David Shaw
Denver,CO
Summary
Resourceful candidate eager to utilize technical and mechanical skills. Adept at identifying and solving problems with a good understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting, and repair. Flexible and adaptable with physical stamina to work in demanding environments as I develop into a licensed Journeyman Electrician.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
First Year Electrical Apprentice
Southface Renewables LLC
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Completed 2 full Panel swaps on a house that contained 58 circuits and was back-fed by a 120-panel Solar Grid producing 40kw of DC Solar inverted to AC power.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
Amazon Delivery Driver
GHG Transport LLC, FTA Transport
07.2024 - 03.2025
- This is a role I've done before and am holding while I transition through schooling and into a better path for a career as an electrical apprentice.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Practiced embracing the pressure of a heavy workload without losing efficiency over a 10-hour shift, particularly during Christmas peak.
Air Balancer Apprentice
Complete Mechanical Blancing
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Here, I shadow my journeyman across a variety of job sites including Northrop Grumman, Ball Aerospace, Denver Tech Center, Downtown Denver, Corden Pharmaceutical, Lutheran Hospital and more.
- We test and balance the airflow and/or water of HVAC systems such as Variable Air Volume, Energy Recovery Ventilation, Roof-Top Units, Fan Powered Boxes, Clean Rooms and more.
- Often, we have to take static pressure, amps, volts, equipment data, change sheaves and even calibrate pneumatic actuators and thermostats.
- This job requires an understanding of job site requirements, working alongside other trades at the same time, working with general contractors and superintendents while adding value to journey person.
- I'm trusted with expensive precision measuring equipment, ladders, drills, hand tools, gauges and more.
- Work slowed and I had to leave from lack of hours to cover my bills.
Amazon Delivery Driver
Urbex Logistics LLC
10.2022 - 03.2023
- This is a role I've done before and am holding while I transition through schooling and into a better path for a career.
- Here I'm learning the importance of hitting my role's outlined metrics.
- Customer service beyond interaction with the consumer directly.
- How to place their packages with care, following instructions, outlasting changing weather conditions and still delivering with a sense of quality and excellence.
- Everything I do at Amazon is graded. The driving, the delivering and everything in between.
- My metrics are tested and proven.
- The Union called me off the bench to work for Complete Mechanical Balancing.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 30 miles from home location.
CNC Operator III
Crusoe Energy LLC
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked mostly with Trumpf TruLaser and Trumpf TruPunch using various gauges of sheet metal.
- Jobs cut to spec for electrical boxes and miner tower buildings.
- Maintenance and cleaning of machines.
- Tool changes and set-up.
- Organization of work flow because we ran multiple job orders simultaneously and some reworks took priority over the current job and it was my responsibility to manage the demand on any given day effectively.
- Worked alongside welders and press break operators to in the fabrication department.
- Forklift use daily for loading/unloading material.
- Up to 120" X 60" sheets.
- Print reading and quality checking parts against prints.
- Checking gauge and thickness using calipers to ensure material is correct for the job loaded into the machine at the time.
Deco Area Operator
Excel Personnel (RMMC-MolsonCoors)
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Lock out, Tag out, Try out certified.
- Operate a variety of machines including palletizer, bander, internal coaters and necker in making aluminum cans.
- Daily paperwork and code checks for quality.
- Machine maintaining and troubleshooting as needed.
- Patrol work area throughout shift to check quality of product and cleanliness of equipment.
- Manage my department to keep the production process operating efficiently.
Paint-Line Supervisor / CNC Machinist
Goldberg Brothers Inc.
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Oversee two-man powder-paint department crew (Painter, Line Operator).
- Strategize daily paint list, pull product as raw material, organize by color and begin hanging before briefing crew once they arrive to takeover.
- Once paint line is up and running, I switch to refilling production inventories using a Trumpf tube laser and/or Haas Lathe CNC machine.
- Supported paint and machine shop throughout each shift as needed. (Reworking rejected parts, sand-blasting, grinding steel, etc)
- Combi-lift and forklift experience for loading / unloading material (Bundle lengths up to 21').
- Began as line operator, then trained as a powder-painter before being promoted to CNC machining with oversight supervision of the paint department.
CNC Machinist
MKS Instruments
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Developing hands-on skills in print reading, precision measuring (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, RA checks, Depth Gauges, ID gauges) GD&T, lathe/mill operation, setting-up machines, including live-tooling, while adhering to a variety of unique programs, and the importance of quality control under tight tolerances as low as 0.001 of an inch.
- Active problem solving required daily, as each operation requires appropriate troubleshooting to ensure the accuracy of each part according to print specifications.
- Utilizing the tools around the machine shop to deliver quality parts such as deburring, buffing, trimming inserts, and polishing.
- Chosen by management to take part in a secret operative within the company, that required signing a non-disclosure agreement, as a result of my attention to detail and reliability towards my work.
- Operated several 3-axis, 24-tool, Okuma lathes, a Mori Sieki NLX2500SY lathe, and an Okuma 3-axis mill.
Production Operator III
Coca-Cola North America
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the functioning of 5 industrial palletizing and shrink-wrap machines.
- Accountable for the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of equipment, including adjustments for changeovers.
