Matthew Bradford
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540-460-4907
1071 Gables Dr. Apt. 107
Forest, VA 24551
Matthew Bradford
E X P E R I E N C E
Mechanical Drafter/Designer | Sent ry Equipment & Erectors, Inc.
January 2015 – Present
§ Table top conveyor system design using AutoCAD Mechanical.
§ Design and detailing of welded sheet metal assemblies for straight, curved, and nose up/over
sections of conveyor.
§ Inference checking for proper conveyor chain operation.
§ Calculating angles and heights using trigonometry.
Mechanical Drafter/Designer | Be lvac Product ion Machinery
April 2014 – January 2015
§ 3D modeling and 2D detail drawings using Autodesk Inventor for can manufacturing systems. I
created models and drawings for complex welded sheet metal assemblies for machine guarding
and covers. I created 3D models and drawings for machined parts including bearings, shafts,
vacuum valves, vacuum manifolds, cams, gears, and created grease line tubing using 3D
sketches. I worked with very large and complex assemblies in Inventor and ensured that the
assemblies were 100% accurate with what was called for in the BOM.
§ Used ASME Y14.5 standards. Used a variety of GD&T tolerances including flatness,
perpendicularity, position, concentricity, and total run out.
§ 2D general arrangement drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD. I created layouts of the overall
machines that gave detailed specifications for power and vacuum and show critical dimensions
for machine operation.
§ Used document management system (BlueCielo Meridian), revision control, engineering change
orders. I ensured accurate updating of legacy drawings and maintained revision history of
drawings. I used ERP software (IFS) to research existing BOMs and document drawing changes. I
created various file types of drawings and models including, step files, PDF, Inventor .idw to
AutoCAD .dwg, and imported JPEG files into Inventor .idw drawings.
§ Analyzed models to check for interferences and design issues. I designed sheet metal parts for
mounting or covering components of the machine.
§ I coordinated with manufacturing engineering on CAD model issues and manufacturability of
parts.
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Network Planner | Lumos Networks
August 2013 - April 2014
§ Fiber Optic network design
§ Creating technical documents for use in the field/50 created to date
§ Creating fiber optic circuit diagrams in PowerPoint and Visio
§ Replicating fiber networks in telecommunications software
§ Creating maps using GIS
§ Supporting technicians in troubleshooting problems in the field
§ Calculating fiber distances to call for correct optics
§ Job estimating for fiber splicing
§ Design of fiber routes for various fiber circuits, Metropolitan Ethernet, SONET, DWDM, Fiber to
the cell, and Fiber to the home
Tree Service Worker | Bradford’ s Tree Servi ce
May 2011 – August 2013
§ Tree removal and landscaping
§ Operating various tree service equipment-chainsaws, skid steers, dump trucks, wood chippers
§ Heaving lifting and manual labor.
§ Equipment troubleshooting for mechanical problems
E D U C A T I O N
Vi rgini a Western Communi ty Col lege
Graduated Fall 2012
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Engineering Related Courses:
§ Computer Aided Drafting and Design 1, 2, and 3 (focused on Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor)
§ Computer Methods in Engineering and Technology (excel spreadsheets and calculations)
§ Computer Aided Machining
§ Materials and Processes of Industry
§ Statics for Engineering Technology
§ Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology
§ Calculus I
Rockbr idge County High School
Graduated Spring 2009
High School Graduate – Advanced Diploma in Technical Studies
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