Jerry Kaufman
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Construction & Post-Sale Service Roles
- Performed final quality inspections and detailed punchout work to ensure homes met completion standards prior to closing.
- Coordinated timely warranty service responses, resolving homeowner issues with professionalism and efficiency.
- Communicated across builders, subcontractors, and clients to ensure repairs were delivered to high satisfaction.
- Diagnosed and repaired issues involving plumbing, electrical systems, drywall, and finish carpentry.
- Maintained inventory and job schedules across multiple sites to ensure deadlines were consistently met.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Sabbatical
Family Care Giver
02.2016 - 05.2025
- Took planned career hiatus to provide full-time care for two minor grandchildren after gaining legal custody
- Managed household operations, educational support, healthcare coordination, and extracurricular engagement
- Collaborated with spouse to optimize family resources and benefits during caregiving period
- Successfully supported the children's development through key educational milestones (e.g., high school graduation)
- Now positioned to reenter the workforce with renewed focus and flexibility
Final Punch Builder Services
Owner/Operator
06.1997 - 02.2016
- Provided final quality assurance, repairs, and adjustments (punchout work) prior to closing on new home builds
- Responded to post-sale warranty requests from homeowners, coordinating timely service and repairs
- Communicated effectively with builders, subcontractors, and homeowners to ensure customer satisfaction
- Documented and resolved issues related to plumbing, electrical, drywall, and finish carpentry
- Maintained tools, supplies, and scheduling to meet deadlines across multiple job sites
Production
Exide Battery
1993 - 1997
- Operated and maintained machinery for battery production
- Monitored manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency
- Assembled components according to safety and quality standards
- Inspected batteries and materials for defects or inconsistencies
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow
- Followed safety protocols and contributed to a clean work environment
Education
Summit Baptist Academy
Clarks Summit, PASkills
- Construction Post-Sale Service Roles
- Performed final quality inspections and detailed punchout work to ensure homes met completion standards prior to closing
- Coordinated timely warranty service responses, resolving homeowner issues with professionalism and efficiency
- Communicated across builders, subcontractors, and clients to ensure repairs were delivered to high satisfaction
- Diagnosed and repaired issues involving plumbing, electrical systems, drywall, and finish carpentry
- Maintained inventory and job schedules across multiple sites to ensure deadlines were consistently met Manufacturing Production Roles
- Operated and maintained production machinery for battery assembly, ensuring consistent operation and minimal downtime
- Monitored manufacturing workflows for efficiency and quality, making adjustments where needed
- Assembled components adhering to stringent safety and quality protocols
- Conducted inspections of materials and finished products to identify defects and ensure compliance with specifications
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve output
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by following all safety procedures and industry standards
- Performed final quality inspections and detailed punchout work to ensure homes met completion standards prior to closing
- Coordinated timely warranty service responses, resolving homeowner issues with professionalism and efficiency
- Communicated across builders, subcontractors, and clients to ensure repairs were delivered to high satisfaction
- Diagnosed and repaired issues involving plumbing, electrical systems, drywall, and finish carpentry
- Maintained inventory and job schedules across multiple sites to ensure deadlines were consistently met
Manufacturing and Production Roles
- Operated and maintained production machinery for battery assembly, ensuring consistent operation and minimal downtime
- Monitored manufacturing workflows for efficiency and quality, making adjustments where needed
- Assembled components adhering to stringent safety and quality protocols
- Conducted inspections of materials and finished products to identify defects and ensure compliance with specifications
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve output
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by following all safety procedures and industry standards
Timeline
Career Sabbatical
Family Care Giver
02.2016 - 05.2025
Final Punch Builder Services
Owner/Operator
06.1997 - 02.2016
Production
Exide Battery
1993 - 1997
Summit Baptist Academy