- Visually inspect all incoming materials and outgoing products and make minor corrections as needed.
- Perform and evaluate package integrity tests.
- Monitor computer terminals to keep current with the status of all other production stations.
- Identify and report major machine problems to maintenance personnel when necessary.
- Train and oversee incoming operators and/or temporary hires as directed.
- Assist forklift drivers with lower-level issues such as bad pallets, slip sheets and stretch wrap change outs.
Amazon Delivery Associate
HOOAH! Express Carriers
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Responsible for the appropriate handling & delivery of incoming packages to homes, retail locations and businesses.
- Utilized Amazon's FLEX handheld technology app to manage my daily delivery process.
- Safely operated a high-roof Mercedes Sprinter van that extended up to a length of 24-feet.
- Climbed in and out of the vehicle as well as up and down stairs throughout my shift.
Machine Operator II
Softpath System LLC (Coca-Cola contract)
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted lead operator with the set-up and operation of casing and palletizing machines.
- Learned manufacturing and production guidelines in order to maintain quality standards.
- Completed weekly cleanings of machine equipment upon shutdown days.
- Became successfully trained and prepared to oversee production machines without supervision.
- Practiced troubleshooting & effective decision-making in a face-paced environment.
Inside Sales / Counter Sales
Superior Pool Products - Denver (PoolCorp)
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Learned the needs of the customers and their buying habits in order to recommend specific products and solutions.
- Assisted the customer in checking and loading merchandise purchased at the counter.
- Educated customers about terminology, features and benefits of products in order to improve customer satisfaction.
- Operated a forklift daily handling heavy loads of product, including 20ft bundles of pvc pipe and rebar.
Inside Sales / Counter Sales
Superior Pool Products - Tampa (PoolCorp)
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Established relationships with customers by assisting walk-in & phone customers.
- Represented the company in a professional manner.
- Processed, pulled, and distributed customer products quickly and efficiently.
- Accurately performed data entry of sales orders.
- Assisted in receiving, shipping, and general warehouse duties including inventory cycle counting.
- Operated a forklift daily handling heavy loads of product, including 20ft bundles of pvc pipe and rebar.
Education
Electrical Installations Certificate - Electrical
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO05-2025
OSHA-1910 & Medical First-Aid Certification - OSHA
Colorado Sheet Metal Workers JATC
Denver, CO12-2023
AutoCAD Certificate - AutoCAD I, AutoCAD II
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO08.2023
High School Diploma -
Putnam City Original High School
OKC, OK05.2010
Skills
- Operational oversight
- Blueprint interpretation
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Operational proficiency in machinery
- Skilled in forklift handling
- Raw Material Handling
- Strong organizational skills
- Electrical Wiring (Certified)
- Electrical Rough-in
- Electrical Trim-Out
- Understanding of National Electrical Code regulations
- Electrical safety
Accomplishments
- Achieved 4.0 GPA by completing Electrical Installations I and II, National Electrical Code I and Electrical Constructions & Planning with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 2 staff members.
- Earned Honors status at Red Rocks Community College as I continue my trade schooling in the Electrical industry.
- Active Colorado Electrical Apprentice Card APE.9975469
Key Qualifications
- Management / Supervision
- CNC Machining, including Set-Ups
- Precision Measuring
- Caliper
- Micrometer
- Print / Blueprint Reading
- GD&T
- Powder-Coat Painting
- Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out
- Proven competency in machine operation
- Quality Control
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Attentive to detail
- Team-minded
- Forklift, Combilift proficient
- Raw Material Handling
- Organization
- Machine Shop / Deburring / Polishing / Buffing
- Electrical Wiring
- Rough-in
- Trim-Out
- National Electrical Code
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
First Year Electrical Apprentice
Southface Renewables LLC
03.2025 - 06.2025
Amazon Delivery Driver
GHG Transport LLC, FTA Transport
07.2024 - 03.2025
Air Balancer Apprentice
Complete Mechanical Blancing
03.2023 - 08.2023
Amazon Delivery Driver
Urbex Logistics LLC
10.2022 - 03.2023
CNC Operator III
Crusoe Energy LLC
11.2021 - 10.2022
Deco Area Operator
Excel Personnel (RMMC-MolsonCoors)
10.2021 - 02.2022
Paint-Line Supervisor / CNC Machinist
Goldberg Brothers Inc.
08.2021 - 10.2021
CNC Machinist
MKS Instruments
05.2021 - 08.2021
Amazon Delivery Associate
HOOAH! Express Carriers
10.2020 - 02.2021
Production Operator III
Coca-Cola North America
06.2020 - 05.2021
Machine Operator II
Softpath System LLC (Coca-Cola contract)
05.2020 - 10.2020
Inside Sales / Counter Sales
Superior Pool Products - Denver (PoolCorp)
06.2019 - 10.2019
Inside Sales / Counter Sales
Superior Pool Products - Tampa (PoolCorp)
04.2019 - 06.2019
Electrical Installations Certificate - Electrical
Red Rocks Community College
OSHA-1910 & Medical First-Aid Certification - OSHA
Colorado Sheet Metal Workers JATC
AutoCAD Certificate - AutoCAD I, AutoCAD II
Red Rocks Community College
High School Diploma -
Putnam City Original High School
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