterns and sheet metal designs. Weldment symbols and geometric tolerances for the production of said units. My most recent project include a new design of a undercounter food prep unit VPS66JT-FTB-RT, requiring precision detailing and designing of sheet metal parts, metal tubing, plastic and resin composite parts. (Contract Assignment) CAD software Solid Works 2005, AutoCAD 2000.

Andrew Corporation, Dallas, TX January 2001 – May 2004

CAD Designer

Working in the Base Station Antenna Division, using primarily sheet metal, plastics, plastic composite and PC Boards. Designed and documented wireless communication antenna. Applying bend deduction calculations in the making of flat patterns and sheet metal designs. Weldment symbols and geometric tolerances for the production of said units. My most recent project include a new design of a broadband home security antenna model number DB264WE-A, DB674G65A-C, requiring precision detailing and designing of small sheet metal parts, metal tubing and plastic composites and resin parts. Began at company as contracting position then was hired as permanent employee after 18 mos. of service. CAD software Solid Works 2003, AutoCAD 2003.

Trencor, Grapevine, TX July 2000 – January 2001

Mechanical Designer

Working with heavy sheet metal, structural angles and plate steel. Assisted in the design and documentation of new units and updated pre-existing construction equipment used for clearing raw earth to make way for trenches, roads and levies for drainage. Latest project entailed making motor brackets, fan shields and other related parts of sheet metal with varying sizes and gauges along with bend allowance calculations, weldments and assembly in the renovation of large chain trenching unit model 930HD. (Contract Assignment), CAD software Solid Works 2000, AutoCAD -200i.

Triple S/Dynamics, Dallas, TX January 2000 – July 2000

Mechanical Designer

Using sheet metal of varying gauges and composites, structural angles and plate steel, Designed custom and standard industrial and food conveyors and conveying systems. Calculating bend deductions for the documentation of flat patterns for sheet metal layout, weldment and assembly of formed or flat sheet metal parts, angles and screens. Latest project include a SlipStick ash conveyor measuring over 117’ in length, model number HDC-200-15, 16 and the Texas Shaker. CAD software, AutoCadR14.

Granutech - Saturn Systems, Grand Prairie, TX February 1996 – July 2000

Mechanical Designer

With the use of sheet metal of varying gauges and composites, structural angels, tubing and plate steel. Designed, detailed and documented recycling units and systems. Shredders, Balers, Car -Crushers and Tire sizing systems. Applying geometric tolerance, weldment call outs, sheet metal flat pattern layouts and formed parts. Latest project included the newly renovated RotoGrind, and the 5200 Baler. Simultaneously documented the already existing 5200 Baler, redesigned new 5200 Nuclear Baler unit used in the reclamation of radioactive nuclear stainless steel parts, tables and bins, requiring special seals, gaskets, and canvass baffles for the protection of any corrosive chemicals and nuclear waste. A project spanning over a year in the manufacturing and documentation with minimal supervision. CAD software, AutoCadR13, 14 and 2000.

Self Serv Fixtures, Dallas, TX July 1994 – February 1996

CAD/Estimator

Using time studies, and familiarization with shop practices to calculate cost and Estimation, Design and Documentation of store fixtures. Using sheet metal, small structural angles, tubing and wood. Designed sheet metal shelving, racks and clothing tables. Units made for retail stores such as CATO, STEIN MART, MARSHALL’S, and VENTURE. Calculated bend allowances of sheet metal parts, flat and formed pieces. Making flat patterns for CNC and brake press operators. Documented weldments and assemblies of various units. Wood working processes and materials. CAD software, AutoCADR12

Air System Components, Richardson, TX May 1993 – June 1994

AutoCAD Draftsman

Working on small parts, using sheet metal and extruded aluminum. Documented air distribution units. Working in the Grille, register and diffuser department, worked with engineers to document mostly Flowbar diffusers and diffusers. (Contract Assignment), CAD software, AutoCadR12.

Reed National, Dallas, TX June 1989 – February 1993

Draftsman “B”

With the use of sheet metal, structural angles, beams, tubing and plate steel. Designed and detailed industrial HVAC Units. Using shop experience and practices, generated flat patterns and formed sheet metal parts for the manufacture of all units produced by the company. Calculated bend allowances, material call outs and hardware selection. Generation of Bills of Materials and design specifications, geometric tolerance, weldment symbols and general assembly drawings. I worked mainly on the LJWing product line including the newly created GENEX unit. Board Drafting, CAD software AutoCadR10.

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