Lester A. Dutka

P.O. Box **

Brimfield, MA ****0-0081

413-***-**** (Cell)

adan85@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a Mechanical Engineering position to use the full range of my experience and skills.

Skills and Experience Summary

Knowledgeable about the needs of Mechanical Engineering/drafting work environments

Experienced with Manufacturing Process requirements

Versatile and flexible work style, strong work ethic and excellent team member

Mechanical Engineering/Drafting Experience

Self-Employment, Brimfield, MA. August 2018 – Present.

Palmer Foundry, Palmer, MA. May 2017 – August 2018 (Direct Hire). In an Engineering 3D CAD Drafter position, consisting of responsibilities for redrawing and updating drawings to meet ANSI standards, creating detail drawings to meet design criteria and miscellaneous fixture layouts using Autodesk Inventor, Ver 2018/2019. Conducting on-site “as-built” surveys, creating record drawings from reverse engineering of various casted parts.

Self-Employment, Brimfield, MA. July 2008 - May 2017

Warren Pumps LLC (A Colfax Corp.), Warren, MA. January 2008 – July 2008 (Direct Hire). In 3D-CAD Drafter’s position, consisting of responsibilities for redrawing and updating drawings to meet ANSI standards, creating detail drawings to meet design criteria and miscellaneous office layouts using Solid Edge Ver. 20

Arland Tool & Mfg. Co. Sturbridge, MA. April 2007 – May 2007 (Direct Hire). In 3D-CAD Drafter’s position. Responsibilities included creation of part drawings using Solid Edge Ver. 19 for CNC Programming.

TAC Worldwide, Auburn, MA. February 2007 – April 2007 (Contract Assignment). Assigned to Spencer Turbine, Co., Windsor, CT, in Drafter’s position. Responsibilities included revisions to drawings and bill of materials using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 2007, Inventor 11 w/ Vault 5.

U.S. Engineering Technical Services, Inc., Enfield, CT. November 2006 – January 2007 (Contract Assignment). Assigned to Springfield Wire Inc., Springfield, MA, in CAD Drafter’s position. Responsibilities included revisions to drawings, Reverse Engineering of Production Equipment using Autodesk Inventor Ver. 11 w/ Vault 5, AutoCAD 2007

Universal Staffing, Hartford, CT. July 2006 – October 2006 (Contract Assignment). Assigned to Convergent Lasers, Chicopee, MA, in CAD Drafter’s position. Responsibilities included revisions to drawings and bill of materials using Autodesk Inventor Ver. 10 w/ Vault 4, Autodesk Inventor Ver. 11 w/ Vault 5.

Aerotek, Inc., Meriden, CT., May 2006 – July 2006 (Contract Assignment). Assigned to ALSTOM Power, Windsor, CT. CAD Drafter’s. Responsibilities included engineering of parts, revisions to various drawings using Autodesk Inventor Ver. 10 & AutoCAD 2006 Mechanical Desktop,

Carlin Combustion Technology, Inc., East Longmeadow, MA. September 2005 – April 2006 (Direct Hire). CAD Drafter’s. Responsibilities included engineering of parts, revisions to various drawings using AutoCAD 2006 Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor Ver. 9, Ver 10

TAC Worldwide, Auburn, MA. September – December 2004 (Contract Assignment). Assigned to Convergent Lasers, Chicopee, MA, in Drafter’s position. Responsibilities included revisions to drawings and bill of materials using AutoCAD 2005.

Sterling Engineering Company, Inc., Sturbridge, MA. November 1998 – February 2003 (Direct Hire), Engineering CAD Drafter’s. Responsibilities included analysis and design, equipment detailing, coordination drawings, field surveying, fire protection, plumbing and HVAC systems drafting using AutoCAD LT 2000, 2001.

Temp-Pro, Inc., (Manufacturer of Temperature Sensing Products) Northampton, MA. March 1994 – November 1998 (Direct Hire), CAD Drafter’s. Responsibilities included preparation of bill of materials, documentation and ISO 9001 compliance for the manufacturing of Temperature Sensing products.

