Sheet Metal Project
Resume:
Derek Behm
Peoria IL 61604
**********@*****.***
Summary
Highly talented Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker in search of a new employment with a stable
company in which I can enhance my skills and become a valued team member.
Highlights
• 15 years of experience
• Profound knowledge of all machines and tools used in sheet metal process
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• No fear of heights
• Through knowledge of STICK, MIG, and TIG welding
• Architectural sheet metal expert
• Remarkable knowledge of fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal
products and equipment
• Ability of read and comprehend blueprint drawings
Experience
Union Roofing Company-Chenoa IL
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
2012, 2013 and 2015
• Completed several projects with this company
• Performed sheet metal repairs on various schools, churches, and other commercial buildings
• Completed the Architectural metal work of the Gordman’s in East Peoria
• Finished the metal roof of the new HyVee in Bloomington
Nations Roofing Company-Waukesha WI
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
2011
• Installed insulated interlocking panels on the exterior of the Caterpillar Visitors Center
• Installed the insulated interlocking panels on the exterior of the Peoria Riverfront Museum
• Lifted the over 200 lb panels one at a time by hand up to the table
• Measured and cut each one to the correct length
• Hoisted each panel into position on the side of the building
• Drilled and attached each panel with clips to hold in position
Johnson Contracting Company, Inc-Davenport IA
2008-2010
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
• Performed HVAC work on the new addition of OSF Milestone Building and Childrens Hospital
• Installed the air handling systems
• Unloaded over 250 semi-trailer trucks of materials throughout the course of the project
• Coordinated with 7 other building trades so all could perform their jobs correctly
• Installed ventilation throughout the 465,000 ft of the new addition
• Read and comprehend the blueprint drawings
J.A. Fitch, Inc-Peoria IL
2007-2008
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
• Installed a standing seam roof at Bradley University
• Completed the installation of the ventilation at the Caterpillar proving grounds
• Installed the remodeled ventilation at the Caterpillar facility in East Peoria
• Installed 20 heating units that were lifted by helicopter to the roof at Caterpillar in Morton
• Removed the old pitch and rock roof, cut the hole in the metal deck and then installed the
prefabricated curb to correctly install the heating units
Peoria Roofing Company-Peoria IL
2002-2006
Apprentice/Journeyman/Foreman
• Completed my 4 year apprenticeship
• Finished the architectural metal work at Embassy Suites and Convention Center in East Peoria
• Promoted to Foreman on the Embassy Suites project and was given a 3-6 man crew
depending on the work load
• Measured, designed, and ordered the materials needed for this project
• Fabricated and installed the siding and standing seam roof
• Finished the trim, gutter, downspouts, soffit and fascia, and the roof jacks
• This project was completed in 14 months
• Being the Foreman on this project, I attended contractor, safety, and update meetings as well
as blueprint change meetings
• Also worked directly with the contractor’s job superintendent
Education
Sheet Metal Workers International Local #1
Apprenticeship completion/Journeyman status: Sheet Metal Work
2002-2006
• Completed the “A card” apprenticeship
• Completed required classroom hours 2 nights per week during normal school year
• Accumulated required on the job training hours by working full time year round at Peoria
Roofing Company
• Coursework in Arc and MIG welding, blueprint reading, advanced trigonometry, duct work, and
architectural fabrication
• OSHA Hazard Communication 4 hour
• OSHA 10 hour
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