HELLO! GLAD TO SEE YOU HERE!
My name is Caleb Thomas Luthman and I graduated from the University of Toledo in December of 2021. I thoroughly love designing, manufacturing and continuous learning. Some of my hobbies include bodybuilding, art, and travel. Please view my online resume and portfolio below, and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!
MY SKILLS
FORMLABS PREFORM
3D PRINTING
COMSOL
CATALYST
3D PRINTING
Career Experience
DENTAL OPERATIONS CO-OP
05/2021-08/2021
MIDMARK CORPORATION, 60 Vista Drive Versailles Ohio, 45380
~Decreased assembly time of parts within Sterilizers on assembly line by 50%.
~Decreased overall assembly time of Hydroglide Dental Chairs by approximately 30 minutes each.
~Published 3 sets of work and assembly instructions for new processes.
~Managed and led 7 projects ranging from process improvement, to tooling design and line balancing. ~Designed new tools to allow for faster part production and product assembly.
~Developed new inspection procedures to create results that are 100% more accurate and twice as fast.
~Researched new materials for tools to increase rigidity while maintaining other key properties.
~Increased knowledge about tooling, proper callouts, and tool manufacturing.
~Learned how to design for my “Designated Customer”.
~Networked with Tooling, Assembly Members, Project Leads, Managers, Purchasing and other Engineers.
Industry Research
05/2020-08/2020
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, 2801 Bancroft St. Toledo Ohio 43606
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~Researched Total Shoulder Arthroplasty procedures to improve precision, simplicity, and repeatability.
~Developed 2 possible solutions to TSA inaccuracy.
~Determined the bene^its and disadvantages of current procedures alongside upcoming procedures.
~Presented to supervisors about ^indings and solutions.
~Commended for executive summary of research, now used as the standard for all case study research.
~Worked remotely with a team of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering students.
New Product Development and Design Internship
08/2019-12/2019
MIDMARK CORP., 60 Vista Dr. Versailles, OH 45380
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~Developed 3 prototypes for the installation of heavy and cumbersome dental products.
~Focused upon a singular most effective solution.
~Identified time fluctuations through Kaizen events, saving approximately 25 minutes per product incident.
~Tested various loads until product failure around 2,200 lbs.
~Observed tooling and production lines for understanding of product manufacturing.
~Consistently sought to find new designing techniques usable by co-workers within our design program.
~System is now used by company at product demonstrations nationwide.
DESIGN ENGINEERING
Internship
01/2019-05/2019
PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES INC., 1440 Timberwolf Drive, Holland Ohio 43528
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~Designed variations for 7 plastic packaging products.
~Scanned old prototypes, and recreated computer designs using CAD (NX 9.0).
~Designed molds for blow molding of Gatorade Endurance Formula bottles.
~3D printed prototypes using both SLA and FDM printing.
~Researched 3D printing materials to allow for better thermogenetic properties.
MACHINE OPERATOR
05/2018-08/2018
RANDALL BEARINGS INC., 821 Wels Street, Coldwater Ohio 45828
~Managed multiple projects at concurrent times.
~Operated various lathes while ensuring product quality.
~Oversaw product dimensions and made offsets to fit tolerance accordingly.
~Performed multiple tasks while on tight deadlines.
~Rejected parts which did not meet company or customer standards
LIFEGUARD
SWIM TEAM COACH, POOL MAINTENANCE
05/2015-08/2017
VILLAGE OF COLDWATER, 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater Ohio 45828
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~Led and inspired 40 children to achieve both personal and team goals.
~Regulated swimming area to guarantee patron health and safety.
~Recommended safety techniques and rules to protect those with inadequate swim training.
~Saved patrons from drowning in water which they could not swim in.
~Assessed pool filters and pumps then identified fitting solutions for problems.
~Reacted to harmful situations both on the pool deck and within the pump-room.
~Troubleshot water pressure as well as chemical balances before opening the pool for public use.
Undergraduate Education
University of Toledo
2017-2021
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Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering BSME
Graduated December 18th, 2021
GPA: 3.5
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Computer Experience:
NX 9.0
SolidWorks 2012
AutoCAD 2012
PTC CREO
Windchill
Team Center
Finite Element Analysis
COMSOL
Win Sequence
Manufacturing:
Catalyst
FDM Printing
SLA Printing
Tool Making
Prototyping
General:
Microsoft Office
TeamCenter
WindChill
Agile
WinSequence
Anthropometrics
Aerodynamics
Projects & Organizations
Professional Projects
~ Calculation of forces and moments acting upon the human L3 Vertebrae while working at an office desk. (posture dependent)
~ Analysis of human gait patterns and impact pressure variations between running, jogging, and walking.
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~ Optimization of manufacturing processes and assembly lines.
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~ Developed, designed, and innovated bottles while considering production costs as well as product ergonomics.
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~ Spearheading projects from rough idea, to design and prototyping, to 3D modeling on SLA and FDM printers for future production.
Personal Projects
~ This website.
~ Building an art business using essential skills such as conceptualization, effective communication, and marketing.
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~ Pursuing the use of various social media outlets to market and project not only my visions but my progress while pursuing business goals.
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~ Coaching others and creating fitness programs / routines.
Collegiate Activities
~ Levis Leadership UT
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~ Pi Sigma Epsilon | Epsilon Delta
|​ Active Member | Sales
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~ Phi Kappa Psi Men's Fraternity | Alumni
| Philanthropy |
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~ Young Entrepreneurship Society
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~ Lambda Sigma Honors Society