MICHAEL SCHRATT
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QUALIFICATIONS
• Thirty-five years of comprehensive experience in manual and automated design operations utilizing AutoCAD 11 thru 2016, SolidWorks 2000/2007/2012/2015/2018 and Inventor 2009/2011
• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) February 2015
• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) March 2015
• SolidWorks 2012 advanced sheet metal applications
• Demonstrated skill and success in diversified applications
• Appreciated for precision and high standards in project management
• Consistently progressed to levels of responsibility through solid technical skills, leadership and professionalism.
CAREER HISTORY
The Disclosure Project, California Military Aerospace Historian November 2022 to June 2024 Consulted on advanced military aerospace vehicles and propulsion systems
• Created PowerPoint presentations delivered to a worldwide audience from Washington D.C.
• Involved in scanning and archiving sensitive documents, and managed multiple drawing projects
• Use of AutoCAD 2024 and SolidWorks 2023
Lockheed Martin-Goleta, California SolidWorks Drafter May 2019 to Nov 2022
• Generated and revised mechanical 3D SolidWorks models for the aerospace industry
• Detailing of mechanical piece parts and creation of assembly drawings and Bill of Materials
• Primary program: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (Infrared sensor system)
• All work completed on SolidWorks 2016
Nanometrics-Milpitas, California SolidWorks Drafter Nov. 2018 to Mar. 2019
• Generated and revised electro-mechanical 3D SolidWorks models for the semiconductor industry
• Detailing of mechanical piece parts, and creation of Bill of Materials
• All work completed on SolidWorks 2018
Ultratech-San Jose, California SolidWorks Drafter Mar. 2018 to Sept. 2018
• Generated and revised electro-mechanical 3D SolidWorks models for the semiconductor industry
• Detailing of mechanical piece parts, and creation of Bill of Materials
• All work completed on AutoCAD 2015 and SolidWorks 2016 AmSafe-Phoenix, Arizona SolidWorks Drafter Apr. 2016 to Mar. 2018
• Responsible for generating and revising 3D SolidWorks models for the Aerospace industry
• Detailing of mechanical piece parts and creation of assembly drawings
• Extensive experience in processing ECOs
• All work completed on SolidWorks 2015 and AutoCAD 2015 ACO Polymer Products-Casa Grande, Arizona SolidWorks Drafter Nov. 2015 to Apr. 2016
• Responsible for generating 3D SolidWorks mechanical components and assemblies
• Detailing of 2D manufacturing drawings
• Extensive sheet metal applications
• Extensive use of multiple variable SolidWorks Design Tables
• Adherence of ASME Y14.5 Drafting Standards
• All work completed on SolidWorks 2014
Ventana Medical Systems-Oro Valley, Arizona SolidWorks Drafter Oct. 2013 to Oct. 2015
• Responsible for creating 3D SolidWorks models, and generating 2D drawings
• Extensive experience with the SolidWorks EPDM vault system and Agile
• Involved in the detailing of mechanical components for the medical research industry
• All work completed on SolidWorks 2014 and AutoCAD 2014 Foresight Technologies-Tempe, Arizona SolidWorks Drafter/Designer Jan. 2013 to Sept. 2013
• Responsible for the drafting and design of precision mechanical components for the defense industry
• Extensive detailing of sheet metal, plastic parts, and fully automated assemblies
• Involvement with tolerance stack up of weldments, machined parts, and complex lay-outs
• Working knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standard drawing practices
• All work completed on SolidWorks 2012
Knowles-Itasca, Illinois SolidWorks Drafter July 2012 to Jan. 2013
• Responsible for the drafting and design of electronic products for the commercial industry.
• Involved in the design of microphones for cell phone applications.
• Detailing of mechanical piece parts and completion of assembly drawings for manufacturing.
• Experience with implementing Engineering Change Orders.
