Alexis Gonzalez
Rice
Summary
Precision-focused Sheet Metal Worker known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in fabrication, and blueprint reading to ensure projects meet exact specifications. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, contributing to successful project completion within tight deadlines. A Skilled worker with background in fabricating, installing, and repairing sheet metal products. Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and use tools efficiently, ensuring precision in all tasks. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in various work environments contribute to successful project completions. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sheet Metal Worker
Dove Group
Geismar
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Fabricated and installed sheet metal components for various construction projects.
- Operated machinery including brakes, shears, and plasma cutters effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise measurements.
- Collaborated with project teams to complete installations on schedule.
- Assisted in training apprentices on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Developed solutions for complex sheet metal challenges during installations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety practices.
- Assisted other tradesmen during installation process when necessary.
- Installed flashings, louvers and dampers to complete HVAC systems.
- Cleaned up worksite upon completion of projects to ensure safety standards were met.
- Followed safety protocols when working with hazardous materials including asbestos insulation.
- Constructed frameworks from angle iron sections for support of various pieces of equipment.
- Completed paperwork documenting project progress and hours worked on each job.
- Fabricated, assembled and installed sheet metal products, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings.
- Cut materials using manual shears or automated cutting machines.
- Measured dimensions of completed workpieces against templates or drawings to verify accuracy.
- Assembled parts into subassemblies or completed units using rivets, bolts or screws.
- Installed prefabricated ventilation systems according to blueprints and and or drawings provided by engineers or architects.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to determine the type of material required for jobs.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Shaped metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
- Repaired and maintained sheet metal products.
- Utilized hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
- Coordinated with other trades, such as plumbing and HVAC, to complete projects efficiently.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
- Provided technical advice regarding design modifications that could improve product performance.
- Fitted seams together by hammering them flat or using a seaming machine.
- Troubleshot problems related to installation issues or faulty designs.
- Fabricated sheet metal components using hand tools and power equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Assembled metal structures and fixtures according to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in production environments.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety.
- Cut sheets of metal into required shapes using hand tools or powered cutting tools.
- Installed ductwork systems for ventilation in commercial buildings.
- Worked with a variety of metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper and brass.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Applied sealants to joints between sections of sheet metal ducts.
- Measured dimensions of completed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Fabricated sheet metal products according to customer specifications and drawings.
- Dismantled damaged units or equipment for repair or replacement of parts.
- Completed paperwork related to production activities such as tracking hours worked per job order.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Installed assemblies in supportive frameworks according to blueprints.
Sheet Metal Apprentice
CSI
Port Allen
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Fabricated sheet metal components using hand tools and machinery.
- Assisted in the installation of HVAC systems in residential buildings.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine project specifications and requirements.
- Collaborated with senior technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency.
- Operated various metalworking equipment including shears, brakes, and welders.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper use of sheet metal forming machines.
- Worked with other tradesmen such as welders or electricians on joint projects.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished product.
- Created templates from paper patterns when needed.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts or reworked faulty assemblies.
- Operated a variety of hand tools such as shears, brakes, punches, drills and grinders to cut, shape, form and assemble sheet metal parts.
- Cut panels from sheets of aluminum or steel using power saws or shears.
- Utilized mathematical skills to calculate the size, quantity and angle required for cutting processes.
- Performed layout, assembly, fitting and welding of sheet metal products according to engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Assembled ductwork systems for air conditioning units according to industry standards.
- Followed all safety regulations while performing tasks with hazardous materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
- Shaped metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
- Installed assemblies in supportive frameworks according to blueprints.
- Coordinated with other trades, such as plumbing and HVAC, to complete projects efficiently.
- Inspected, assembled, and smoothed seams and joints of burred surfaces.
Education
Rice High School
Rice, TXSkills
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- HVAC installation
- Metalworking machinery operation
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Sheet metal bending
- Time management
- Seaming techniques
- Layout development
- Air duct assembly
- Cutting and shearing
- Hand tool proficiency
- Power tool operation
- Mathematical calculations
- Precision measuring
- Metal fabrication
- Ventilation system installation
- Decision-making
- Hand tools usage
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Reliability
- Stress management
- Power tool use
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Safety protocol adherence
- Teamwork
- Metal forming
- Flexibility
- Leadership abilities
- Adaptability
- Sheet metal installation
- Metal cutting
- Finish parts
- Blueprint reading
- Task prioritization
- Active listening
- Material handling
- Detail-oriented
- Layout Skills
- Precision measurement
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
- Multitasking capacity
- Fastening methods
- Technical troubleshooting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sheet Metal Worker
Dove Group
06.2023 - 08.2025
Sheet Metal Apprentice
CSI
03.2022 - 04.2023
Rice High School