Aaron Lopez
Hesperia
Summary
Experienced construction professional with 15 years in the industry, specializing in sheet metal work, HVAC installation, and project supervision. Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, mechanical drawings, and submittals, with hands-on experience on a variety of commercial, industrial, and educational construction projects. Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate with contractors and engineers, and complete projects on time, safely, and to high-quality standards. Recognized as a hard-working, results-driven professional committed to efficiency, safety, and craftsmanship.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Foreman
Westland Mechanical
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of sheet metal crews (10 workers) on commercial projects.
- Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.
- Measured, fabricated, and laid out rectangular and round duct systems according to blueprints and SMACNA standards.
- Interpreted mechanical details, submittals, and RFIs to ensure accurate HVAC system installation on school construction projects.
- Coordinated with project managers, engineers, and general contractors to clarify design changes and field conditions.
- Completed full HVAC system upgrade at Irwin Elementary School, overseeing ductwork modifications, equipment change-outs, and system improvements.
- Completed HVAC sheet metal installation for new construction project at Serrano Intermediate School.
Sheet Metal Apprentice
Dynamic Systems, Inc.
Dallas, TX
04.2012 - 01.2013
Sheet Metal Apprentice
JCT Mechanical
Lancaster, CA
09.2010 - 03.2012
- Assisted journeyman sheet metal workers in fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing sheet metal products and HVAC systems
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications
Sheet Metal Journeyman
ACCO Engineered Systems
Pasadena Ca
01.2013 - 2024
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate layout and installation
- Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products including HVAC duct systems, fittings, flashing, and custom metal components
Education
High School Diploma -
Hesperia High School
Hesperia, CACompletion of Sheet Metal Appernticeship - Sheet Metal
Local 105 Sheet Metal Appernticeship
Baldwin Park, CA09.2020
Skills
- Union Apprenticeship Completion
- Blueprint & Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
- Project Coordination with General Contractors
- OSHA 30 Certified – Construction safety and compliance
- Experienced in both retrofit projects and new construction, managing HVAC sheet metal installations from planning through completion
Timeline
Sheet Metal Foreman
Westland Mechanical
06.2024 - Current
Sheet Metal Journeyman
ACCO Engineered Systems
01.2013 - 2024
Sheet Metal Apprentice
Dynamic Systems, Inc.
04.2012 - 01.2013
Sheet Metal Apprentice
JCT Mechanical
09.2010 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Hesperia High School
Completion of Sheet Metal Appernticeship - Sheet Metal
Local 105 Sheet Metal Appernticeship