Mechanical Drafter

Evan J. Hawker

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Highly Experienced Mechanical Drafter

Modeling/AutoCAD/SolidWorks Expertise

Well Regarded Mechanical Drafting Professional with expertise in AutoCAD, drafting and solid modeling. Experience in hands-on technical applications & process improvement methodologies. Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify information to audiences of all levels. Knowledgeable in mechanical design, complex calculations, blueprint interpretation and engineering principles. Career minded professional seeking a long-term position with a progressive organization that values innovation and leadership.

Key Skills Summary/Technical Knowledge

 ANSI Standards

 SolidWorks 2010

 Process Design/Measurement

 Excellent Customer Service

 Project Management

 Creativity & Innovation

 Solid, Dependable & Loyal

 Technical Writing

 Architecture/ Blueprint Interpretation

 Produce Designs & Working Drawings

 Engineering Process Improvement

 AutoCAD 2009

 Microsoft Office

 ASME Codes and Requirements

Professional Profile

 Ability to provide design details for mechanical systems using SolidWorks CAD software and participate in the creation of mock ups and prototypes leading to the creation of models and assemblies.

 Complete design documentation including detail and assembly drawings, and bills of material (BOM) and assist with component sourcing and vendor management.

 Support manufacturing/production with the development of manufacturing methods, and solutions to manufacturing problems; actively seek ways and means to reduce cost of materials and services to keep organization competitive.

 Interact with regulators and code enforcement agencies to gain approval of products.

 Validate the accuracy of project plans and maintain milestone completion expectations on an ongoing basis until the projects are deemed complete.

Professional History

Randstad USA, Schaumburg, Illinois (2008 to Current)

Light Industrial Laborer, $10-13 per hour

Advanced Flexible Composites, Inc, Virginia Road, Lake in the Hills, Illinois (2007 to 2008)

Autocad 2009 Drafter, $15 per hour

 Produced sketches and design of parts for in-house machinery, specifically the Four Sided Sealers and Lab Tower; completed BOM’s and ECN’s, and manipulated AutoCAD templates for company use.

Randstad USA, Schaumburg, Illinois (2006 to 2008)

Light Industrial Laborer/Cartridge Tester, $10-13 per hour

 Provided testing services for Parker-Sterling Hydraulic Cartridge Division; completed testing of hydraulic cartridges for quality assurance using pumps and valves at various pressures.

Rapid Design Service, Inc., Battle Creek, Michigan (1999 to 2001)

Autocad 2000 Drafter, $15 per hour

 Customized AutoCAD 2000 for use by Eaton Corporation/Truck Components Operation.

 Standardized metric/inch templates, buttons/menus, dimension styles, and line weights and produced technical documentation to support customized features.

 Creation and revision of drawings per ANSI Y14.5-1982

 Design of small parts from conception sketches.

Techstaff of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michighan (1998 to 1999)

AutoCAD 14 Drafter/Designer, $10-13 per hour

 Created and revised detailed assembly drawing per ANSI Y14.5-1994 for Flowserve FDS Corporation (formerly Durametallic Corporation).

 Converted metric parts to imperial dimensions using SI/DIN and completed projects, product upgrades of updates to old drawings in AutoCAD 14.

Compri Technical Services Inc., Grandville, Michigan (1997 to 1998)

Autocad 14 Drafter/Designer, $10-13 per hour

 Designed various stands, piping layouts and folding catwalk trailer for Frontier Technology; created electrical schematics and electrical panel layouts per NEC and NEMA standards.

Motan, Inc, Plainwell, Michigan (1997)

CAD Detailer, $10-13 per hour

 Created 2D detailed drawings from sketches using AutoCAD 14 and assembly drawings with Bill of Materials for organization that designed and producted dryers, blenders, and pneumatic conveyors for the plastics industry.

Espo Engineering, Willowbrook, Illinois (1996)

2D Drafter/3D Modeler with Autocad 13, $10-13 per hour

 Performed a comprehensive audit of 150 AutoCAD drawings for a Case Packer Machine being used by Meyercord Revenue Division, a leading producer of adhesive and heat transfer decals.

 Created replacement 2D detail drawings for all undocumented parts and missing drawings using AutoCAD 13c2, updated all drawing errors with Engineer’s approval and constructed a complete 3D model of Case Packer to check for fits and clearances.

 Created 2D detail drawings and 3D parts for Hot Melt Glue Pot and Flap Closer.

Education

Computer Aided Technology, Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois (Year)

Related Coursework: Solidworks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies, Solidworks Essentials: Drawings, Solidworks Administrator, Advanced Assembly Modeling, Advanced Part Modeling, File Management, Sheet Metal and Weldments, Solidworks Administrator and Industrial Design with Solidworks

A.S. CAD Technology, Middlesex Community College, Bedford, Massachusetts

Dean’s List, CAD Technology Student of the Year, 1996.

Related Coursework: Computer aided drafting in accordance with ANSI Y14.5, One semester of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Two semesters of printed circuit design using PADS-LOGIC and PADS-PCB and Four semesters of Electromechanical drafting using AutoCAD 12c4 (with AME).

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