Thomas A. McKernan

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Bensalem Pa, **020

267-***-****)

Objective :

To secure a motivating, Challenging and rewarding position where experience, education, a focus on detail and proven growth capabilities can be effectively utilized at a position where the opportunity for advancement is offered.

Summary of Qualifications :

Ability to train, motivate and discipline personnel. Plan, implement, coordinate and supervise the activities of subordinates. Ability to identify problem areas and causes quickly and generate solutions, implementing corrective action with minimal confusion. Assure compliance with company policies and procedures. Creative custom fabricator. Willing and excited to learn something new when the opportunity is presented. Skilled in MIG and Stick welding. 1F,2F,3F,4F and 1G,2G,3G processes. Air arching, and burning/cutting torch. Soldering. Experienced custom sheet metal fabricator. Experienced with all hand and power tools, equipment and machinery. Experienced and proficient with forklift, scissor lifts, and high reach platforms. Productive … Computer literate

Education :

Arch Bishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia Pa, 19154 Diploma awarded June 1984

Professional highlights :

2/2012 to Present

Mike Kobithens Commercial roofing Inc. Churchville Pa 18966

Responsibilities : Sheet metal fabrications. Custom fabrications of edge metal, gutters and drain boxes to be installed on commercial buildings, flashings and counter flashings. Skylight production for residential row homes. Warehousing and public sales.

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8/2011 to 1/2012

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Philadelphia Pa.

Responsibilities : Welder/shipbuilder … construction of new oil tankers.

Trained as a welder at ‘on site’ welding school and AWS certified for the construction of oil tanker ships. Trained in MIG/Flux core and stick welding, air arch welding processes. Trained in Torch burning and cutting. Passed all AWS certifications on first testing.

10/2009 to 5/2011

Rhino Cable services Inc. Malvern Pa, 19355

Responsibilities : Installation of Micro-duct pathways for the use in fiber optic cable industry.

6/2006 to7/2009

Aarron Overhead door Inc. Feasterville Pa. (installation mechanic),

North Hills Construction Glenside PA, : Roof mechanic

Fiola Contracting Holland Pa : Home remodeling

Edward Catti Roofing, Vinland NJ, : Roof Mechanic

11/2005 to 5/2006

United refrigeration Inc. New Orleans LA : Reconstruction of warehouse and office space damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

1/1993 to 10/2005

Mike Kobithens Commercial Roofing Inc. Churchville PA 18966

Responsibilities : Sheet metal fabricator/Roof mechanic. Worked installing various roof systems, both Commercial and residential. Hot asphalt, EPDM rubber, TPO heat welding. Tear offs, corrugated deck replacement. Production of Galvanized sheet metal skylights for sales to local roofing supply companies and to the general public.

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7/1990 to 2/1993 Beer Hut distributors. Warehouse/forklift operator.

6/1989 to 5/1990 Alumax Aluminum Inc. Shipping coordinator/fabricator of shower doors.

5/1988 to 5/1989 Atlantic drives and bearings Inc. Machine shop/ shipping coordinator. Bridgeport and lathe operator, drill press on the boring of sprockets and bearings and fabrication of drive shafts.

8/1984 to 4/1988 Brownell Electro Inc. Trevose Pa

Warehouse manager

Responsibilities : managed all aspects of 19000 sq. ft warehouse. Supervised 5 subordinates involved with all aspects of shipping UPS, US mail, and common carriers freight as well as the supervision of receiving department. Common carrier rate negotiations, routing and dispatching. Inventory control and consolidation. Extensive public sales.

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