Melvin Tso
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Hardworking and highly skilled professional offering proven expertise in completing and installations with high-quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent technical, project management and decision-making abilities developed several years of experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Harder Mechanical
Phoenix, AZ
09.2018 - 05.2025
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Provide technical advice regarding design specifications of piping systems.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Sheet Metal Worker
ABM Industries
Tempe, AZ
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Sheet Metal Worker
Harris & Hart
Phoenix, AZ
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
- Measured dimensions of completed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Cut sheets of metal into required shapes using hand tools or powered cutting tools.
- Assembled ducts from prefabricated sections using screws or bolts.
- Assisted fabricators with layout measurements and marking guidelines on materials prior to fabrication process.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Sheet Metal Worker
Harris Mechanical
Phoenix, AZ
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
- Cut sheets of metal into required shapes using hand tools or powered cutting tools.
- Assembled ducts from prefabricated sections using screws or bolts.
- Assisted fabricators with layout measurements and marking guidelines on materials prior to fabrication process.
- Installed ductwork systems for ventilation in commercial buildings.
- Utilized hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
- Shaped metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
Sheet Metal Worker
Kinetic
Tempe, AZ
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
- Applied sealants to joints between sections of sheet metal ducts.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Utilized hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
- Installed ductwork systems for ventilation in commercial buildings.
Loader and Unloader
UPS
Phoenix, AZ
11.2017 - 11.2017
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Communicated load, product or pallet issues to supervisor.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
Sheet Metal Worker
Bel-Aire Mechanical
Phoenix, AZ
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
- Trimmed, filed, ground, deburred, buffed, and smoothed surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Utilized hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Trimmed excess material from edges of formed parts using snips or power saws.
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Kosten
Mesa, AZ
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Cut sheets of metal into required shapes using hand tools or powered cutting tools.
- Assisted fabricators with layout measurements and marking guidelines on materials prior to fabrication process.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Trimmed excess material from edges of formed parts using snips or power saws.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salt River High School
Scottsdale, AZ05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
EVIT
Mesa, AZSkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pipe fabrication and installation
- Welding methods
- Technical problem-solving
- Equipment maintenance
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Working Out
- Sports
- outdoor
Timeline
Pipefitter
Harder Mechanical
09.2018 - 05.2025
Sheet Metal Worker
ABM Industries
07.2018 - 08.2018
Sheet Metal Worker
Harris & Hart
05.2018 - 07.2018
Sheet Metal Worker
Harris Mechanical
03.2018 - 04.2018
Sheet Metal Worker
Kinetic
11.2017 - 03.2018
Loader and Unloader
UPS
11.2017 - 11.2017
Sheet Metal Worker
Bel-Aire Mechanical
09.2017 - 10.2017
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Kosten
08.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Salt River High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
EVIT