• All work completed using SolidWorks 2010 and AutoCAD 2010. Bretford-Franklin Park, Illinois SolidWorks Drafter Apr. 2012 to July 2012
• Responsible for the drafting and design of furniture products for the commercial industry.
• Involved in the design of leading-edge sheet metal Information Technology mobile carts.
• Detailing of piece parts and completion of assembly drawings for manufacturing.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders.
• Extensive use of the SolidWorks vault file management system.
• All work completed using SolidWorks 2012.
OpenMinds-Tempe, Arizona AutoCAD/SolidWorks Drafter Jan. 2010 to Sept. 2011
• Responsible for writing articles for OpenMinds magazine and the OpenMinds website on the subject of classified aircraft developed within the military industrial complex.
• Head librarian for the OpenMinds reference collection (largest of its kind).
• Extensive use of AutoCAD 2010 and SolidWorks 2007 to produce models and drawings of advanced aerospace vehicles.
• Working knowledge of 3D printer applications
• Gave television and radio interviews and delivered PowerPoint presentations.
• Published articles in the following: Ben Rich and the secret of the Skunk Works, The Hudson Valley Boomerang, The Manta Ray, The Super STOL, Brilliant Buzzard, The Cash Landrum Incident. Armstrong Aerospace-Elmhurst, Illinois AutoCAD/SolidWorks Drafter July 2000 to Jan. 2010
• Responsible for the drafting and detailing of sheet metal aircraft structures for the aerospace industry.
• Extensive applications involving wiring harnesses and electrical schematic lay-out drawings.
• Created communications routing drawings per airline specifications.
• Generated 3-view aircraft installation drawings utilizing AutoCAD 2000/2007/2010.
• Created three-dimensional parametric parts utilizing SolidWorks 2000 and Inventor 2009.
• Raster to Vector conversion of Boeing maintenance manual drawings.
• Projects included drawings for the following aircraft companies and airlines: Boeing, Cessna, Piper, Beech and Airbus/United, American, Delta, Cathay Pacific and Virgin.
(See page four for detail of contract positions held 1994-2000) Mid-West Automation Systems-Buffalo Grove, Illinois Jan. 1993 to Jan. 1994 Mechanical Drafter/Detailer,
• Specialized in the detailing of high-speed automation components and sheet metal drawings.
• Utilized baseline and conventional dimensioning of AutoCAD release 11 and 12.
• Generated CAD drawings using rough sketches for shop personnel.
• Extensive updating of assembly drawings to match existing machines.
• Involved in revising bill of materials and updating 3-sheet R5 layout drawings. Precision Twist Drill-Crystal Lake, Illinois Dec. 1988 to Dec. 1992 Draftsman/Detailer
• Responsible for the detailing of mechanical piece parts for assembly drawings.
• Involved in the development of drawings from new or repair parts.
• Use of AutoCAD R11 in conjunction with plotter and printer in assigned drafting projects.
• Generated related reports and paperwork while maintaining an efficient filing system.
