Collin Skinner
Lawton,MI
Summary
Skilled in commercial air handling installation and demonstrating exceptional teamwork, I excelled at Kalamazoo Mechanical Inc., mastering complex HVAC systems and enhancing safety compliance. My proactive approach and ability to quickly learn from seasoned professionals significantly contributed to project successes, showcasing my dedication to both technical proficiency and collaborative work environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial HVAC Apprentice
Kalamazoo Mechanical Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Loaded and carried materials to facilitate transport at construction sites.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
Fleet Automotive Apprentice
HS Fleet Services LLC.
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Dismantled faulty assemblies to repair or replace worn or damaged parts.
- Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, and electrical assemblies.
- Replaced gaskets, flushed coolant and performed tune-ups as part of minor vehicle maintenance.
- Maintained spare parts inventory and ordered more parts to sustain spare parts stock.
- Conducted road tests on vehicles per to verify safe operating order of vehicle.
- Raised vehicle on hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
Education
Associates of Occupational Tech Studies - HVAC/R
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI04-2025
Skills
- Commercial jobsite experience
- Pipe fitting
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Safety guidelines compliance
- Finish work
- Commercial air handling installation
- Blueprint reading
- Cooling systems
- Unit installation
- Ventilation systems
Certification
- Universal EPA
- Qualified Signal & Rig Person
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Commercial HVAC Apprentice
Kalamazoo Mechanical Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Fleet Automotive Apprentice
HS Fleet Services LLC.
09.2021 - 12.2022
Associates of Occupational Tech Studies - HVAC/R
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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