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Kareem Cust

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly-motivated sheet metal worker with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional craftsmanship. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Offering 20 years experience in the construction industry.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Sterling SM
Farmingdale, NY
06.2019 - 05.2023
  • Installed prefabricated ventilation systems according to blueprints and and or drawings provided by engineers or architects.
  • Checked stock inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
  • Troubleshot problems related to installation issues or faulty designs.
  • Completed Punchlists to attain certificate of occupancy

Lead Mechanic

Heritage Mechanical Services
Farmingdale, NY
02.2011 - 04.2018
  • Installed core risers at several sites within in the World Trade Center compound.
  • Continuously met deadlines through numerous fazes of the project
  • Taught apprentices
  • Inspected completed work for conformance with specifications.
  • Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and safety standards.
  • Trained new employees in the proper use of tools and safety procedures.
  • Assisted in placing orders for supplies needed for production runs.

Sheet Metal Foreman

S&D Fabricators
Maspeth, NY
01.2009 - 06.2010
  • Supervised and coordinated the activities of a small crew of 4 sheet metal workers.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies, materials, and tools needed for sheet metal work.
  • Monitored workflow to ensure efficiency and productivity levels were met or exceeded.
  • Communicated regularly with General Contractor & Project Manager regarding project status updates.
  • Coordinated activities with outside contractors when necessary.

Assistant Foreman

S&D Fabricators
Maspeth, NY
04.2007 - 12.2008
  • Tracked inventory levels using appropriate systems and tools; notified vendors when replenishments were needed .
  • Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
  • Performed rigging & scaffolding work
  • Assembled and installed cooling towers and chillers

Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

Karo SM
Brooklyn, NY
01.2003 - 04.2007
  • Assisted sheet metal workers in fabricating, assembling, and installing duct work.
  • Operated shearing machines to cut sheet metal into desired sizes.
  • Worked with a variety of metals including stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine the dimensions of parts to be fabricated.
  • Cut pieces of sheet metal according to specified measurements using electric saws or shears.

Education

Sheet Metal

Nicholas Maldarelli Training Center
Jamaica, NY
01.2003

Associate of Arts -

Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
05.2001

Skills

  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Project Deadlines
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Employee Training
  • HVAC Systems
  • Duct Fabrication
  • Duct System Installation
  • Power Tool Use
  • Materials Estimating
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Scaffolding Set up
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Heavy Lifting

Timeline

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Sterling SM
06.2019 - 05.2023

Lead Mechanic

Heritage Mechanical Services
02.2011 - 04.2018

Sheet Metal Foreman

S&D Fabricators
01.2009 - 06.2010

Assistant Foreman

S&D Fabricators
04.2007 - 12.2008

Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

Karo SM
01.2003 - 04.2007

Sheet Metal

Nicholas Maldarelli Training Center

Associate of Arts -

Baruch College of The City University of New York

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