CLAYTON HELZAN WHITAKER
Huffman, Texas, 77336
Phone: 713-***-****
E-mail: adxbp1@r.postjobfree.com
adxbp1@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am a highly motivated individual, seeking to utilize my education, determination and work experience to obtain a position as a Drafter/Designer with a company that can provide opportunity for continued growth and advancement.
EDUCATION
Lone Star College-North Harris, Houston, TX May 2022
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree – Mechanical Design Technology
Basic AutoCAD
Mfg. Material/Processes
Advanced Machine
Design
Autodesk’s Inventor 2021
Invited Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Intermediate AutoCAD
Pipe Drafting
Pressure Vessel
3D Modeling
Quality Control
SolidWorks 2021
Invited Member of NSCS Honor Society
Advanced AutoCAD
Technical Drafting
Machine Drafting
Statics/Material Strengths
Chemical Process Technician (Jan. 30, 1995)
San Jacinto College North
Sunday Morning Radio Disc Jockey @ KSHN 99.9
Training on the Scott Systems Radio Program
WORK EXPERIENCE
Engineer Manufacturer at Metaltech Service Center in Houston, Texas
Designed drawings and programed Waterjet, Plasma, Omax and Mitsubishi laser steel cutting machines using the ProNest software for over 40 different types and thicknesses of steel materials, from gauge thickness steel up 6”. . . .From 11-2022 thru 02-2023
Engineer Manufacturer at I.E.R.-online in Houston, Texas
Designed and programmed 1,000A – 5,000Amp switchgear boxes and their assemblies using AutoDesk’s Inventor Pro And Dr Abe programs and design parts for the Omada laser and turret punch. Along with programming for the Ehrt copper punch in house. . . .From 07-2022 thru 11-2022
Engineer, Drafter
Site-Plan Elevation Drafter for Chris’s Custom Services
Draft site plans
Water mediation using AutoCAD . . .From 02-2022 thru 02-2023
Chemical Plant Hydro-blasting (Ethyl/Albemarle)
Commercial HVAC Sheet Metal Installation
Motion Mechanical, Humble, TX
oAs a business owner I managed 13 employees across several contracts
20+ Years Motorcycle Service Technician
Certified Kawasaki/Suzuki Repair Mechanic
JJ’s Cycle Center Houston, TX
AJ Foyt Cycles (4500 Northwest Fwy Houston TX)
Humble Kawasaki, Humble, TX
Highlands Tractor/Kawasaki, Highlands, TX
Fat Rat Cycles, Huffman, TX
Helzan Wheels & Watercraft, Huffman, TX
Job duties as a motorcycle technician included everything from oil changes, services, and tires to full-service teardowns and complete overhauls to all makes of motorcycles and watercraft.
COMPETENCIES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and `
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery, using computer-assisted equipment.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
You name it, I have done it from roofing to construction to HVAC in which I ran my own company for 2+ years, fully certified motorcycle technician, and Sunday morning radio D.J. for KSHN 99.9 Liberty-Dayton where I operated the board, programed the playlist, scheduled and announced programmed advertisements.
Invited Member of the Phi Theta Kappa and the NSCS Honor Societies, while achieving my Engineering Degree.
Possession of problem-solving skills at many levels.
Thank You, And I look forward to being a necessary addition to your team.