CAD Drafter/Designer

William E. Erdmann

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University Park, IL 60484

Phone: 708-***-****

E-mail: ***********@**.***

Objective: To find a position that is commensurate with my abilities.

Summary of Qualifications:

Over three years of experience in SolidWorks with a qualification as a “Certified SolidWorks Associate in Mechanical Design”.

Started as a board draftsman, and transitioned to VersaCAD, then AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Adept at freehand sketching and written communication

Familiar with ProNest layout software for plasma cutting,

MS-Word, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator.

Recent Projects:

Designed movable conveyor with support frame for off-loading “pork offal” (bones, viscera, and other inedible tissue) onto disposal trucks

Created a plan drawing of an existing building to where my firm was relocating, showing new walls, windows, and doorways.

Produced drawings of flat patterns for steel sheets to be formed into blade sections for a 68-inch diameter x 25-foot long auger.

Reverse-engineered existing products such as a sectional snow plow and trailer suspension support parts for manufacture.

Employment History:

February, 2017, to present: Ticket Agent, Coach USA, Crestwood, IL.

February, 2016, to December, 2016: Draftsman/Designer, Diligent Innovation, Momence, IL.

February, 1993, to December, 2015: Draftsman/Detailer, Solid Metal Group (formerly Funk Linko, Inc.), Chicago Heights, IL.

Education:

Master of Science, Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL.

Bachelor of Science, Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Military Service:

U.S. Navy: four years active duty.

oReceived Honorable Discharge

oAwarded designation as a Surface Warfare Officer.

References available upon request.

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