Gregory A Talkington
*** ******* **. ************, **. 46017
765-***-**** adywtn@r.postjobfree.com
3D Design & Drafting
Results oriented Multitasking Team oriented Self-starter Qualifications
• Strong goal orientated individual with an extensive background and training in 3D modeling software, CNC programming, manufacturing, steel fabrication, welding and a substantial knowledge of the business environment.
• Very strong in managing projects with great problem-solving skills.
• Strong steel fabrication history with wide-ranging experience in developing new processes and new products as well as improvement of existing products and processes.
• A fast learner that collaborates well in a team environment and can work independently.
• ISO-9001 auditor trained
Computer Software Experience
• Solid Works 3D Modeling
• Solid Edge 3D Modeling
• Inventor Nesting
• Job Boss MRP System
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Inventor
• Oracle
• Sigma Nest CNC
Programming
• Salvagnini S4 Programming
• Pep CNC Programming
• Microsoft Power Point
• Sales Force
• Go to Meeting
• Microsoft Excel
• Cisco Jabber
• Global Shop
• Foxit
Fabrication Equipment
• Lasers • Vertical & horizontal bandsaw • Salvagnini
• Press break • Tube & wire bending • Shear
• Piranha iron worker • High speed cut off saw • Packaging
• High speed cut off saw • CNC machining center • Depth gage
• Mill & lathes • CNC turret punch • Caliper
• CNC plasma • Basic hand tools • Micrometer
• Drill press
Experience
• Powder coating • Tape measure
November 2022 to June 2023: Belden Wire and Cable / Richmond, IN. 3D Cad Design and Drafting using Solid Works 2023
April 2020 to November 2022: Moon Fabricating Corporation / Kokomo, IN. Estimating Manager / Cad Design & Drafting
November 2016 to October 2019: “IMMI” Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc. / Westfield, IN. 3D Cad Design & Drafting / Project Management: Production Fixtures / Quality Fixtures February 2007 to September 2015: Noble Industries, Inc. / Noblesville, IN. Estimator / Process Engineer /Project Design/Customer Liaison. Experience: Manufacturing engineering; project management; estimation; 3D modeling & drafting; Building bill of materials; CNC equipment programming; product design; jig & fixture design July 2006 - January 2007: RTI-International Metals / Indianapolis, IN. Experience: Inside sales of exotic and specialty metals for the aviation & aerospace industries. April 1993 - July 2006: Yardarm Marine Products / Indianapolis, IN. (Steel Manufacturer) General Manager (1994 – 2006). Experience: Sales; customer service; inventory control; purchasing; advertising; IT-network support; quality control; production; project management; project estimating; shipping & receiving
• Developed sales & marketing strategies that increased sales by million dollars. Laborer (1993 – 1994). Experience: Welding; machining; production; forklift operation; shipping & receiving
October 1988 - 1992: United States Marine Corps / Camp Pendleton, CA. Honorable Discharge
1990 - 1992: Aviation Structures Mechanic / Certified Aviation Welder. Experience: Aviation welding; management of the welding shop; preventative maintenance; oversight of calibration; maintenance of records; purchasing
Awarded: National Defense Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon Education & Training
IMMI
Solid Works 3D Modeling & Drafting
GD & T
Noble Industries, Inc.
Solid Edge 3D Modeling & Drafting
Sigma Nest CNC Programming & PEP CNC Programming
Internal auditor training certificate ISO-9001 (Provided by: Business Management Services) United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA.
General military training / Aviation Structures Mechanic / Certified Aviation Welder IVY Tech State College, Anderson, IN. Associate Degree: Electronics Technologies / Computer Repair
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society