Michael Bell
Iberia
Summary
Experienced HVAC Technician and Metal Fabricator with a strong record of teamwork and collaboration. Successfully mentored junior installers and enhanced installation workflows, ensuring top-quality service and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Technician
Precision Heating & Cooling
Iberia, MO
05.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline installation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Mentored junior installers on best practices for safety and equipment handling.
- Upgraded outdated HVAC systems with modern technology to improve reliability and reduce costs.
- Developed training materials for new hires, fostering knowledge sharing within the team.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves, and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace during installations and repairs, demonstrating respect for clients'' properties and minimizing disruptions.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages, and duct connections in walls and floors.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from older HVAC systems to newer models through expert removal of existing equipment and precise installation of replacements.
- Ensured top-quality installations by adhering to local building codes, manufacturer specifications, and industry best practices.
- Streamlined installation processes by properly preparing job sites, ensuring all necessary materials were on hand before beginning work.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Collaborated effectively with architects, engineers, electricians, and other construction professionals during large-scale projects, ensuring smooth coordination and successful outcomes.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
- Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
Metal Fabricator
Precision Heating & Cooling
Iberia, MO
05.2013 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Operated various fabrication machinery, including plasma cutters and brake presses.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce lead times.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials and tools for seamless operations.
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
- Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
- Utilized various metalworking tools such as shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts and bends in sheet metals.
- Completed complex welding tasks for structural components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and improving inventory management systems.
- Improved work area organization by implementing efficient storage solutions for tools, materials, and finished products.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining metal fabrication processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
Education
No Degree - Aviation Mechanics
Linn State Tech
Linn, MOSkills
- Heating systems
- Equipment installation
- Soldering
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Gas furnaces
- Ductwork fabrication
- Recovering and recycling
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Sheet metal work
- Blueprint reading
- Duct sizing and design
- Blueprint interpretation
- Single compressor systems
- Welding techniques
- Ventilation systems
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
- Commercial installation
- Customer education
- Code compliance
- Airflow testing
- Gas piping knowledge
- Construction site safety training
- HVAC installation and maintenance
- Team player
Certification
osha 10
offroad forklift operator
forklift training
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Precision Heating & Cooling
05.2013 - Current
Metal Fabricator
Precision Heating & Cooling
05.2013 - Current
No Degree - Aviation Mechanics
Linn State Tech