Louis Lockett Sr.

Experience

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  SAS Global Corporation

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2020

  Engineering Processor

  Produced in-house manufacturing detail drawings using AutoCAD 2D and created single-part and multipart CNC program nests for oxyfuel/plasma burning on two-axis burning tables, utilizing ProNest Profile and Nesting softwareManaged inventory control, pre-production materials planning, and manufacturing execution using Epicor 9 software; organized work orders, obtained vendor quotes, and processed blueprints to expedite rapid order fulfillmentCustomized all burning operations for ProNest CNC software over three months to meet SAS Global's manufacturing standards and developed a comprehensive ProNest training handbook, leveraging my background in graphic layout and design to facilitate future training and seamless integration with company processesManaged inventory of Grade 314 stainless steel sheets for a major $2.8 million project with South Carolina Gas and Electric, optimizing nesting and material usage to save nine large sheets from supplier Ryerson in Chicago, significantly reducing project material costsSuccessfully onboarded a new employee through hands-on training, enabling quick adaptation and productivity within company standards Show less

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  Contractors Steel Company, powered by UPG

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2024

  Computer Aided Design Technician

  Utilize SigmaNEST to create CNC profiles and provide design support for custom steel components, including producing fabrication drawings and material lists, coordinating with clients and the Sales Team on system designProgram the Amada Fiber-Laser using SolidWorks to cut structural steel-like tubes, angle iron, and I-beamsReview drawings, provide proposal data, and create final construction drawings and submittals per company standardsEffectively communicate across departments to troubleshoot drawing issues, leveraging a solid understanding of reading and breaking down prints into different viewsEnhanced skills and efficiency through courses in Writing Business Emails, Time Management, and SolidWorksFrequently lead customer communications for technical discussions, ensuring accurate explanations aligned with project deliverables and client expectationsConsistently called upon to utilize design skills to convert graphics to DXF for sheet metal burning Show less