Keoni Gaison
Honolulu
Summary
Accomplished Sheet Metal Fabricator with extensive experience at Standard Sheet Metal, skilled in metal forming and welding techniques. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency and quality through effective teamwork and adaptability. Recognized for delivering high-quality workmanship while adhering to safety protocols and meeting tight deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Standard Sheet Metal
06.2013 - 08.2023
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Prioritized tasks effectively, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Troubleshot and resolved fabrication issues efficiently, minimizing disruptions to production schedules and maintaining project timelines.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, increasing overall productivity and meeting project deadlines.
- Delivered consistent high-quality workmanship by closely following established guidelines and procedures for sheet metal fabrication projects.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques, contributing to a skilled workforce and improved work quality.
- Prepared detailed documentation for each project, including accurate measurements, drawings, and assembly instructions.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
- Enhanced product quality by utilizing specialized tools for bending, shaping, and assembling sheet metal components.
- Installed premade heating and air conditioning ducts to finish new system work or repair existing system malfunctions.
Sheet Metal Fabricator and Installation
Commercial Sheet Metal
02.2010 - 05.2013
- Demonstrated adaptability by mastering new fabrication techniques as needed while staying updated on industry trends.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars, and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Hammered and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
- Managed inventory of materials and supplies, reducing shortages or delays in production schedules.
- Coordinated with other departments such as welding or painting to ensure seamless integration of fabricated parts into final products.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately measuring and cutting sheet metal materials for various applications.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques, contributing to a skilled workforce and improved work quality.
- Delivered consistent high-quality workmanship by closely following established guidelines and procedures for sheet metal fabrication projects.
Education
Apprenticeship - Sheet Metal
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI08.2017
Diploma - N/A
Farrington High School
Honolulu, HI06.2002
Skills
- Metal forming
- Shearing operations
- Material prepping
- Welding techniques
- Punch press operation
- Galvanizing process
- Installation and maintenance
- Rivet installation
- Welding and fabrication
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Sheet metal layout
- Press brake operation
- Reading blueprints
- Bending processes
- Soldering techniques
- Spot welding
- Metal fabrication
- Mathematical calculations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Standard Sheet Metal
06.2013 - 08.2023
Sheet Metal Fabricator and Installation
Commercial Sheet Metal
02.2010 - 05.2013
Apprenticeship - Sheet Metal
Honolulu Community College
Diploma - N/A
Farrington High School
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