Manuel A. Lopez
Chicago, IL. 60608
773-***-**** - Cell.
773-***-**** - Home
Education
Robert Morris College - Chicago. IL
A.A.S. in CAD, 1994
Experience
**/** - Present
Federal Signal Corporation – University Park, IL.
System Design Drafter
Create and update schematics, one line diagrams and over all layout drawings for emergency alert systems (PAGA). Use purchase orders to create system drawings for customer requirements and specifications. Update prints to customer requests. Modify and retro-fit new parts to existing systems.
07/07 - 03/13
Westinghouse/PCI Energy Services - Lake Bluff, IL.
Metrology Technician/Draftsman
Measured and inspected piping and other components replaced at nuclear power plants. Used Faro Laser Tracker and Leica Total Station Theodolite to take measurements. Created models for pipe fitting in AutoCad using measurements. Also used FARO Arm and Laser Scanner to collect data. Created piece part and assembly drawings. Trained in machining preps and the use of machining equipment. Have had and can obtain unescorted security clearance.
09/05 - 07/07
Formax Inc. - Mokena, IL.
Technical Illustrator
Detail drawings and update per Engineering Change Notices. Created isometric illustrations of machine assemblies. Created new bills of material.
01/04 - 09/05
Storm Products - Woodridge, IL.
Mechanical Design Technician
Design and create drawings for microwave cable assemblies. Design test fixtures. Update drawings through engineering change notices using AutoCad and Mechanical Desktop.
05/02 - 12/03
PCI Energy Services - Lake Bluff, IL.
Metrology Technician/Draftsman
Measured pipe and other components on steam generators replaced at nuclear plants. Used Faro Laser Tracker and Leica Total Station Theodolite to take measurements. Created models to fit up pipe in AutoCad using measurements. Trained in machining preps and the use of machining equipment. Have unescorted security clearance.
01/02 - 03/02
PCI Energy Services - Lake Bluff, IL.
Draftsman/Designer
Designed prototype for project in China for implementation in nuclear plant. Created piece part and assembly drawings and bills of materials. Used AutoCad.
07/01 - 12/01
CibaVision - Des Plaines, IL.
Draftsman
Created piece part and assembly drawings using AutoCad and Mechanical Desktop. Updated bills of materials.
04/97 - 07/01
Indak Manufacturing Corporation - Northbrook, IL.
Draftsman/Designer
Created 2D and 3D piece part and assembly drawings for automotive switches using AutoCad and Mechanical Desktop. Updated Drawings per Engineering Change Notices (ECN's). Assisted engineers and draftsmen in the use of AutoCad and Mechanical Desktop.
04/94 - 03/97
Bell + Howell Company - Linconlnwood, IL.
Draftsman
Created piece part and assembly drawings for postal sorting machines using AutoCad. Created bills of material for assemblies. Updated AutoCad drawings per Engineering Change Orders (ECO's). Assisted engineers and other draftsmen in the use of AutoCad. Was sent to Germany as document control person for drawings and ECO's.
Software Experience
AutoCad, AutoCad Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Leica Axyz, Faro Insight, Faro Scene, CAM2, Spatial Analyzer, and Microsoft Applications