Daniel Anderson
Arena,WI
Summary
I was employed by the U.W. Madison as Sheet Metal Journeyman for over 30 years. I have learned many skills over the years through my career and through being a home owner. I am looking to obtain employment where I can utilize my skills and experience.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Member Services Team Member
Costco
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility by rotating between various positions as needed.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by conducting regular security audits and addressing vulnerabilities.
- Checking for customer membership cards upon entrance.
- Checking receipts against cart contents upon customer departure.
- Assisting cashiers.
- Store walks for security and safety.
- Parking lot security.
- Temperature checks for coolers, freezers and products.
Deli Worker
Walmart
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the deli counter.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Reduced food waste by monitoring product freshness and rotating stock effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Exhibited strong multitasking skills by simultaneously assisting multiple customers while maintaining a clean workstation.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Assisted customers in selecting deli products, offering suggestions for meal planning and preparation.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Improved customer wait times with efficient slicing techniques for meats and cheeses while maintaining precision in portion control.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure seamless operation during peak hours.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences.
- Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
- Maximized shelf life of perishable items through proper storage methods following company guidelines.
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in accommodating unexpected changes in scheduling or workload.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Sheetmetal Journeyman
University Of Wisconsin Physcial Plant
07.1990 - 10.2021
- Coordinated projects, designed, measured, fabricated, welded, finished and installed sheet metal for University Physical Plant and UW Campus buildings. Madison.
- Worked with and for other trades and maintenance mechanics on projects of repair and maintenance.
- Maintained roofs, located leaks, and repaired flat roofs, (rubber, hot tar and metal roofs).
- Repaired and made improvements on air handling units. (Furnaces and air conditioners).
- Communicate, coordinate, and schedule with other trades for each project as needed.
- Participated in pre-construction meetings to discuss potential challenges or issues that may arise during the construction phase of projects involving sheet metal components.
- Assisted project management teams with scheduling, budgeting, and tracking progress on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in both fabrication and installation processes, resulting in fewer callbacks or complaints from clients.
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of sheet metal principles to troubleshoot issues efficiently, minimizing downtime during project execution.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines through efficient prioritization of tasks and excellent time management skills.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest advancements in sheet metal techniques and materials through regular attendance at industry conferences and workshops.
- Improved overall job quality with precise installation of ductwork and other sheet metal components in commercial and residential settings.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and bending sheet metal for various applications.
- Maximized project success by coordinating with HVAC technicians during the installation process of air conditioning systems.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance for longer-lasting performance, reducing repair costs over time.
- Streamlined production processes by maintaining equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines and implementing appropriate safety measures during projects.
- Contributed to successful project completion through effective communication with architects, engineers, general contractors, and clients.
- Facilitated accurate cost estimates for projects using knowledge of materials required and labor involved in completing specific tasks.
- Established a reputation for top-notch craftsmanship while consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations regarding product quality and installation timelines.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, collaborating effectively with team members to find solutions.
- Enhanced project efficiency by managing sheet metal fabrication tasks, adhering to industry standards and safety protocols.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Nailed and welded pieces into place by securing paneled edges and machine-made molding to structures.
Education
No Degree - Computer Programing
MATC
MadisonUW Sheet Metal Additional Training
Sheet Metal Journeyman - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
MATC
Madison, WI05.1995
Skills
- Bending Techniques
- Air Duct Assembly
- Power Tools Operation
- Custom fabrication
- Gutter Installation
- Field measurements
- Flashing Installation
- Precision measuring
- Fastening Systems
- Supervisory skills
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Welding Techniques
- Mathematical Calculations
- Production Scheduling
- Project Estimation
- Ventilation Systems
- Layout Development
- Roofing Systems
- Computer-Aided Design
- HVAC Installation
- Sheet Metal Repair
- Aluminum Fabrication
- Riveting Techniques
- Stainless Steel Fabrication
- Copper Fabrication
- Structural Frameworks
- Job Site Coordination
- Galvanized Steel Fabrication
- Architectural Sheet Metal
- Seaming Methods
- Power Tool Operation
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Metal Fabrication
- Power tool safety
- Power tool use
- MIG welding
- Assembly sequencing
- Welding
- Product Assembly
- AutoCAD
- Equipment Maintenance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Emergency protocols
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Surface Polishing
- Fork Lift
- Asbestos Supervisor
- CPR
- Boom Truck Operation
- Roofing: (Rubber, hot tar and metal), cutting roof penetrations, locating leaks, repair
- Hobby woodworking
- Home repairs: appliances, vehicles, plumbing, electrical, gas piping, landscaping, carpentry, remodeling, drywall, (Including hanging, mudding and taping), painting, trouble-shooting and repairing furnace, hot water heater, refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, septic, toilet everything in the house except the well pumpbut did install an auxiliary hand pump to the main waterline, basement wasteline, jackhammered floor and replaced the pipes under the basement floor, replaced plumbing, sinks, faucets Jacked up the sagging corner of the garage by 3 inches
- Installed siding, soffit and fascia
- Installed wood burning stove including venting
- Installed blinds and window coverings
- Installed vinyl flooring
Timeline
Member Services Team Member
Costco
07.2023 - Current
Deli Worker
Walmart
11.2021 - 10.2023
Sheetmetal Journeyman
University Of Wisconsin Physcial Plant
07.1990 - 10.2021
No Degree - Computer Programing
MATC
UW Sheet Metal Additional Training
Sheet Metal Journeyman - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
MATC