Dan Elliott
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Kalamazoo, MI 49008 cell: 269-***-****
Objective
To apply and further expand my knowledge in mold design in order to advance my career.
Education And Professional Training
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Texas Township, MI
o CAD Drafting & Design Associates Degree; Awarded December 2007
o Mechanical Engineering Technology Associates Degree; Awarded April 2008
o Engineering Technician Associates Degree; Awarded August 2008
Courses Taken at KVCC:
o Fluid Power
o Machine Design
o Mold Design
o Production Drafting and GD&T
o Technical Writing.
o CAD Programs: Pro-E, CADkey (KeyCreator), AutoCAD, Unigraphics
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
o Drafting and Engineering Fundamentals.
o Technical Writing.
WORK EXPERINCE
Accu-Mold Inc., 7622 S. Sprinkle Road, Portage, MI 49002-9427 October 2008-Present
CAD Designer
Work with customers and other engineers to design molded plastic parts along with the tool to manufacture those parts.
Design test fixtures for part testing.
Design plastic parts to replace existing metal components in automobiles, power tools, plastic housings, ect.
Use UNIGRAPHICS NX2 and NX6 for:
part, mold, and fixture design
creating prints for customers and tool makers.
Engineered Plastic Components, Mattawan, MI April 2008-September 2008
Lab Test Technician
New Product Development Tester
Tested new and existing plastic electrical components for automotive applications.
Used various machines and instruments such as vibration machines and tensile/compression testers to perform experiments and collect data.
Lawn Express, Kalamazoo, MI August 2005-August 2007
Lawn Care Technicain.
Assistant Crew Leader for lawn care.
Landscaping, lawn mowing, leaf cleanup, snow removal.
Installed irrigation systems.
Summary
Knowledgeable in multiple CAD programs.
Skilled in technical writing.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Adept at developing and retaining well-respected and long lasting relationships.
References:
Len Hyde Bret Green
Shop Manager of Accu-Mold Inc. Engineering Manager of Accu-Mold Inc.