Colin Lampson
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Credentials
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Certified Solidworks Professional
Dassault SystèmesDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Solidworks Apprentice
Dassault SystèmesMay, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hapman
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Apr 2022 - Present
- Design custom conveyance, material unloading, and material loading equipment to sales proposal and customer specifications using AutoDesk Inventor CAD software. - Maintain communication with the customer as the project engineering contact, and provide approval prints, additional documentation, and project updates through the life of the project until shipment. - Source custom-fabricated parts from outside manufacturers to meet specialty system needs for some customer equipment, and ensure received parts meet requirements and tolerances upon receipt. - Assigned to update the Vacuum Conveyor line to improve system efficiency and reduce material build up on filters. - Tasked with research and development for the addition of material handling robotics system integration and work towards automated load/unload stations.
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PERCEPTIVE INDUSTRIES, INC
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
-Design semi-automated and automated heat treatment systems based on project specifications. -Serve as the project manager for assigned projects from project start until installation is completed at the customer’s facility. -Select purchased components that meet project requirements and release to purchasing. -Create part and assembly prints for fabrication and assembly on-site. -Function as customer’s primary contact for each assigned project, coordinating with and keeping the customer updated on project status.
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S & K TOOL & DIE CO., INC
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United States
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Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Apprentice Mold Designer
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Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
-Learn mold design best practices under instruction. -Created basic mold designs in KeyCreator incorporating both standard and specialty features such as vacuum lines, water lines, and slides & lifters. -Delivered and picked up molds at customer facilities. -Learn mold design best practices under instruction. -Created basic mold designs in KeyCreator incorporating both standard and specialty features such as vacuum lines, water lines, and slides & lifters. -Delivered and picked up molds at customer facilities.
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SINGH AUTOMATION
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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CAD Associate Engineer
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
-Responsible for creating the mechanical portion of the initial machine concept and final design, meeting and exceeding customer specifications. -Produce optimized process workflow diagrams and layouts. -Write complete Standard Operating Procedure documents for all engineered processes and machines. -Create complete safety procedures, training standards, and qualification testing for process workflows. -Provides training to customer employees on machine operation and maintenance. -Request quotes and submit orders for manufactured and pre-engineered components. -Designed-from-scratch complete standardized company templates for SolidWorks, including but not limited to part, assembly, drawing, weldment, and sheet metal templates.
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MVB Improvements
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
-Designed automated machinery or machinery modifications based on project specifications in sales quote. -Participated in both internal and customer design reviews to verify projects met specifications. -Ordered all parts for an assigned project upon project release. -Managed projects after release to the shop to ensure parts were machined, arrived, and assembled on schedule. -Designed automated machinery or machinery modifications based on project specifications in sales quote. -Participated in both internal and customer design reviews to verify projects met specifications. -Ordered all parts for an assigned project upon project release. -Managed projects after release to the shop to ensure parts were machined, arrived, and assembled on schedule.
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Hammond Roto-Finish
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Engineer
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
-Responsible for assigned initial machine design, and upgrades to make semi-custom, and custom machines as per customer requirements. -Perform top to bottom redesign of established machine lines to resolve discovered issues and modernize subsystems. -Explore new production methods for the company, such as the use of SolidWorks CAM and 3D printed molds. -Responsible for assigned initial machine design, and upgrades to make semi-custom, and custom machines as per customer requirements. -Perform top to bottom redesign of established machine lines to resolve discovered issues and modernize subsystems. -Explore new production methods for the company, such as the use of SolidWorks CAM and 3D printed molds.
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FoodTools
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United States
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Engineer
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Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
• Design portioning machine product holders to meet a wide range of needs for clients with baked and frozen foods. • Establish holder standards for machine models. • Redesign existing machine lines to meet the latest technology, materials, and food safety standards. • Update legacy machines to meet current materials, technology, and food safety standards. • Revise component and assembly designs for recurring machine issues to reduce service calls. • Perform engineering assessments for custom holder and legacy machine designs to identify risk areas.
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High Caliber Firearms
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7730 N 6th St, Kalamazoo, MI
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Sales Representative
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Jun 2016 - May 2017
Primary Duties: Assist customers, sell firearms, ammunition, and related accessories, and complete required State, ATF, and Federal paperwork required in transactions. Secondary Duties: Monitor and update shop inventory, assist with minor gunsmithing items when an additional body is required. Primary Duties: Assist customers, sell firearms, ammunition, and related accessories, and complete required State, ATF, and Federal paperwork required in transactions. Secondary Duties: Monitor and update shop inventory, assist with minor gunsmithing items when an additional body is required.
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Snowball Effect Studios, LLC
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Owner/Project Lead
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2017
Organizing all aspects of a start up business while also guiding the overall direction and development of the studio's first video game title. Organizing all aspects of a start up business while also guiding the overall direction and development of the studio's first video game title.
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Veterans Affairs Work-Study
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2015 - Apr 2016
Responsible for assisting student veterans with benefits questions, as well as administrative work and projects as specified by the KVCC Veteran Services Advisor. Responsible for assisting student veterans with benefits questions, as well as administrative work and projects as specified by the KVCC Veteran Services Advisor.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Master-at-Arms Anti-Terrorism Specialist
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
Responsible for ensuring proper security procedures are adhered to by base security as well as updating procedures and instructing on changes made. Performed open intelligence gathering to assist in monitoring local conditions, and supplemented installation security forces as needed. Performed threat assessments and threat mitigation for the installation. Responsible for creating the monthly Random Anti-terrorism Measure tracker to improve base security.
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Installation APACS Coordinator
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
Provide customer service for personnel travelling on vacation or business OCONUS (Outside Continental United States), collect required documentation, and file all information required in the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS). Ensure personnel are fully briefed on conditions in the region and specific country to which they will be travelling.
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Anti-terrorism Supply Petty Officer
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
Responsible for ensuring consumable supplies were kept stocked, and placed requisition orders as needed. Requested quotes on new equipment and placed orders through the installation supply division as needed. In the 9 months, managed a $800,000 budget with other supply petty officers from the various divisions in the installation security department.
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Master-at-Arms Harbor Patrol Coxswain
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Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
Provided static security on US and coalition assets present in Bahrain and provided mobile escort security during asset transit in and out of the area of responsibility. Responsible for a Metal Shark 27 Defiant small craft valued at $385,000 and one to two personnel on board. Highly experienced with high speed offensive and defensive maneuvering, multi-craft maneuvers, escort procedures, and radio communications.
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Master-at-Arms Patrolman
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Oct 2009 - Nov 2011
Ensured base and flight line security through static post, foot patrol, mobile unit patrol, vehicle inspection, and bag inspection. Conducted law enforcement operations on base to include foot patrol, mobile unit patrol, traffic stops, sobriety tests, traffic accident response, and crime scene access control.
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Master-at-Arms Harbor Patrol Coxswain
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2009
Provided static security on US and coalition assets present in Bahrain and provided mobile escort security during asset transit in and out of the area of responsibility. Responsible for a Kingston 32' small craft valued at $750,000 and one to two personnel on board. Trained in high speed offensive and defensive maneuvering, multi-craft maneuvers, escort procedures, and radio communications. In addition, conducted both static and mobile security on the pier via foot patrol.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate's degree, Computer Aided Design -
2013 - 2015
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration -
2002 - 2006
Plymouth Christian Academy
High School
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