Creating unique process and procedures,
while producing the highest quality product.
Michael & Monica Tinker
Michael Tinker
President & Senior Project Manager
With more than eighteen years of experience, Michael has created one-of-a-kind processes and documentation to surpass industry expectations. Michael has had countless, consecutive years without a field issue, while consistently exceeding quality and scheduling expectations. Through Tinker Steel Detailing, Michael is dedicated to enabling the next generation of steel detailers to build the future of our country's infrastructure.
Professional Experience
Pacific Drafting Inc. | Project Manager
(July 2006 - September 2015)
Provided detailed shop drawings for steel fabrications using SDS2 software.
Pacific Gas Exchange | Owner & Operator
(April 1999 - March 2006)
Founded, owned and operated wholesale propane for BBQ grills and patio heaters.
Lee's Propane | Service Manager
(May 1996 - December 1998)
Education
Business | University of Nebraska, Lincoln
SDS/2
Accomplishments
Consistently meets expectations of customers in regards to quality and scheduling
Ten consecutive years without a field issue
Developed procedures to successfully increase speed while maintaining quality
As NISD's ICD chair, coordinated multiple contributors in order to update certification test
Developed an apprentice program for beginning detailers
Skills
Checker, Modeler & Detailer
SDS2 Software
Quality Control using Checking Parametric
Track & Incorporate RFIs
Bluebeam & Adobe
Structural Red-Line Revision Skills
Model & File Transfer/CNC Download
Affiliations
Current Member - National Institute of Steel Detailing (NISD) / Past - Individual Detailer Certification (IDC) Co-Chair
Current Member - American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
Past - California Steel Detailers Association (CSDA) - Vice President
