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Brett Kath

Danvers,IL

Summary

Hardworking plumbing apprentice bringing in 8+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Equipment Operator

Kath Farms
05.2010 - Current
  • Completed pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment and performed preventive maintenance as needed.
  • Ran tractors, combines and harvesters at different times to meet crop demands.
  • Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.

Plumber's Apprentice

Heartland Irrigation and Plumbing
11.2021 - 11.2024
  • Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
  • Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
  • Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
  • Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.

Plumbing Apprentice

Kern Plumbing
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
  • Organized and moved materials from truck to job site to support project requirements.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

Plumbing Apprentice

Prather Plumbing and Heating
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.

House Framer

McWilliams Construction
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.

Concrete Laborer

Freedom StoneMakers
05.2012 - 08.2014
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.

Education

GED -

Regional Office of Education
Normal, IL

Skills

  • Harvest operations
  • Concrete formwork
  • Fixture repair
  • Hand-tool proficiency
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Plumbing equipment installation
  • Water heater maintenance

Timeline

Plumber's Apprentice

Heartland Irrigation and Plumbing
11.2021 - 11.2024

Plumbing Apprentice

Kern Plumbing
10.2018 - 08.2022

Plumbing Apprentice

Prather Plumbing and Heating
08.2016 - 09.2018

House Framer

McWilliams Construction
08.2014 - 08.2016

Concrete Laborer

Freedom StoneMakers
05.2012 - 08.2014

Farm Equipment Operator

Kath Farms
05.2010 - Current

GED -

Regional Office of Education
Brett Kath