Thursday, September 25, 2014

Some sample drawings




From the 162' yacht Remember When

Redesigned this project to eliminate site installation issues.

Custom home built for prefab building and shipping to site

A friend on a fishing site wanted to build a rack for his fishing rods

Part of a playground structure designed for a ministry that builds school houses in Mexico, I also design the school buildings for them.
Versatilt for REDPoint each piece modeled in 3D and assembled to insure fit and function.
See the machine in action at redpointcorp.com/versatilt



Lewis Skiles Design Drafter


Lewis Skiles

Vancouver, WA

 360.281.0875

lewis.skiles@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/lewisskiles


Summary of Skills:

Over 10 years of experience generating complex 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD R12 through AutoCAD 2021 from sketches, existing parts, engineering input, standard practices, HUD, IRC, UBC and stringent Military codes, specifications, and tooling

·         AutoCAD support for three sites as corporate drafter for Champion Home Builders

·         Taught AutoCAD 2D and 3D, and Certification classes with 100% of students passing exams

·         Certified by Autodesk as an AutoCAD Professional Certification number 00167181

·         AutoCAD 2010 Certification PPI Group Portland, OR

·         AutoCAD Certification CompuVista Business Institute Sacramento, CA

·         Drafting Certification Academy of Drafting Tempe, AZ

·         Microsoft Office expertise

 Experience:

 Sr. CAD Drafter      January 2023 to June 2023

PM Design Group, Inc.      

·         Create floor plans and interior and exterior elevations from point clouds and photos of fast-food restaurants. Also drew plans of the drive through areas.

·         Used third party Excel program for tracking projects

 CAD Operator      July 2022 to December 2022

Infinity Solar USA

·         Manage drawings and other files including engineering documents for interior and exterior customers

·         Solve complex and simple space calculations

·         Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects

 Drafter     October 2021 to July 2022

Beacon Engineering Resources (Remote for Thermo Fisher Scientific in Ogdon Utah)

·         Draw in AutoCAD Mechanical containers and hoses for medical single use testing

·         Maintain BOM and prepare drawings for costing

 Design Drafter      January 2016 to November 2020

Commercial Oven Manufacturer

·         Draw/design Commercial Ovens and components using AutoCAD 2018

·         Certified to create fire suppression plans for commercial kitchen

·         Execute drawings for forming sheet metal parts

·         Maintained and archived drawing files in AutoCAD and pdf formats

 Design Drafter      January 2015 to January 2016

Gaylord Industries Tualatin, OR

·         Draw/design exhaust hoods for commercial kitchens using AutoCAD 2010

·         Draw kitchen components in 2D, 3D, and isometric

·         Calculate and draw Fire Protection and Pollution Control Units for commercial applications

·         Maintained and archived drawing files

 AutoCAD Instructor/Student Success      July 2010 to October 2014

Charter College Vancouver, WA

·         Teaching beginning and intermediate AutoCAD; instruction in 2D and 3D drafting techniques

·         Instructing basic computer skills and beginning Microsoft Office

·         Tutored general education and program specific classes for college students

·         Advised students in time management and life management

·         Created progress and tracking charts and tables for students in Excel

·         Assisted students in navigating online classrooms

 Drafter/Designer      April 2007 to October 2009

SAPA Portland, OR

·         Multiple employments for temporary work final employment as a direct hire

·         Detailed and calculated steel dies for aluminum extrusions using a proprietary CAD system

·         Quality check other drafter’s drawings against engineering specs and standards

·         Detailed metal railings for stairs, platforms and highway applications using AutoCAD

·         Modeled metal parts for fabrication in 2D and 3D using AutoCAD

·         Project Manager/Drafter for building and installing bus shelters

·         Creating and maintaining bill of materials

 Architectural Detailer      June 2007 to October 2008

Christensen Shipyards Vancouver, WA

·         Designing/Drawing cabinets, wall sections, elevations, and wall framing using AutoCAD

·         Drafted plumbing, fire suppression systems, mechanical, and electrical systems for 150+ foot luxury yachts

·         Created hardware, door, and HVAC grill schedules

·         Executed field measurements and as built drawings for archives

Drafter/Designer      February 2007 to April 2007

Faustrollean Fixtures Portland, OR

·         Temporary position using AutoCAD for Design/Drafting custom cabinets and fixtures for commercial applications

·         Detailing cabinets, counters, and wall details for high-end construction

·         Created drawing packages for CNC and CAD/CAM

 Design Drafter/Assistant Manager      July 1993 to February 2007

Champion Home Builders, Inc. Silverton, OR

·         AutoCAD support for three sites as corporate drafter

·         Designed according to IBC (International Building Code), UBC (Uniform Building Code), and stringent US Military Building Codes

·         Created detailed plans for manufactured housing built to HUD code

·         Detailed cabinets and wall framing; ceiling and roof details including dormers and skylights

·         Drafted site plans for sub-divisions and sales lots

·         Supervised two drafters scheduling time and tasks for a very busy shop

·         Served two-year term as Quality Control Manager supervising three inspectors

·         Completed paperwork and scheduling for weekly state and annual federal inspections

·         Enacted several improvements in quality control process that saved time and money

 Education:

Charter College Anchorage, AK                                                                                           June 2014

·         Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management

·         Presidents List award

·         3.99 Cumulative GPA

 Certification:

·         Certified by Autodesk as an AutoCAD Professional Certification number 00167181

·         AutoCAD 2010 Certification PPI Group Portland, OR

·         AutoCAD Certification CompuVista Business Institute Sacramento, CA

·         Drafting Certification Academy of Drafting Tempe, AZ