Graphic Designer specializing in Signage. Business Cards, Brochures, Logo Design, and Vector Redesign and Conversion.

Responsibilities include using customer drawings and tolerances to produce custom blueprints based on machine shop capabilities and tolerances. Drawings are completed with step-by-step instruction to shop personnel to ensure precise execution and delivery of products. Create and run CNC Programs for a variety of machines including Waterjet, Laser, and Plasma tables as well as developing Plasma Beveling capabilities for Stainless Steel parts. Industries serviced include Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, and more. Other responsibilities include material take offs, pricing, lead times and more to deliver accurate quotes for the estimating department.

Responsibilities include reading and interpreting drawings and dimensions from third party vendors and clients and adapting them to field measurements taken by field staff. Utilizing a variety of programs including 2D CAD and 3D CAD, panels are designed, QC Checked, and nested in a 2D Program to be run on CNC Routing Tables in the onsite fabrication shop. Other responsibilities include: Detailing and Revising AutoCAD Drawings/Shop Drawings for customer requested changes, or changes in field conditions that require adjustments to final designs. Utilize 3D Modelling software to create layouts and parts using Total Station laser scans performed in the field, as well as reading and interpreting customer models and designs intended for fabrication.

Works with customers and colleagues to bring a project from the quoting phase to shipment by understanding customer needs and designs and working with them to adhere to various shop and production capabilities. Creates 2D drawings for parts, weldments, and assemblies. Drawings are converted to CNC programs using various software that are specific to machines and the material types being used, with fastidious attention paid to machine limitations to allow for streamlined manufacturing. Fast paced atmosphere requires the Manufacturing Engineer to be on-call for questions or change requests from the machine operators. Contains a working knowledge of majority of projects in order to prepare for their shipment with all necessary parts, fabrications, and hardware for their assembly in the field. Prepared to take on team management responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met. Other key role includes preparing PennFab Inc. for annual AISC (American Institute for Steel Construction) Audit, as well as preparing/updating the Quality Management System used by the company. The AISC Audit is a mandatory company-wide Audit where practices and procedures are scrutinized, including but not limited to: detailing, fabrication/shop procedures (i.e. welding, bolting, material storage, etc.), record keeping, machine calibration, employee training, purchasing and more. Since being given this responsibility, PennFab Inc. has satisfactorily passed each audit for the past three years. Key Focuses: Developed proficiency in various design and fabricating programs including AutoCAD LT, Raptor by Peddinghaus used for Peddinghaus Drill Line Beam and Channel Machining Products, Omniwin Plate Nesting Software for Messer plate machining products and Shop Data Systems Plate Processing Software for Peddinghaus Plate Processing Machines, and Microsoft Office.

Partner with colleagues for this boutique, start-up printing firm providing specializedprinting and graphic design services to a range of clients; designed advertisement andmarketing collateral. Employed creativity and innovative concept development to plan,create, and deliver inventive graphic arts solutions to meet client needs. Presented andsold products and graphic design services to customers. Communicated with clients toidentify needs, plan projects, implement designs, and deliver final product. Served as pre-press assistant. Mentored new team members. Built models, prototypes, and displays; testeddesigns to ensure attainment of top-quality standards. Optimized workflow by accuratelyand efficiently compiling and tracking data related to printing orders. Key Achievements:~ Proven creative talents implementing innovative visual strategies into designs forclient projects including business cards, brochures, and other business templates. ~ Developed proficiency working with a variety of model designs including 2D and 3Ddisplays.~ Control cost and optimize resources while meeting client expectations. ~ Built strong proficiency in Mac and Windows operating systems as well as Wacom Cintiqhardware in order to maximize technical design capabilities. ~ Recognized as an exceptional team member dedicated to maintaining open and productivelines of communication.