161 Mt Etna Drive, Clayton, California 94517-1504 925.381.7566
Multidisciplinary CAD Drafter
Qualifications Profile
Seasoned, innovative, and talented professional, with extensive trainingand broad-based design experience inCAD drafting and engineering as well as 3D modeling. Equipped with technical knowledge of various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, process, and structural, aswell as solar, semiconductor, telecom and environmental.
Skilled at preparing preliminary layouts and comprehensive design drawings while ensuring overall compliance with company and industry standards and codes.
High degree of creativity in producing cutting-edge, quality, and exceptional drafting work.
Proficient in handling and completing time-sensitive and detail-oriented CAD projects.
Regarded for a keen eye for detail with the ability to multitask in competitive and fast-paced environments, while maintaining dedication to superior service and operational excellence.
Technical Skills
Autodesk / AutoCAD R11 – 2017(2D & 3D) Showcase Inventor Navisworks ManageAdobe / Acrobat XI Pro LiveCycle Designer ES Photoshop Illustrator Production Premium CS6
Documentation Software / ASK Manman Avanti Agile
Microsoft / VisioWord Excel Outlook
Others / CADWorx CabnetWare PowerCADD Bentley Microstation V8i Bentley Substation V8iAutoPLANT 3DBluebeam RevoRendering Very computer literate
Professional Experience
CADdrafter.net
CLIENTS FROM various engineering disciplines, san francisco bay area, ca
AVD CablingBaxter Electric, Inc.Byron AirportEnerNOC, Inc. Fenton’s Creamery Flow Designs, LLC Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. JYA Consulting Engineers O’Brien Iron Works Patch Services, LLC See’s CandiesSimonds Machinery Therma-Flite, Inc.
Freelance CAD Drafter/Owner: 2001–Present
Successfully established and managed own freelance business; CADdrafter.net. Innovatively design and modify different stages of construction documents in support of audio, video, data, security, civil, architectural, medical, mechanical, environmental, electrical, geological, structural, refinery, precast, process, solar, interior design, and other disciplines. Supportdesign-build and as-built drawings while working under the direction of engineering staff. Assume responsibility for the creation and modification of 3D models and fabrication drawings of mechanical piece parts.
general electric, concord, ca
Substation “Physical” Drafter/Designer: 2015
Developed substation drawings in Bentley Microstation / Substation utilizing working knowledge of customer specifications. Developed detailed substation layouts and elevations in 3D. Followed quality procedures and standard design processes. Performed thorough review checks of own work and work of others.
THERMA-FLITE, INC., BENICIA, ca
Process CAD Drafter: 2013-2015 (Freelance to Direct)
Utilizing AutoCAD LT, drafted and modifying comprehensive multiple-page P&IDs and PFDs via verbal instruction, sketches, and/or an approved purchase order or a signed contract by the customer. Incorporated control panel redlines for the electrical department. Created detailed plan, isometric and orthographic views for different variations of General Arrangement drawings for the Sales Department.
PG&E, walnut creek, ca
Design Drafter: 2012
Proficiently conducted general drafting of moderately difficult as-built drawingsfor the Gas Transmission division.Incorporated engineering theories of design studies, sketches, computations, and other data of moderate complexity prepared by engineers.
stantec, inc., walnut creek, ca
CAD Technician: 2010–2012
Used AutoCAD to orchestrate and complete construction documents for IFR (Issue For Review) following through to IFC (Issue For Construction). Utilized Navisworks Manage in checking and identifying clash detections.
Notable Contributions:
Showcased proficiency in generating and revising P&IDs, PFDs, mechanical (piping layouts), structural, and electrical drawings along with isometric piping drawings from CADWorx and 3D models utilizing AutoCAD.
Spearheaded the design and implementation of comprehensive multiple-page P&IDs and PFDs for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (Alyeska), Intel, Hetch Hetchy, and SLAC.
optisolar, inc., hayward, ca
CAD Drafter: 2007–2009
Aided the manufacturing engineers,R&D engineers and CH2MHill engineers (consultants) in modifying, creating and executing comprehensive multiple-page P&IDs and PFDs via verbal instruction and/or sketches.Provided key assistance to AutoCAD users throughout the company who were utilizing the AutoCAD program.
