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David — Machine designer, builder

David, Machine designer, builder in Anderson, SC, works with Autodesk and Maintenance. Public rate $65 an hour.

David

David, Machine designer, builder — Automate America
Professional
Contractor #18721
Primary Occupation
Machine designer, builder
Anderson, SC
39
years of experience
Professional#18721

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Languages

Eligibility

Work History on Automate America

6Completed
46Timesheets
1Expenses
4.5Avg Rating
1Repeat
8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Achievements

6
Tenure Platinum5 years with us
Tenure Platinum

Tenure

platinum
Earnings GoldReached the Gold level — the amount stays private.
Earnings Gold

Earnings

gold
Hours Gold1,000 approved hours
Hours Gold

Hours

gold
Ratings GoldA 4.5 average
Ratings Gold

Ratings

gold
Profile GoldA score of 75
Profile Gold

Profile

gold
Contracts BronzeHired on 5 contractsEarned: Jun 2026
Contracts Bronze

Contracts

bronze

Programming Skills 1

Autodesk
Autocad
20 yrs★★★★☆

Design of various machines and products for commercial, military and research.

About Me

Detail oriented professional with a proven ability to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and expectations. Work well independently and in a team environment. Possess a broad understanding of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and components, layout, and design, building and debugging of machines, facilities and structures, management, purchasing and procurement. Skilled with milling machines, lathe operations, welding, general shop and assembly skills.

Skilled Trades 1

Maintenance
★★★★★

Repair of tooling, mechanical and electrical components, machines and suporting structures.

Professional Competencies 7

Applications 1

Assembly
★★★★☆

A brief summary of experience included the engineering and design of satellites for research, defense and commercial applications, drone submarines for research and salvage, electro thermal and rail guns for research and defense, high speed assembly machines for manufacturing, modular ion beam power supply for plating and etching, a launch vehicle for the first commercial launch from Wallops Island, rocket motors for defense and more.

Tools, Machines & Equipment 16

My Business

Company Name
Various

Customer Reviews 4.56

Work Experience3

Mechanical and electrical contractor
Contractor
Mar 2003 – Jan 2022

Maintenace work recently for auto manufacturers, machine builders mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Ground up build to add on to BMW testing facility, wiring of robotic welding units in the new production building of BMW. Responsible for all of the wiring and electrical modifications for a hotel remodel. Running wiring for production line change for ZF transmissions, robot/station change overs. Ground up builds, tenant fit outs, white boxes, trouble shooting and repair. Most recent working on a short contract for Raging Wire where I was responsible for wiring transformers, transfer switch panels and breaker panels for several of their data rooms. Real estate agent, home remodeler, general maintenance and electrician contracted to work on both residential and commercial locations installing, modifying and repairing wiring and equipment. Design of many products, machines, for industy, governmental agencies, research and defense.

Domestic Engineer / Stay at Home Dad
Contractor
Jan 2000 – Feb 2003

Survived.

Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Engineering and Design
Full-Time
Jun 1983 – Jan 2000

Engineering and design of electro-mechanical, mechanical and structural components, machines and structures. A brief summary of experience included the engineering and design of satellites for research, defense and commercial applications, drone submarines for research and salvage, electro thermal and rail guns for research and defense, high speed assembly machines for manufacturing, modular ion beam power supply for plating and etching, a launch vehicle for the first commercial launch from Wallops Island, rocket motors for defense and more. Key member of design and development teams in a wide variety of industries including aerospace, marine, defense and manufacturing. An explanation of all projects can be provided in more detail.

Education / Training / Certificates1

Associate of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology
Greenville Technical College · Machine design, drafting, machining, modification.
1983

Designed and supervised the building of satellites, drone submarines, rocket motors, weapons systems, high speed assembly machines and many other specialized projects.

Facilities Worked At9

What does David do?
David is a Machine designer, builder on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is David located?
David is based in Anderson, SC.
What does David specialize in?
David works with Autodesk as a Machine designer, builder on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. David's skilled trades: Maintenance.
How do I connect with or hire David?
Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. David can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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