JACOB MERKLEIN
Polk City,FL
Summary
Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic work conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/millwright
System One
09.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Buildings & Ground Personnel
Borough of Glassboro
10.2020 - Current
- Completed town building projects, including town community center
- Maintained safe and clean work environment by insuring waste removal prior to job completion
- Read and understood specification, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels
Owner/Operator
Four County Construction
03.2018 - Current
- Completed carpentry work, including installing crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to job completion
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards
- Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work
- Reduced wasteful spending by accurately cutting materials according to specifications
- Used power tools, including drills safely to complete all job tasks
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels
Carpenter Laborer
M.P.G. Remodeling Contractors
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Completed sawing, sanding, trimming, routing, cleaning and bonding duties
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment
- Used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints to determine best techniques for job
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings
Automotive Technician
PepBoys
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs
Education
High School Diploma -
Gloucester County Institute of Technology
Deptford, NJ06.2013
Skills
- Design coordination
- Project estimating
- Hiring and Team building
- Staff training and development
- Advanced welding skills
- Hand tool operations
- People skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flooring construction
- General laborer
- Blueprint interpretation
- Project management
- Construction background
- Physical agility
- Heavy lifting
- GTAW / Tig Welding
- SMAW / Stick Welding
- GMAW / Mig Welding
Timeline
Welder/millwright
System One
09.2024 - Current
Buildings & Ground Personnel
Borough of Glassboro
10.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
Four County Construction
03.2018 - Current
Carpenter Laborer
M.P.G. Remodeling Contractors
07.2014 - 07.2018
Automotive Technician
PepBoys
01.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Gloucester County Institute of Technology
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