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Michael A. Kaluski161 Mt Etna Drive, Clayton, California 94517-1504 925.381.7566
walters & wolf, fremont, ca
Layout Coordinator / Architectural Detailer: 2006–2007
Innovatively designed architectural and structural AutoCAD drawings of GFRC and precast wall panel elevations and layouts for the commercial building industry. Worked in partnership with mechanical and structural engineers, as well as coordinators and plant operations for IFR documents.
RIX INDUSTRIES, BENICIA, CA
Mechanical Design Drafter: 2004–2005
Ensured adherence to the U.S. Navy’s drafting standards in the arrangement of sheet metal fabrication drawings, modifications, and commercial specification drawings. Delivered accurate documentation through identification and measurement of existing hardware and assemblies. Checked and administered ECOs for production release.
Notable Contribution:
Utilized Inventor and AutoCAD to designand maintained sheet metal and aluminum components, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and 3D models of gas compressor components.
kinetics fluid systems, milpitas, ca
Mechanical Design Drafter: 1999–2001
Utilizing Inventor and AutoCAD, designed and drafted various gas tube weldments, enclosures/chassis, panels and brackets while adhering to off-the-shelf OEM product design structures. Developed, arranged, and redesigned gas panels from existing customer schematics and specifications. Designed matrices for use with replacement parts to provide accurate work design for alteration of item for another item. Administered the detailed verification of form, fit, and function of pneumatic gas flow designs in collaboration with clean room technicians. Served as safety coordinator for the R&D Engineering Department.
Notable Contributions:
Contributed to the successful project completion and achievement by working collaboratively with vendors, sales representative, and machine shops.
Exemplified key talents in establishing and maintaining complex to simple fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, P&ID drawings, commercial specification drawings, releasing Engineering Change Orders (ECO), schematics, Bill of Materials, and 3D models for gas delivery systems of customer concepts.
Managed the creation of design parameters for design functionalities in cooperation with mechanical engineers.
applied materials corp., santa clara, ca
Mechanical Design Drafter: 1996–1997 and 1997–1998
Complied with the Applied Materials drafting standards in organizing sheet metal fabrication drawings, modifications, and commercial specification drawings. Facilitated proper documentation by identifying and measuring existing hardware and assemblies. Sustained constant communication with vendors and machine shops to ensure timely and accurate project completion. Organized, assessed, and managed the ECOs for production release.
Notable Contribution:
Employed key insights in developing and maintaining complex to simple sheet metal and aluminum fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and 3D models of Applied Materials components for the PCVDdivision.
Earlier Career
Cabinet Designer: Precision cabinets & trim, Brentwood, ca, 2005–2006
Cabinet Designer: creative woOdworking, CONCORD, ca, 2005
Estimator: Hospital Systems, Inc., Pittsburg, ca, 2003–2004
Mechanical Drafter: Flow Designs, LLC., brentwood, ca, 2001–2003
Mechanical Drafter: ALZETA CORP., sanTA CLARA, ca, 1998
Mechanical Drafter: lam research corp., fremont, ca, 1994–1996
CAD Drafter: fidus medical, Fremont, ca, 1994
CAD Drafter: christy concrete, Fremont, ca, 1993
Education
Associate of Science Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Design and Drafting:Masters Institute, San Jose, CA
Music Major:Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
Professional Training
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (48 hours of training) SolidWorks Inventor SDRC Ideas AutoCAD (2D & 3D) AgileMechanical Desktop Revit Architecture 2010Revit (Online training)Navisworks Manage (Online training)
SketchUp (Online training)AutoCAD 2009 Associate Certification, Autodesk, Inc.
Accreditation
Better Business Bureau: 2011
Activities
Volunteer, Town of Clayton,CAFormer Volunteer Teachers Assistant for AutoCAD, West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
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