Fred Skelton
Mount Olive,AL
Summary
Resourceful Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in precision fabrication, welding techniques, and HVAC system installation. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule with quality craftsmanship.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control/Fabricator
Hardy Corporation
Hoover, Alabama
08.2022 - Current
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Comfort Systems USA
Birmingham,Al, AL
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Fabricated, assembled and installed sheet metal products, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings.
- Installed flashings, louvers and dampers to complete HVAC systems.
- Performed welding operations on galvanized steel, stainless steel and aluminum components.
- Cut materials using manual shears or automated cutting machines.
- Assembled parts into subassemblies or completed units using rivets, bolts or screws.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications.
- Repaired sheet metal items by patching holes with soldering equipment.
- Calculated measurements to determine the amount of material required for each job.
- Dismantled damaged parts in order to make repairs.
- Fitted seams together by hammering them flat or using a seaming machine.
- Constructed frameworks from angle iron sections for support of various pieces of equipment.
- Installed prefabricated ventilation systems according to blueprints and and or drawings provided by engineers or architects.
- Followed safety protocols when working with hazardous materials including asbestos insulation.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to determine the type of material required for jobs.
- Measured dimensions of completed workpieces against templates or drawings to verify accuracy.
- Performed maintenance on tools and equipment used in sheet metal fabrication processes.
- Checked stock inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Assisted other tradesmen during installation process when necessary.
- Cleaned up worksite upon completion of projects to ensure safety standards were met.
- Provided technical advice regarding design modifications that could improve product performance.
- Troubleshot problems related to installation issues or faulty designs.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
Sheet Metal Worker
Hvac fab
Fultondale, Alabama
09.2012 - 09.2019
- Fabricated sheet metal products according to customer specifications and drawings.
- Repaired and maintained existing equipment using welding, soldering, brazing, riveting, and other techniques.
- Installed ductwork systems for ventilation in commercial buildings.
- Operated machinery such as shears, brakes, presses, punches, notchers and forming machines to shape sheet metal parts.
- Cut sheets of metal into required shapes using hand tools or powered cutting tools.
- Checked accuracy of parts with measuring instruments such as calipers and rulers.
- Performed preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to quality standards before shipping them to customers.
- Assembled ducts from prefabricated sections using screws or bolts.
- Dismantled damaged units or equipment for repair or replacement of parts.
- Measured dimensions of completed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Assisted fabricators with layout measurements and marking guidelines on materials prior to fabrication process.
- Worked with a variety of metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper and brass.
- Used oxyacetylene torch for welding operations when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Applied sealants to joints between sections of sheet metal ducts.
- Trimmed excess material from edges of formed parts using snips or power saws.
- Cleaned all tools after each use following standard safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gardedale
Birmingham, AL05-2010
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency protocols
- Product Assembly
- AutoCAD
- Power tool safety
- Power tool use
- Metal joint repairs
- Metal cutting safety
- Surface Polishing
- Duct fabrication
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Quality Control/Fabricator
Hardy Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Comfort Systems USA
09.2019 - 09.2022
Sheet Metal Worker
Hvac fab
09.2012 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Gardedale