Nathan Ickes

Operations Project Manager at D|Fab
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Hazel Park, Michigan, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations Project Manager
      • Apr 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager / Fabrication Specialist
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

      • Coordinated and collaborated with general contractors, fabricators and the project architect to ensure projects were built as specified to the approved architectural permit drawings while also meeting project deadlines. • Translated all subcontractors specifications into one set of comprehensive shop drawings for fabricators to use when cutting and reinforcing shipping containers. • Assessed project schedule and current build status to determine priority list. Determined when priorities needed to shift and effectively communicated changes between all sub-contractors. • Led quality control efforts for all outside fabrication partners when cutting and finishing containers to align with shop drawing specifications. • Reworked TSI’s project estimating template for fabrication costs into a more streamlined process. • Conducted information sessions for sub-contractors to be confident in working with shipping container architecture. • Responsible for documenting project progress in order to keep all team members and clients up to date with current status; including capturing pictures and videos to be used for marketing purposes. • Assisted with internal lessons learned and best practice reviews following each build in order to improve overall process and workflow between teams, contractors, and customers. Show less

  • makeLab
    • Pontiac, Michigan, United States
    • Shop Manager
      • Apr 2018 - May 2022

      • Utilized 3D modeling software to design furniture and interior finishes for Lawrence Technological University that were fabricated using a CNC machine. • Created and maintained detailed diagrams to visually communicate how to construct each component clearly during the project installation process. • Sourced material estimates for every project based on client’s requirements, desired result, and budget. • Developed alternate fabrication detail strategies to comply with client’s budgets. • Maintained frequent communication with clients in order to achieve a successful outcome. • Conducted demonstrations on 3D printing and CNC Machining for Lawrence Technological University undergraduates and faculty. • Responsible for oversight on all lab activities to ensure all makeLab and safety procedures are adhered to. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Jan 2021 - May 2021

      • Co-Taught an 80 student course that introduced the integration of technology to the architectural design workflow. • Created a set of objectives and procedures for students to learn 2-axis CNC fabrication and plastic 3D printing at an introductory level so that by the end of the course the students were capable of using these new techniques in their own projects for future use. • Evaluated execution of the course outcomes based on the grading criteria supplied by LTU’s curriculum. • Co-Taught an 80 student course that introduced the integration of technology to the architectural design workflow. • Created a set of objectives and procedures for students to learn 2-axis CNC fabrication and plastic 3D printing at an introductory level so that by the end of the course the students were capable of using these new techniques in their own projects for future use. • Evaluated execution of the course outcomes based on the grading criteria supplied by LTU’s curriculum.

    • United States
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • 6-Axis Robot Code Programmer/Operator
      • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

      • Developed tool path code for the 6-axis robot to “3D print” metal to support the research and development team • Documented processes and created tutorials based on company procedural standards for future employee use. • Designed and installed multiple extruder heads for the robot to meet requirements for the different types of applications. • Assembled and operated the 6-axis robot for the additive property tests to record data on overall performance and report out results. • Maintained test equipment through routine calibrations, diagnosing problems, and implementing solutions for any observed issues. Ensured all equipment findings were tracked in detail, to company standards, and shared with team. Show less

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CoAD NCARB IPAL Intern
      • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

      • Recorded field measurements and documented layouts of existing buildings through CAD drawings. • Acted as a liaison between engineers and clients to ensure coordination and completion of the final construction documents. • Maintained project schedule to meet project deliverables and deadlines. • Managed and maintained project documentation including; ASI’s, RFI’s, and submittals. • Recorded field measurements and documented layouts of existing buildings through CAD drawings. • Acted as a liaison between engineers and clients to ensure coordination and completion of the final construction documents. • Maintained project schedule to meet project deliverables and deadlines. • Managed and maintained project documentation including; ASI’s, RFI’s, and submittals.

Education

  • Lawrence Technological University
    Master of Architecture - MArch, Architecture
    2018 - 2020
  • Lawrence Technological University
    Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architecture
    2014 - 2018

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