Andrew M.

Experience

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  B. Beamesderfer Gallery and Framing

  Dec 2002 - Aug 2005

  Finisher and Installation Assistant

  Responsible for the management of the sanding, staining, oiling, and waxing of hardwood custom picture frames, assisting in general gallery and shop maintenance, assisting the gallery owner with on location installations and in designing and fabricating jigs for picture frame production.

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  The University of the Arts

  Sept 2005 - May 2008

  Responsible for running and maintaining a 4’ x 4’ CNC router, tool path generation, maintenance of tooling, preparation of raw materials for cutting, advising students on part design and part file preparation, as well as machine tool assembly and calibration. Responsible for assisting other students with equipment in the shop, managing tool sign-out and material resale, cleaning and maintaining the shop and the Industrial Design studio space, and designing and fabricating new fixtures and installations in the shop and studio spaces.

  • Industrial Design Shop CNC Technician

    Sept 2007 - May 2008

  • Industrial Design Shop Technician

    Sept 2005 - Aug 2007
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  Fabric Horse

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2006

  Freelance Workspace Designer

  Responsible for the design and fabrication of a custom work surface for an industrial sewing machine, used heavily in the client’s textile business.

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  The University of the Arts

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2009

  Industrial Design Shop CNC Instructor

  Responsible for training specially selected work-study students on the foundation concepts of CNC machining, coordinating weekend classes, creating a training curriculum, and providing technical support for the student technicians during the working week.

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  Solidia Technologies, Inc.

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  Process Technician, instrument designer, machinist

  Responsible for designing, fabricating, and maintaining molds and prototype forms, designing and machining fixtures for drying, metrology, sample prep, and lab processes, preparing dimensioned shop drawings, collecting data, mixing and casting prototype building materials, general machining, designing and fabricating custom crates for sample shipping, ordering shop restock, general warehouse and shop maintenance.

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  Rhotech Solar

  May 2012 - May 2018

  Designer and Fabrication Lead

  + Contributed patent-pending design details for a low cost, fully recyclable mono-material solar-thermal hot water heater + Designed and fabricated patent-pending production techniques and machinery for thin film polymer welding+ Designed and fabricated equipment for data acquisition on materials and system performance+ Designed and machined custom parts in metal and polymer on both manual and CNC machining equipment+ Installed and maintained multiple on-site solar thermal absorber and storage systems on residential and academic properties+ Provided CAD drafting and documentation of all parts and assemblies+ Built and maintained R&D production facility, shop equipment, and materials stock Show less

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  Romny Scientific, Inc.

  May 2012 - Dec 2012

  Technician, Machinist, Welder

  + Fabricated and assembled experimental, lead-free thermo-electric generator prototypes according to strict SOP’s and control drawings+ Machined and TIG welded tight tolerance parts in exotic materials including stainless, copper, titanium, nickel, and ceramic+ Prepared oxygen and moisture sensitive metallurgical samples in inert gas environments+ Assisted in the collection of electrical and mechanical performance data+ Advised on design details based on knowledge of part weldability and machining characteristics Show less

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  University of Pennsylvania

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  Digital Fabrication Technician
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  Parsons School for Design

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  CNC Technical Instructor

  Instructing design, architecture, and technology students in machine tool operation, CAD, CAM, and general shop and prototyping practice.

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  Terrazign Inc

  Nov 2017 - Sept 2024

  Design Engineer

  + Responsible for the design, drawing, and machining of preproduction tooling, primarily compression mold and bonding tools for elastomers, foams, and coated textiles+ Producing Bill of Materials, Cut Sheets, and Techpacks+ Evaluating designs for manufacturability and ease of assembly+ Working closely with a team to design products for a range of clients including blue chip technology companies, defense contractors, rescue equipment outfitters, and medical device start-ups. + Coordinating and executing multiple shop infrastructure and repair projects including fume extraction systems, hydraulic press repairs, machine tool set-up and calibration, Vacuum casting cell setup and training, and vacuum pump maintenace, + Managing communication scheduling with select clients+ Designing and building fixtures to evaluate materials and assemblies for breaking strength, fatigue, and durability+ Brainstorming and executing designs and construction techniques incorporating technical fibers, composites, and hardware+ Defined and carried out research on new areas of manufactruing, automation, materials, processes, and construction techniques + Managed and performed maintenance on a broad range of tools ranging from sewing machines to vertical machining centers+ Designing and fabricating tooling and machine modifications to facilitate the prototyping process and engage new materials + Programming and operating lasers, water jet, CNC milling and turning centers, ultra sonic welders, industrial sewing machines, and CNC knife cutters Show less

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  Nso concepts

  Oct 2024 - now

  Worker-owner