John Thomas
Portsmouth,va
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SHEET METAL MECHANIC
GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO NORFOLK
NORFOLK, VA
02.2001 - 03.2022
- Operated various hand tools such as grinders, saws, riveters and drills.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine dimensions of the finished product.
- Calculated bend allowances and spring back to ensure proper fit of parts.
- Fabricated sheet metal components using shears, brakes, punches and drill presses.
- Modified standard designs to fit customers' unique needs.
- Fabricated and adjusted component parts with shop and on-site tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
Education
JOURNEYMANS CARD - Sheet Metal Technology
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD APPRENTICE SCHOOL
Portsmouth, VA09-1979
High School Diploma -
Western Branch High School
Chesapeake, VA06-1974
Skills
- Subcontractor Relations
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Material Selection
- Layout Development
- Equipment set up
- Hand tool expertise
- Blueprint Reading
- Power Tool Operation
- System Installation
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Precision measuring
- Cutting and Trimming
- Surface Treatment
- Metal Bending Techniques
- Rivet installation
- Duct fabrication
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
Timeline
SHEET METAL MECHANIC
GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO NORFOLK
02.2001 - 03.2022
JOURNEYMANS CARD - Sheet Metal Technology
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD APPRENTICE SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
Western Branch High School