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John Michael Pierce

Houston,TX

Summary

Hardworking professional focused on maximizing quality, code compliance and efficiency while meeting budget and design guidelines. Demonstrated strategic thinking and confident decision-making abilities. Collaborative individual commended for massively slashing overhead costs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Racetrack Builder/Maintenance Technician

Damz Inc.
Houston, TX
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Removed and reinstalled; we rebuilt at the warehouse in our E.R.R. room.
  • Removal of engines from older track vehicles.
  • Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds, repairs, and custom-fabricated installs.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the specific materials required for each job.
  • Performed soldering and heat gun as needed.
  • Utilized software tools for project management and design visualization.
  • Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.

Wire Cutter/Assembler

Elcon Precision
Minooka, United States
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Creating Wire Harnesses, RC Cables, and Antenna wiring primarily used for the Auto Locomotive Trains industries
  • To read from presented diagram and complete order in a timely manner
  • Soldering was led by me and another individual in wiring department
  • Our final goal was quality inspections to ensure proper quality control

Custom Cabinetry

Eurotech Designs Custom Cabinetry
Plainfield, United States
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Company Overview: Custom Cabinetry Warehouse
  • To ensure the Quality done throughout the Spray Booth, to the Hardware department
  • To ensure there were no errors such as runs in the paint or runs period
  • Secondary primer in the event the main primer could not perform his actions
  • I worked Hardware Department
  • Installing the Knobs and handles to door panels and machine plowing for hinges prior to glass installation and delivery depending on the order being assembled
  • Lead supervisor in leading and handling, inspecting for the items not to be damaged
  • Custom Cabinetry Warehouse

General Laborer

Joliet, United States
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • I worked this job through Elite Staffing Agency located in Joliet, Illinois
  • My primary goals were to lead the assembly line and ensure the crates were processed through the sanitizer then dried off and stacked properly on a wooden pallet those of which I created as I'm carpentry inclined
  • Saved my boss money and allowed me to show off my carpentry skills
  • Once loaded onto pallet jack I then used a Manual Pallet jack to transport to Wrapping machine where it then wraps the now cleaned Rx Bins and then I moved them to the loading dock to be ready to be loaded onto Semi Truck transports
  • I enjoyed this Job as I enjoy Manual Labor and leading a team
  • Left Due to better Payrate Elsewhere

Lower Bay Technician

Jiffy Lube
Joliet, United States
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • I operated 3 bays, 5 days a week 8am - 3:30pm
  • This consisted of being oil changes, brake pads, rotors, fluid flushes, brake hardware, brake lines, brake calipers, etc
  • I'm also looking for damage underneath the vehicle or something that may need replacement in the near future
  • I notify my upper bay lead tech so he can have trust and confidence with our mechanical work

Engineering Apprentice

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston, United States
03.2013 - 12.2015
  • To ensure the operations of the mechanics of the Building and Grounds such as the steam boilers, water filtration systems, HVAC blower motor's, Steam lines, HW and CW supply and return lines, public restrooms, proper room temperature and humidity in art galleries so it won't damage or degrade the artwork due to the age and delicacy of them themselves
  • This job ranged with electrical work, on-site HVAC blower motor repairs, PVC plumbing, Quality Inspections where daily since we are exposed to the public and must comply with all regulations in accordance to Chief Engineer of B&G, MFAH and state guidelines

Technical Salesman

AutoZone
Houston, United States
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • I Worked as a Sales Associate at AutoZone at age 17 going on 18 and half
  • Customer bulb swaps, headlight replacements, windshield wiper replacements, Battery replacement or recharge, etc
  • Here I learned the Basics of a vehicle when it comes to minor repair, Customer service, outgoing and detailed oriented
  • Handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously while providing exceptional customer service to maintain customer satisfaction

Education

High School Diploma -

Illinois Community College
Chicago, IL
08-2023

Engineering Apprentice -

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston, Texas, United States
12.2015

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Lower Bay Auto Technician
  • Pallet Jack
  • EPJ
  • Forklift (Standup)
  • Custom Carpentry
  • General Laborer
  • Maintenance (Auto)
  • Apprentice Boiler Operator
  • Cabinet installation
  • Building material management
  • Electrical
  • HVAC systems
  • Custom furniture creation
  • Site maintenance
  • Plumbing installation
  • Site preparation
  • High-end residential homes
  • Construction estimating
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Assembly line experience
  • Precision soldering

Timeline

Racetrack Builder/Maintenance Technician

Damz Inc.
11.2024 - 01.2025

Wire Cutter/Assembler

Elcon Precision
11.2022 - 03.2024

General Laborer

04.2020 - 03.2021

Custom Cabinetry

Eurotech Designs Custom Cabinetry
01.2019 - 04.2021

Lower Bay Technician

Jiffy Lube
01.2017 - 03.2018

Engineering Apprentice

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
03.2013 - 12.2015

Technical Salesman

AutoZone
01.2012 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Illinois Community College

Engineering Apprentice -

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
John Michael Pierce