Highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bathroom Installer
Kohler Services
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
Perform controlled demolition work to remove existing structures in preparation for new construction.
Make corrections to the wall framing and construct new framing as needed.
Custom-build bathroom spaces for larger, more detailed custom projects.
Replace worn-out valves and replace p-traps with new ones according to code regulations.
Install plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and showers.
Run tests on newly installed fixtures for proper operation.
Installed new water heaters and hot water tanks in residential homes.
Work productively as the leader and help team members drive customer satisfaction and project completion.
Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Maintained a clean working environment throughout the duration of each job.
I managed the service log and scheduled work for technicians.
Owner/General Manager
Texas Gulf State Remodeling and Construction
Richmond, TX
01.2020 - Current
Measure, estimate, and sell home improvement projects, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, patios, home additions, concrete additions, and construction of tiny homes.
Oversees project execution by crew members and specialty trade contractors on phase progress, workmanship, and team performance as well as speak to customers to gain better understanding of scope of project and diagnose problems as they arise, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to customer specifications.
Procure and complete required permit approvals prior to starting projects and managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
Use various carpenter's hand tools such as circular, compound miter saw, wet table saw, portable power tools and various types of measuring instruments.
Complete multiple construction tasks on interior and exterior projects such as millwork, cabinet instillation, finish carpentry, rough framing, flooring instillation, window instillation, doors, siding, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures and drywall finishing.
Complete bathroom demo and installation of bathtubs, showers, custom niche with tile surrounds, vanities and toilets.
Machinist Level II
Finkl Steel
Cypress, Texas
09.2018 - 12.2019
Mill various parts on CNC Daewoo and Lucas HBM Mill various parts on CNC vertical Yama Seiki with Fanuc control
True up forge round bar stock and tum O.D on Lemann horizontal 360" bed manual lathe
Rough mill large forge bar stock on Rockford mills
Tum O.D and I.D on 76" Bullard manual VTL
Create setups and make edits to programs on Fanuc and Num controls
Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
Owner/Operator
Procom Trucking Services
Rosenberg, Texas
10.2015 - 09.2017
Performed administrative duties and daily office operations
Managed projects and contractors
Operated heavy equipment such as Excavators and Backhoes
Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, lubrication, and brake adjustments
Replaced major engine and drive line components
Manual Machinist
Fogle Manufacturing
Stafford, Texas
01.2011 - 10.2015
Finish machine tubular stock on Kingston 360", 200", and 160" horizontal manual lathes
Manipulate parts to align finish I.D to O.D on tubular material utilizing various fixtures, large presses, and machining techniques to within .005" concentricity per drawing
Ability to set machine speeds and feeds to achieve desired finishes
Knowledge of material and tools to perform the job with efficiency
Great understanding and interpretation of engineered drawings to finish parts as detailed
Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
Lead Manual Machinist
National Oilwell Varco
Rosenberg, Texas
09.2006 - 01.2011
Manually thread API, Stub Acme, and Buttress threads on double four jaw chuck 16" hollow spindle lathe
Machine mud motor components with pin and box connections on 1.250", 2", and 3" taper.
Gauge all connections to meet drawing specifications
Finish machine components to meet 3rd party inspection requirements
Manufacture motor components out of raw stock to meet requirements of motor assembly
Use Bridge Port mill and index head to mill hex's on motor components for motor assembly
Monitored machine while working to adjust feed, maintain temperature and identify issues.
Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet production goals.