Jonathan Capehart
*** *.*. ****, ***********, Texas - 903-***-****
Summary: Ambitious self-starter, with seventeen in depth years experience in Computer-Aided Drafting and Engineering field. I am proficient with AutoCAD 2014, Inventor, Solid Works, Chief Architect and all Microsoft applications. I am excited about the opportunity to become a part of your fast paced team of managers, architects, engineers, and drafters. I am looking forward to bringing my past experience and skills as well as being challenged by new and special projects. I am currently seeking employment with a company, who values hard work and dedication from its employees. Work Experience
06/15 – Present Caterpillar Inc., Denison, Texas (contract with RFA Engineering) Designer II
• Drawing review, issue change notices.
02/09 – 03/15 Renlita Overhead Doors, Bonham, Texas Drafting Manager / Engineer
• Developed designs for five different high-end overhead door products using Inventor 2015.
• Reduced operating cost by 30% through streamlining process, and outsourcing manufactured components.
• Developed drawing layer system, numbering system, plot styles.
• Created typical drawings for production floor that resulted in decreased errors and increased throughput of 15%.
• Reduced warranty issues by 60%, through proper weight balance and component redesign. 05/05 – 02/09 Kimberly-Clark, Paris, Texas
Designer/ Project lead
• Developed machine designs for the manufacturing of childcare products using AutoCAD & SolidWorks 2004.
• Project management of new equipment installation, engineering checkout
• Supervision of installation trades (mechanical, electrical).
• Production of “Work instruction” packages that includes time and cost estimation of $30 million project.
• Performed Safety audits throughout the plant and developed guarding and procedures to reduce and or eliminate safety issues.
05/04 – 03/05 Camargo Copeland Architects Dallas, Texas Drafting Production
• High-end Residential, Retail, Restaurants, Hospitality
• Building layouts, space planning and code research for Multi-tenant buildings. 1/04 –05/04 Paris Junior College Paris, Texas
Instructor
• Instructor for Drafting Department-Courses include AutoCAD 2004, Civil, Architectural, Pipe, Electronics and Technical Illustrations.
7/02 –7/03 Johnson & Johnson Sherman, Texas
Designer / Drafter
• Mechanical Design for the manufacturing of gauze products.
• Led machine guarding upgrades per OSHA Standards. 9/96 –11/01 MEMC Southwest Sherman, Texas
Draftsman
• Created tool installation drawings for new facility.
• Developed layer control and drafting standards.
• Supported the start-up of the new facility including tracking of work and time schedules. Education
12/97 CCI Training Center INC. - Certified. AutoCAD R14 upgrade course. 9/92 - 12/95 Paris Junior College - Associate Degree in Drafting.