MICHAEL J. GRABOWSKI
Boca Raton, FL 3387 Cellular 561-***-****
Job Objective Seeking a position utilizing my skills and experience
Work Related ( Trained and experienced in mig (GMAW), plate/pipe,
plasma arc cutter and stick (SMAW)
Skills & Abilities ( Strong carpentry skills - interior and
exterior with (23+) years cabinetry experience
( Able to read blueprints, work orders
( Skilled in woodworking and furniture restoration
( Back ground in sheet metal work (angle brackets, fire damps,
etc.)
( Insulation experience; boilers, chill pipes, etc.
( Able to perform millwork and production jobs, driver and
customer service experience
Educational Diploma - Welding Technology/Certificate - Welding Technology
2009-2010
Background McDowell Technical Community College Marion, North Carolina
Completed 39 credit hours
Grade Point Average: 3.7/4.0 scale
Employment
History Woodworker/Driver 2012-2015
HP Refinishing, Incorporated Boca Raton, Florida
( Stripped antique furniture, built and installed cabinets, cut
crown molding, sanding and caning
( Modified drawers, runners, toe kicks; stain work, lacquer
finish splashes
( Worked closely with interior decorator fulfilling orders for
multi-million dollar homes
( Handled customer relations, marketing, cost estimates, and
customer satisfaction
( Performed miscellaneous work including cabinetry and hardwood
floor repairs
( Cut and built stair risers and treads; stripped, sanded and
refinished floors
Welder 2008
Superior Machine Marion, North Carolina
( Repaired rock crushers; ground and air arc gauged worn areas,
cracks on box frames
( Build-up worn areas of metal using root passes, stringer beads,
weaves, etc.
( Set up machines (Lincoln-Miller), GMAW, SMAW and air arc
gauging; cutting torch and wash torched scrap metal
Sheet Metal Worker 2006 - 2007
Perfect Air Control Marion, North Carolina
( Maintained work station; built boxes for fire dampers for
commercial use
( Operated rivet machine, side arms; adjusted and cut metal,
measuring and inspecting for accuracy
( Pop springs for sheet metal curtain frames, drill holes, cut
angle brackets and weld switches
( Perform inventory; worked in PHL and LPD departments
Builder 2003 - 2004
Ferguson Copeland Morganton, North Carolina
( Shaped furniture legs; mold skirts, veneered custom ordered
tables
( Performed repair work - filling and sanding parts
( Built custom samples for market
Furniture 2002-2003
Sunniland Patio,Inc. Boca Raton, FL
( Repaired patio furniture; sling work, straps, umbrellas,
paint/touch up
( Delivery and installations
Woodworker/Driver 1987 - 2002
HP Refinishing, Incorporated Boca Raton, Florida
( Stripped antique furniture, built and installed cabinets, cut
crown molding
( Modified drawers, runners, toe kicks; stain work, lacquer
finish splashes
( Worked closely with interior decorator fulfilling orders for
multi-million dollar homes
( Handled customer relations, marketing, cost estimates, and
customer satisfaction
( Performed miscellaneous work including cabinetry and hardwood
floor repairs
( Cut and built stair risers and treads; stripped, sanded and
refinished floors
Personal ( Good eye for detail; well organized and skilled in setting
priorities
Qualifications ( Highly effective in developing a productive work
environment
( Committed to excellent service and customer satisfaction
( Able to oversee large projects and follow through to completion
( Ability to relate easily with all kinds of people
( Strength in recognizing, analyzing and solving problems
References Available upon Request