Jacob Brazil
Birmingham
Summary
Electrical Apprentice with commercial experience, a background in auto restoration, and general trade skills. Entering second year at SEMCA Trade School with an active Michigan Apprentice License. Dependable, fast learner, committed to safety and quality work.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
High End Vehicle Restoration
Motorcity Grind
Royal Oak
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Installed engines, transmissions, and driveline systems
- Rebuilt brakes, suspensions, fuel systems, and radiators
- Wired lights, ignition, gauges, and electronics
- Installed interiors (carpet, dash, seats, panels, trim)
- Fitted glass, seals, weather stripping, and hardware
- Aligned body panels; fitted doors, hoods, and trunk lids
- Installed exhaust systems, cooling fans, and battery setups
- Prepped vehicles for start-ups and mechanical checkouts
- Diagnosed electrical/mechanical issues during rebuilds
- Assisted teardown, labeling, parts organization, and cleanup
- Sanded, taped, and prepped for paint/touch-ups
- Specialized in vintage restorations: 1960s–80s Mustangs and 1966–77 Broncos
Electrician Apprentice
G&B Electric Inc.
Ferndale
- Installed lighting, outlets, switches, and fixtures
- Assisted with rough-ins and trim-outs
- Measured, cut, and bent EMT; ran MC cable
- Mounted boxes, straps, hangers, and support systems
- Wired lights, fans, receptacles, and GFCIs
- Stripped, terminated, spliced, and closed boxes
- Drilled through wood, metal, and block for conduit/box installs
- Used fish tape, benders, testers, hand tools, and multimeters
- Followed blueprints, layout marks, and safety procedures
- Set up temporary power and organized materials
General Trades / Independent Work
Jacob Brazil
Oakland County
- Performed residential electrical work: wiring, outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures
- Repaired plumbing (toilets, faucets, sinks, disposals)
- Repaired small engines and replaced vehicle brakes/batteries
- Patched drywall, mounted TVs, repaired doors and locks
- Assisted with roofing, flooring, and basic carpentry projects
- Installed fencing, repaired decks, built shelves, and assembled furniture
- Installed cabinets, countertops, laminate, and vinyl plank flooring
- Replaced interior doors and trim
Education
Electrical Apprentice -
SEMCA Trade School
Madison Heights, MI 4807108.2025
Electrical Apprentice License -
LARA Michigan
01.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MI 4806705-2019
High School Diploma -
Seaholm High School
Birmingham, MI 4800906-2017
Skills
- Hard Skills
- Bend, measure, and install EMT and MC conduit (offsets, 90s, box bends, etc)
- Cut, support, and strap conduit and cable runs to code
- Install boxes, hangers, strut, and basic support systems
- Pull wire, make terminations, and assist with panel work
- Install outlets, switches, GFCIs, and lighting fixtures
- Read blueprints and follow layout marks with journeymen guidance
- hand and power tools safely (drills, saws, grinders, benders, multimeters)
- Build and maintain temporary power and lighting
- Follow NEC, local codes and OSHA safety requirements on every task
- Stage materials, prep work areas and keep sites clean and organized
- Label circuits, panels and devices for identification and future service
- Learn troubleshooting and repair methods directly from journeymen
- Perform basic electrical tests (continuity, voltage, polarity) with a multimeter
- Soft Skills
- Stay calm and focused under pressure or tight deadlines
- Take direction well and communicate clearly with crew members
- Work as part of a team to keep jobs on schedule
- Dependable and consistent
- Prioritize tasks and keep work moving without constant supervision
- Detail oriented and careful with tools, materials, and installations
- Willing to ask questions and learn new methods quickly
Skills
Wiring & troubleshooting (residential/commercial), Conduit bending (EMT, MC), Panels, outlets, switches, fixtures, Blueprint reading & layouts, NEC knowledge & OSHA compliance, Appliance repair & small engine repair, Basic plumbing & carpentry installs/repairs, Hand & power tools (drills, saws, grinders, multimeters, benders), Communication & teamwork, Problem-solving & critical thinking, Time management & reliability
Timeline
High End Vehicle Restoration
Motorcity Grind
08.2021 - 06.2024
Electrician Apprentice
G&B Electric Inc.
General Trades / Independent Work
Jacob Brazil
Electrical Apprentice -
SEMCA Trade School
Electrical Apprentice License -
LARA Michigan
Some College (No Degree) -
Oakland Community College
High School Diploma -
Seaholm High School