Jerry L. Cole

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Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

CELL#: 615-***-**** acteb3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Mechanical Professional with 25+ years experience and expertise in Automation and Design. Supported the supply chain, sales, and R&D operations to guide business decisions and process improvements. Ability to contribute as a team player and interface with professionals on all levels.

Detail-oriented CAD Designer professional with extensive experience and expertise in, Process, Automation Product Design, Design and Detail Machine parts for Manufacturing and As-builds of 22 plants. Leadership skills with the ability to train, develop, coach and mentor other employees. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively as a team member and as an independent contributor.

Areas of expertise include

Product Equipment Designer

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Team Development

Processes and Procedures

Automation

Microsoft Works

As-Build Plants

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Solid Works 3D 2010 Version

Inventor 3D Version 2013

Weld Shop / Machine Shop / Black Oxide

Paint Shop and Assembly Floor Standards

AutoCAD Release 2013 Mechanical Full Version

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A & S DESIGNER, LLC, Mt. Juliet, TN 2012 – PRESENT

Owner Operator of this Company Started 2012 to Present

As-Builds and Design Work of Existing Plants Mostly Pet Food

All Pet Food Plants are FDA Approved and inspected.

Layout, Design & Detail of New Plants for Nelson Engineering.

I do AutoCAD and SolidWorks Design for A & S.

Design and Detail of Automation Equipment.

TKS INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, Smyrna, TN 2012 – 2013

As-builds and design work for the New Paint Shop for Nissan.

Designed Crane’s for Paint totes weighing up to 5,000lbs plus and tote lifting device.

Designed Hoist Rail System for lifting 50-200lb motors for maintenance.

Layouts of Paint Booths in Solid Works 2010.

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U.S. SMOKELESS TOBACCO COMPANY, Nashville, TN 2011 – 2012

Organized and updated As-builds.

Translated Micro Station to AutoCAD using Reference files and UST Standards.

Worked on Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Site, Plumbing, Architectural and Structural systems.

Created detail drawing for Manufacturing, Platforms, Conveyors, Packaging and Process lines.

MARS PETCARE, NUTRO COMPANY, Franklin, TN 2010 – 2013

CAD Designer

Organized and updated As-builds of 3 Plant for Nutro.

Designed new equipment upgrades in the Pet Food industry from flow diagrams to complete process lines (Mechanical).

Worked on Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Site, Plumbing, Architectural and Structural systems.

Created detail drawing for Manufacturing, Platforms, Conveyors, Packaging and Process lines.

Worked with unloading Screw / Drag conveyors, mixers, screeners, hammer mills, raw and finished product bin complexes as well as similar equipment.

Designed warehouse storage and racking equipment.

WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC, Nashville, TN Contracted 6 month 2011

Mechanical Designer

Engaged in mechanical design / detailing of new and existing stations on automated / robotic assembly equipment.

MARS PETCARE, U.S., Franklin, TN 2004 – 2010

Organized and updated As-builds of 22 Plants.

Designed new equipment upgrades in the Pet Food industry from flow diagrams to complete process lines.

Worked on Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Site, Plumbing, Architectural and Structural systems.

Created detail drawing for Manufacturing, Platforms, Conveyors, Packaging and Process lines.

Worked with unloading Screw / Drag conveyors, mixers, screeners, hammer mills, raw and finished product bin complexes as well as similar equipment.

Designed warehouse storage and racking equipment.

Created Excel spread sheets with cost estimates for future projects.

Created an entire plant using Solid Works 3D 2007.

Created Environmental drawing for new standards.

RTS-WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC, Nashville, TN 1993 – 2003

Mechanical Design Engineer

Engaged in Product Design for Mechanical Machine Design / Detailing of new and existing stations on automated / robotic assembly equipment.

Released project, prepared machine assembly and detail drawings, prepared engineering calculation for sizing components, structure and physical properties of machine elements.

Developed and trained other team members.

Assisted in quoting of new projects.

Familiar with ISO9000 standards and design patent.

IDI CORPORATION, Nashville, TN 1992 – 1993

Detailer Contracted at Wright Industries

Designed detail drawings for automatic, semi-automatic and manual machinery.

Organized and shipped final drawing packages to the customers.

Updated mechanical drawings using Microstation and electrical drawings on AutoCAD R12.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree Mechanical Engineering, ITT Technical Institute, Nashville, TN

Highest Honors, GPA: 3.6 1990 – 1992

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