CAD Drafter

**** ****** ****, *** *****, CA. *****

(H) 925-***-****, (C) 925-***-****, (Email) *********@*******.***

CAREER PROFILE: Energetic and highly motivated drafter with experience in design and development, architectural and mechanical document production seeking a position as a Substation Designer. Accentuated with more than 10 years experience in the electrical and mechanical disciplines doing research and development, product development, and manufacturing. Well-rounded research and organizational skills, strong work ethic along with outstanding communication skills. Hard working, productive, attentive to detail, excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, proven self-starter with strong critical thinking capacity. Honest, personable team player committed to integrity as to produce top-quality work and results while meeting deadlines. Positive and upbeat attitude, well liked and respected by peers. Eager to apply accumulative skills and learn new skills to progress and gain valuable working experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CAD Drafting and Computer Skills

* Proficient at AutoCAD 2003-2008, knowledgeable in the use of external references and block manipulation, using attributes, paperspace/modelspace, orthographic projection with multiple viewport drawing layouts, and editing.

* Working knowledge of creating construction documents using AutoCAD in 2D and 3D environments to design and prepare complete and accurate layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings and revisions for complex projects.

* Competent with integrating skilled architectural and engineering drafting methods and procedures by maintaining company drawing standards as with title block information, zoom scales, dimensioning layers, including importing and exporting JPEG, PDF, and raster images into drawing sets.

* Talented use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Windows Explorer, Outlook email and the Internet.

EMPLOYMENT:

Systems & Space, Inc., Pleasanton, CA

CAD Operator, October 2007 to May 2008

* Initiated and created Architectural and Mechanical drawings utilizing AutoCAD 2005-2008 and Configura, a proprietary program to design high density file storage units, static shelving and millwork for furniture space planning for offices, museums, armories and warehouses.

* Accepted responsibility to communicate, organize, and prioritize work orders by interpreting and pooling multiple sources of information to identify material and equipment requirements from sketches, specifications, and standard layouts provided by system planners, customers, and engineering consultants.

* Reviewed and manipulated electronic files received from consultants and departmental contacts.

* Effectively read blueprints, floor plans and job surveys to produce drawings for bid submittals which must adhere to company drawing standards, California Fire Codes, and ADA criteria, then reviewed for completeness and accuracy.

* Maintained results-oriented work ethic to complete at least 30 work orders per month to meet deadlines.

MicroDental Labs, Dublin, CA

CAD Drafter – Contract, October 11, 2007 to October 24, 2007

* Effectively used AutoCAD 2005 to design best use of space for cosmetic dentistry manufacturing.

* Collaborated with Director of Supply Chain & Logistics to modify existing building maps and layouts.

Alzeta Corporation, Santa Clara, CA

Senior Electrical / Mechanical Manufacturing Technician, October 1982 to June 2003

* Initiated processing change orders and provided information such as redlined working drawings and JBOM’s to maintain documentation revision control within the engineering department.

* Excelled at organizing, directing and training a cohesive staff in manufacturing, operational testing and quality control of advanced technology gas burner systems and products to meet stringent deadlines.

*Followed specifications provided by Engineering and Product Development to construct burner systems by utilizing electrical and mechanical knowledge to interpret and piece together multiple sources of information such as electrical ladder diagrams, piping plans, P&IDs, bill of materials and general assembly drawings to produce simple to complex piping designs associated with natural gas and air delivery facilities.

* Initiated and developed new ideas and processes, then implemented them by using oral and written communication to streamline manufacturing that increase production and improved quality.

* Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work well in a team environment by bringing enthusiasm to team projects and motivate others to develop workable ideas.

EDUCATION: LAS POSITAS COLLEGE, Livermore, CA

Associate of Science Degree with Highest Honors in Design Technology, 2006

* Significant courses included: AutoCAD 2005, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire II.

* Commendations for accuracy and integrity in completing assignments.

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