Bennie L. Ford

**** **** **** *** ****** • Chicago, Illinois 60624 • 773-***-**** • ad10qk@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Self-motivated professional with progressive experience in fabrication, installation, troubleshooting and servicing of HVAC ventilation systems, including sheet metal fabrication, welding, installation and assembly. Possess training and thorough knowledge of architectural sheet metal, MIG welding and fabrication tools. Manage diverse project schedules, assess plans and develop strategies to exceed goals. Strong management skills to assess projects, monitor quality, review processes and meet project timelines.

• Field Installations • Heating/Air Conditioning • Repair/Installation

• Schematics • Sheet Metal Fabrication • Troubleshooting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMBER MECHANICAL, Alsip, Illinois 2019 to Present

Sheetmetal Journeyman

Select appropriate type of sheet metal, such as galvanized steel, copper and aluminum. Measure appropriate size of sheet metal. Cut sheet metal by hand or using power shears. Cut into shapes to be used in heating and air conditioning ducts as well as architectural elements. Interpret blueprints to decide where ducts will be installed. Bend ducts to form shapes. Weld, solder or rivet metal together. Install ready-made ducts. Work with composite, fiberglass, plastics and other nonmetallic materials. CES MECHANICAL, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 2013 to 2017 and 2016 to 2018 Sheetmetal Journeyman

Operated fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls to cut bend, block and form or straighten materials. Installed assemblies in supportive framework. Used scribers, dividers and squares to mark dimensions on materials. Coordinated jobs to ensure timely completion of all ducts. Analyzed and resolved work problems.

F.E. MORAN, Northbrook, Illinois 2017

Sheetmetal Journeyman

Fabricated and installed HVAC and diverse refrigeration ductwork in buildings and rooftops. Accurately interpreted blueprints and schematics diagrams in accordance with assembly specifications. Operated power saws, drill presses, hand and power shears, pan and box brakes. AMS, Woodridge, Illinois 2016 to 2017

Sheetmetal Journeyman

Notable installations include Untied Center, Chicago Blackhawks training facility and Rush Hospital. TUSHALL ENGINEERING, Burr Ridge, Illinois 2015 to 2016 Sheetmetal Journeyman

Fabricated and installed architectural sheet metal and flashing on commercial and industrial buildings. Accurately interpreted blueprints and schematics diagrams in accordance with assembly specifications. STRAIGHT LINE ERECTORS, INC., Hickory Hills, Illinois 2012 Sheetmetal Journeyman

Fabricated and installed architectural sheet metal. Notable installation include Water Reclamation Plant - Stickney.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SHEET METAL WORKERS UNION #73, Chicago, Illinois

Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

Construction Organization membership Education

U S DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Chicago, Illinois

Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

CARPENTERS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING FUND, Chicago, Illinois Scaffold Training Partnership, Scaffold Erector Qualification ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

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