F&D Tool Company, Three Rivers, MA. November 1991 – May 1992 (Direct Hire/Temporary), Drafter’s. Responsibilities included drafting and detailing of form tools.

Tech-Aid Corp., Rocky Hill, CT. May – June 1991 (Contract Assignment) Assigned to Gerber Scientific Products, Inc., Manchester, CT, in Drafter’s position. Responsibilities included drafting and revisions to drawings.

Dublin Steel Corporation, Palmer, MA. April 1989 – December 1990 (Direct Hire). Drafter’s/Estimator. Responsibilities included estimating and material take-off.

Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc., Springfield, MA. September 1987 – March 1989 (Direct Hire). Drafter’s. Responsibilities included mechanical drafting and blueprinting for HVAC and process piping systems.

Tech-Aid Corp., Rocky Hill, CT. June 1986 – September 1987 (Contract Assignment). Assigned to Northeast Utilities, West Springfield, MA, in Drafter’s position. Responsibilities included drafting and revisions to drawings. Responsibilities included service mapping, drafting, revisions to drawings, inking, Leroy lettering, blueprinting.

Friendly Ice Cream Corp., Wilbraham, MA. February – May 1986 (Direct Hire). Drafter’s. Responsibilities included design and engineering, and revisions to drawings.

Architects, Inc., Northampton, MA. March 1983 – February 1986 (Direct Hire). Drafter’s. Responsibilities included drafting, detailing, and blueprinting.

Other Work Experience

Timeless Memories Clock Repairs, Brimfield, MA. February 2003 to present. Owner/Sole Proprietor.

Wintergarden Auction Services, Monson, MA. February 2003 to present. Part-time general assistant, weekends and evenings.

Tech-Aid Corp., Rocky Hill, CT. January-February 1993 (Contract Assignment). Assigned to Digital Equipment Corp., Westfield, MA. Responsibilities included production and assembly work.

Education

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA. Architectural Drafting Certificate, 1982.

Tantasqua Regional High School, Sturbridge, MA. Diploma, 1980, Vocational Division. Certificate in Carpentry/House Building.

Additional Coursework:

Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA. (Mechanical Engineering Technology) Awarded Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, May 2007. Courses include CAD 1 - 4 (including AutoCAD, Advanced 3-D and Pro-Engineer), Advanced CAD 3D (Autodesk Inventor, ver. 10) Materials and Manufacturing Process, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Fire Protection Design 1, 2, 3, Technical Report Writing, CAM 1 (Computer Aided Manufacturing, EdgeCAM, Ver 10.5), CAM 2 (EdgeCAM, Ver 11) and various computer application and repair courses.

Tantasqua Regional High School, Technical Division. Sturbridge, MA., Autodesk Inventor (ver. 7), Fall 2004, Evening Class.

Bay Path Regional Vocational High School, Charlton, MA: AutoCAD 2005 & AutoCAD 3D, Spring 2006, Evening Class

Introduction to Mastercam X3 (Evening Class) (September 11, 2008 – December 4, 2008)

Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA. Fundamental of Computer Numerical Controls (CNC)

(Evening Class) (September 08, 2009 – December 22, 2009)

Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA. Engineering graphics with Solid Works 2010

(Evening Class) (September 2010 – December 2010)

Computer Skills

Computer aided drafting and computer aided manufacturing, AutoCAD 2005 & 2006, Autodesk Inventor 9,10,11 w/ Vault 5, Paradox, Access, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), EdgeCAM, Ver 10.5, Ver 11, Solid Edge Ver. 19 & 20, Solid Works 2010

Community Service

Civil Air Patrol, April 1987 to present. United States Air Force Auxiliary, Emergency Services. Aiding with downed civilian aircraft search and rescue, Disaster Relief, and offering a cadet program and aerospace education to interested members of the community. Currently serving as Safety Officer at the Westover Composite Squadron, Chicopee, MA. Rank: Lt Colonel

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