Jim Fulton
Temple, Texas *****
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Pursuing a position as a 3D CAD designer with a forward thinking, team oriented organization focused on the company’s mission statement and in achieving annual goals.
SUMMARY
Results oriented 2D, 3D CAD Mechanical Designer with over 15 years of R&D and Production experience in a lean manufacturing environment. I have an advanced understanding of large assemblies in both 3D modeling and 2D drawings that meet ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards, GD&T and in generating Bills of Material. As a drawing checker I have been responsible for establishing and enforcing drafting standards.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
11/09 to 2/10 Steeline Enclosure Solutions 2818 Virgo Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Provide Autodesk Inventor 3D design and drafting support for the engineering department.
* Develop enclosures and panel drawings for customer approval and release to shop for fabrication.
10/08 to 2/09 SIEMENS Energy & Automation, Inc. Postal Division, Arlington, TX 76011
Provide Autodesk Inventor consulting, drafting and modeling support for the Flats Sequencing Systems (FSS) program, used by the U.S. Postal Service.
* Mentored UniGraphics users in the use of Inventor software.
* Incorporated ECO changes to approximately 480 Inventor drawings and/or models for the FSS program.
* Incorporated ECO changes to approximately 14 Inventor model assemblies and drawings for the Tray Staging Device (TSD) program.
7/07 to 10/08 BELCO MANUFACTURING Co. P.O. BOX 210 Belton, TX 76513
Provide Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD drafting and design support for engineering department.
* Designed hand lay-up, chop, chop-hoop and helically wound FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) tanks, process vessels and duct systems.
* Designed ladders, handrails, platforms and miscellaneous supporting features for tank and duct equipment.
2/06 to 7/07 ACCRETECH USA 3500A Wadley Place, Austin, TX 78728
Provide AutoCAD drafting and design support for the new Crystal Edge product development.
* Electrical Block Diagrams, Detailed Cable and Harness Assemblies, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, sheet metal panels and enclosures.
* Developed attribute editable borders and title blocks for both Inch and Metric drawings with accompanying revision and BOM lines.
* Developed a library of cables and connectors with accompanying BOM line descriptions.
* Designed a set of attachable transport brackets to roll +500 lb. Habanero systems into position.
* Managed BOM structure for the Crystal Edge.
10/95 to 2/05 APPLIED MATERIALS 9700 U.S. Hwy. 290 East Austin, TX 78724-1102
Provide AutoCAD drafting and Inventor model design support for new product introduction group. Created and updated Inventor models and drawings meeting Applied Materials drafting requirements and ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards for release to volume manufacturing.
Special Projects:
* Developed CAD Models, production drawings and specifications from data supplied by Engineering to enhance the 200MM and 300MM magnet redesign project.
* Performed detailed tolerance studies on multiple complex parts in order to increase measuring repeatability and throughput of product for a CNC Mapper.
* Modeled a variety of gasboxes and Stepper/Servo Assemblies in order to create common modular packages and enhance the current features.
* Modeled a new fixture design to accommodate the R4 Reactive Ion Etch Chamber. Reduced the amount of assembly parts from 8 to 5 and reduced cost by 15%.
* Project Lead for EHS to create 50 plus new Hazard Labels in eight languages for products to be shipped outside the United States.
* 1998 and ‘99 - Served on a 3D CAD selection committee.
* 1998 - Worked with document control on drafting standards and best practices.
* Designed an intranet web site for the MDP NPI group to enable efficient sharing of information on project status to those both inside and outside of the group.
* Expeditiously redesigned six deposition rings and three fixtures in response to a field emergency. Coordinating with the metrology lab to measure defective rings, and designed new fixtures. These rings were used in a worldwide retrofit, saving Applied Materials a $500,000 liability.
2/94 to 10/95 KALYN / SIEBERT Inc. P.O. Box 758 Gatesville, TX 76528
Layout trailer assemblies, detail parts and subassemblies, automate drawing files, check and plot finished drawings for shop production.
6/91 to 10/92 Snap-On Tool Dealer Temple, TX 76502 Owner/Operator
Tool sales and service to over 250 clients covering three counties in Central Texas.
5/78 to 5/91 Temple Fire Department Temple, TX 76501
Positions held:
* Firefighter EMT
* Driver EMT
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Hardware:
* PC’s, Printers, Plotters, FAX
* CalComp Drawing Tablet, 16 Button, Installation and configuration.
Operating Systems:
* Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP
Software:
* Microsoft Word, Excel
* Outlook
* Lotus Notes
* Internet Explorer
CAD Software:
* AutoCAD R10~R2008
* AutoDesk Inventor R2~R2010
EDUCATION
Texas State Technical College Waco, Texas 78705
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting and Design Technology Mechanical Option.
Completed specialized courses in AutoCAD R11 & R12
* AME Solids Modeling
* SmartCAM
HONORS: President’s Honor Roll - Six Quarters
ACTIVITIES: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Temple College, Temple, Texas 76504-7435
Fire Service Technology (CED)
Gregory-Portland High School, Gregory, Texas 78374
HONORS: Who’s Who - Industrial Arts - Architectural Drafting
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
* Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ASME Y14.5M-1994
* Project Planning and Management
* Lean Manufacturing
* DFMA/DFA
* Intellectual Property
* Lockout/Tagout