Sheet Metal Quality Assurance

347-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Newport News, VA 23602

SUMMARY

Above average Sheet metal professional with 20 years of fabricating machine operation and project requirements analysis. Honesty and wholesome Journeyman and Sheet Metal professional who is well versed in taking on the responsibility of supervising apprentices and fabrication and installation procedures. Proficient in custom design and architectural, commercial and industrial metalworks. Resourceful, and engaging forward thinking, go getter with vision; having a solid understanding of accounting principles, and concrete analytical and qualitative abilities. Highly competent; possessing the ability to develop, inspire, and motivate; leading teams to effectively achieve organizational goals. Amazing work performance and Knowledgeable in use of economic; financial; market; and industry data; to understand and improve desired results. Competent in identifying; analyzing problems/potential problems; thus implementing decisions that aids organization in achieving objectives. Achieve; and maintain internal benchmarks for each asset within assigned portfolio. Possess strong time management skills/prioritize wisely. Highly experienced Sheet Metal Journeyman with a strong knowledge base in operating hand and power tools and shearing machinery. Detail-oriented and precise as well. Carefully construct work with systematic approaches and advanced manual dexterity. Work closely with customers to understand needs and meet strict technical and aesthetic specifications. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Takes a personal responsibility in being skilled enough to work under pressure and adapt to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

SKILLS

Sheet Metal Drafting

Plastic Welding Expertise

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Ventilation Expert

Architectural Sheet Metal Knowledge

Sign Fabrication

Ventilation Expert

Technical Expertise

Skilled Journeyman

Blueprint Reading

Power Tool Use

Metal Cutting Safety

Conflict Resolution

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Supervision & Leadership

CAD

Microsoft Project

Data Analysis

Budgeting/Forecasting

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Mechanical Drawing

Problem Resolution

PPE Use

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EXPERIENCE

Sheet Metal Apprentice Program

Local 28 Queens, NY

01/2005 - 01/2010

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· Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently.

· Operated drill presses, milling machines, rivet, and hardware presses safely and correctly.

· Soldered and bolted connections applied insulation and inspected assemblies and installation.

· Measured and inspected parts with calipers, scales, and micrometers.

· Skillfully marked, engraved, and embossed designs into unique and mass-production items.

· Computed labor and materials expenses to correctly estimate work costs for customers.

· Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.

· Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.

· Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.

· Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.

· Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.

· Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.

Union Sheet Metal Journeyman Cardholder

Local 28 Brooklyn, NY

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· Referred to manuals, blueprints, and drawings to obtain accurate information for sheet metal project completion.

· Maintained machinery and tool work in compliance with company standards and required health and safety guidelines.

· Maintained strict quality requirements using scales, calipers, and micrometers.

· Cut, shaped and bent metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures with accuracy and precision.

· Analyzed required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to correctly fabricate and install products and parts.

· Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently.

· Effectively executed the installation of assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating/air conditioning ducts, and furnace casing.

· Examined materials during processing to verify cut accuracy and worker skill.

· Operated drill presses, milling machines, rivet, and hardware presses safely and correctly.

· Lifted and moved items weighing over 50 pounds.

Sheet Metal Foreman

Local 28 Brooklyn, NY

01/2012 - 01/2017

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Supervise and coordinate activities of craft workers and subcontractors.

Interpret specifications, blueprints, and work orders. Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.

Establish and adjust work schedules based on equipment, materials, and capabilities of personnel.

Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.

Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.

Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.

Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.

Monitored job site parts and equipment.

Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.

Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.

Assigned rotating work schedules to maximize coverage and maintain productivity.

Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements and successfully complete projects.

Heating and Cooling Technician

Professional Heating and Cooling Norfolk, Virginia

01/2017 - 01/2018

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Repaired, adjusted or replaced defective HVAC elements to bring systems back to full functionality.

Wired both line and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment.

Performed installation, testing, maintenance and repair of smoke control systems

Maintained safe working environment with proper execution of HVAC guidelines and usage of PPE equipment.

Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers.

Used troubleshooting methods on HVAC components to diagnose and repair heat pumps, fireplace, geothermal, furnaces and air conditioning equipment.

Supervised subcontractors during work task completion on job sites.

Examined environmental control and stationary systems to diagnose problems.

Installed refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems, positioning compressors, motors and other components in accordance with design specifications.

Identified non-productive situations and sought solutions to problems.

Reported problems with company tools and vehicles to crew foreman for quick resolution.

Lead Mechanic/Sheet Metal Foreman

Colonna Shipyard Norfolk, VA

01/2018 - 01/2021

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Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.

Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.

Maintained compliance with company standards and required health and safety guidelines.

Effectively manage a diverse workforce, inclusive of 14 subcontractors, vendors, and regular staff.

Shaped and straightened twisted metal items to correct damage and restore ideal appearances.

Cut, shaped and bent metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures.

Analyzed required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to correctly fabricate and install products and parts.

Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently.

Bent, fitted and brazed pipes according to precise specifications.

Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.

Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.

Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.

Skillfully marked, engraved and embossed designs into unique and mass-production items.

Effective in troubleshooting/repairing of various mechanical equipment's, inclusive of ANSI pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, gear boxes, and agitators.

Installation of below deck auxiliaries, evaporators, stills, heat pumps, condensers,

and boilers.

Removal, repair, and modification of various types of marine shipboard equipment/systems; inclusive of valves, pumps, hydraulics, turbines, reduction gears, and generators.

Effectively demonstrate knowledge of needed materials, such as bronze, brass, steel, aluminum, and stainless steel in fabrications and repairs.

Execute managerial, technical, and analytical oversight decisions for successful program implementation and management.

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport, VA

01/2022 - Current

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Fabricated and adjusted component parts with shop and on-site tools.

Aligned and balanced overall structures and component parts by using precision instruments.

Inspected existing systems to identify maintenance needs and plan skilled repairs.

Troubleshot problems with components to identify root causes of failures.

Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.

Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.

Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.

Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Restaurant Owner

Entrepreneurship Brooklyn, NY

01/2010 - 01/2012

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Made weekly employee schedules, assigned work tasks and regularly checked quality and productivity of team members.

Administered finances and led business operations by running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.

Managed and supervised 10 employees.

Managed annual operating budget up to $1,000,000.

Exercised strong analytical/problem skills with high ability in exercising independent judgement and decision making.

Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.

Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.

Reviewed sales and activity reports to measure productivity and meet company performance targets.

Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.

Managed food preparation, guest interaction, quality control and customer relations.

Located relevant vendors, set up schedules and coordinated delivery, storage and organization of inventory.

Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.

Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Certification: Apprenticeship

Sheet Metal Worker's Int'l Association, Brooklyn, NY

2011

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Certification: OSHA 30 Construction Safety/Health

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Brooklyn, NY

2011

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Certification: Sheet Metal/Air Conditioning

The International Training Institute, Brooklyn, NY

2011

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High School Diploma

Martin Luther King Jr High School, Brooklyn, NY

Licensed: TWIC CERTIFICATION 2011

Licensed: NAVSEA - 2011

Licensed: FORKLIFT LICENSE – 2011

Certification: Association for Project Management (APM)

1991

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Randy Deans

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