James Mcgrogan
South Bend,IN
Summary
Diligent worker eager to take on challenging tasks and support the team. Bringing many years of experience. Safety-conscious and quality-minded, committed to ensuring efficient and effective completion of all assigned duties.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Stahl Painting
South Bend , IN
03.2024 - Current
- Measured, cut, and installed wallpaper.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
Industrial Sand Blaster
Polar Clean
South Bend, IN
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Determined appropriate type of media used based on substrates being blasted.
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes for more detailed cleaning tasks.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Established containment barriers around areas where blasting was taking place.
- Followed established environmental regulations when disposing of waste generated from projects.
- Kept accurate records of all jobs performed including quantity of material used and time needed to complete task.
- Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
- Provided technical advice to staff regarding operational issues and problems.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations including time cards, production data logs.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
RV Technician
Forest River Cardinal Division
Elkhart, IN
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Troubleshot and repaired plumbing systems in RVs including water pumps, hot water tanks and holding tanks.
- Performed electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliance maintenance.
- Managed an electrical team effectively and efficiently
- Installed and repaired water lines, drains and fixtures.
Education
Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN09-2016
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Problem-Solving
- Basic Carpentry
- Safety Procedures
- Safety protocol
- Workforce Management
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Painter
Stahl Painting
03.2024 - Current
Industrial Sand Blaster
Polar Clean
10.2022 - 02.2024
RV Technician
Forest River Cardinal Division
11.2018 - 09.2022
Penn High School