05/2015 to 01/2017Sheet Metal ForemanBernhard - Mobile , ALWorked with helpers and mechanics to complete projects on time and on budget. Use drawings to organize and plan work and order materials for jobs. Use submittals to ensure proper equipment is received and installed. Coordinate work with other trades and superintendent to alleviate and solve problems. Work with crane operators to set roof top units and other equipment. Use machinery such as duct jacks, scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts to install duct work and equipment.
03/2009 to 05/2015Journeyman-ApprenticeGeneral Motors - Hudson , WIInstall duct work and related equipment per SMACNA standards. Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete jobs. Reading and understanding plans, specifications, and submittals. Trained on the proper and safe use of various equipment such as fork lifts, duct jacks, man lifts and more. Lead others to complete tasks timely and on budget. Sketch and order ductwork and material for field install. Work in a sheet metal shop to fabricate duct work for field installation.
08/2006 to 02/2009Press Brake OperatorLippert Components - Kendallville , INNight shift supervisor and key holder. Read and interpret drawings to fabricate sheet metal parts with very tight tolerances. Set up and run Amada cnc press brake. Work independently to determine production runs to meet deadlines. Certified fork lift operator.
03/2002 to 07/2006Sheet Metal FabricatorKratos Defense And Security - Loyalhanna , PARead and interpret drawings to fabricate sheet metal parts with very tight tolerances. Set up and use cnc laser, cnc punch press, and/or hand held plasma cutter to cut parts out of sheet metal. Form parts on a cnc press brake. Use micrometers, calipers, and compass to measure parts and maintain tolerance over a production run. Use fork lift to load and unload machinery. Perform preventitive maintenance on machinery.
1998High School DiplomaChopticon High School - City, State, U.S.
2013Journeyman: Sheet MetalUnion Apprenticeship school - City, State, U.S.2nd in my class of 80+. Competed in international apprenticeship contest in Las Vegas after winning local competition.