• Maintained perfect attendance record for entire four-year period of employment EDUCATION
• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) February 27, 2015 Certification # C-JKBJX8JDZ6
• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) March 18, 2015 Certification # C-DVJFRZJ93W
• Computer Aided Technology, Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois (2012) - SolidWorks 2012 Advanced Sheet Metal Applications (obtained certificate)
• Computer Aided Technology, Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois (2001) - SolidWorks 2000 3D Applications (obtained certificate)
• Harper College, Schaumburg, Illinois (2000) - AutoCAD R14, 3D Modeling and Rendering
• McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois (1990) - Geometric Tolerancing & Welding Symbols
• Parks College, Cahokia, Illinois (1987) - Aerospace Engineering INSTRUCTION
Sterling Engineering, Arlington Heights, Illinois (2002) - AutoCAD 2002 Instructor SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FAA Certified Private Pilot (power/glider) - Total Flying Time: 520 Hours
(Aircraft Flown: Schweizer 2-33, Schweizer 1-26, Cessna 152, Diamond Katana DA20-A1) EAA Air Academy - Graduating Class of 1984
Guest speaker - EAA Oshkosh AirVenture, 2006/2007
History Channel Documentaries featured interviewee - Advanced Aircraft Designs and propulsion systems, 2005/2008/2014
Published Author - American Aviation Historical Society Vol. 53 No. 4 Winter 2008 (Pond Racer Beyond the Cutting Edge)
CONTRACT POSITION DETAIL
Daniel Woodhead Co-Northbrook, Illinois AutoCAD Drafter Feb. 2000 to June 2000 Created and revised CAD drawings for use in the electrical receptacle industry utilizing AutoCAD R14. Wiremold-Addison, Illinois AutoCAD Drafter Dec. 1999 to Feb. 2000 Created CAD drawings for use in the electrical transformer industry utilizing AutoCAD R14. Redex Packaging-Schaumburg, Illinois Draftsman Detailer July 1999 to Dec. 1999 Created mechanical CAD drawings for use in the food packaging industry utilizing AutoCAD R14. The Phoenix Co-Wood Dale, Illinois Mechanical Engineer Apr. 1999 to July 1999 Designed electrical D-sub connectors for the military industrial complex utilizing AutoCAD R14. Sortimat-Schaumburg, Illinois AutoCAD Draftsman Feb. 1999 to Mar. 1999 Generated mechanical CAD drawings for the medical industry and created high-speed automation piece parts for use on assembly drawings utilizing AutoCAD R14. APV-Rosemont, Illinois AutoCAD Draftsman Dec. 1998 to Jan. 1999 Created piping drawings per rough sketch and verbal instructions utilizing AutoCAD R14. Tomahawk II-San Diego, California Applications Engineer Oct. 1997 to Oct. 1998
• Engaged in the raster/vector conversion of mechanical drawings for the aerospace industry.
• Projects included drawings for the following aircraft companies: Sunstrand Aerospace, Gulfstream, Boeing/McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III heavy lift military transport aircraft.
• Completed all projects utilizing AutoCAD R13.
Andrew Corporation-Addison, Illinois Draftsman Detailer Sept.1996 to Sept. 1997
• Created and revised CAD drawings for use in the antenna industry.
• Detailed parts for use on laser cutting applications.
• Completed all projects utilizing AutoCAD R13.
Komet-Schaumburg, Illinois Draftsman Detailer May 1996 to Aug. 1996 Revised CAD drawings for use in the aerospace industry utilizing AutoCAD R13. Vickers-Carol Stream, Illinois Draftsman Detailer Jan. 1996 to Apr. 1996 Revised and updated CAD drawings per marked prints and imported modem drawings; created extensive symbol library for use in the hydraulic valve industry. Completed all projects utilizing Cadmax. Mitsubishi Machine Tools-Itasca, Illinois Draftsman Detailer Nov. 1995 to Dec. 1995 Created mechanical CAD drawings for use in the automotive industry, updated imported drawings per marked prints and verbal instructions. Completed extensive revisions on drawings for use on in-house CNC machines and detailed transmission drawings per customer request. Utilized AutoCAD R12. Electrodynamics-Rolling Meadows, Illinois Draftsman Detailer Sept. 1995 to Nov. 1995 Created and revised electrical CAD drawings utilizing AutoCAD R12. Krack Corporation-Addison, Illinois Draftsman Detailer Sept.1994 to Sept. 1995 Detailed and revised HVAC drawings utilizing AutoCAD R12. Custom Enclosures-Northlake, Illinois Autocad Draftsman May 1994 to Sept. 1994 Created sheet metal CAD drawings from rough sketches utilizing AutoCAD R12. Kavlico Corporation-Moorpark, California Mechanical Drafter/Detailer Mar. 1994 to May 1994 Created pressure transducer drawings for use in the automotive industry utilizing AutoCAD R12.