Micheal Waters
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Accomplished Sheet Metal Mechanic at Colonial Metal Works, skilled in precision measuring and structural welding. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, consistently exceeding project expectations. Proven track record in team leadership and shop management, ensuring high-quality fabrication and assembly across diverse projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Colonial Metal Works
08.2004 - 11.2008
- Executed TIG, MIG, and arc welding processes. Operated all shop machinery. Fabricated and assembled various types of duct, spiral pipe, water tight electric boxes, transitions, elbows, end caps ect.
Sheet Metal Worker
Colonial Metal Works
05.2001 - 08.2008
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Directed daily operations of team of Number technicians and shop professionals.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company and client expectations before final delivery.
- Supervised all aspects of project completion from initial planning stages through final execution, meeting or exceeding client expectations consistently.
Drywall Installer, Drywall Finisher, Plasterer
Self Employed Services
04.1994 - 02.2002
- Executed drywall sheet installation across diverse property types.
- Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
- Installed drywall for residential and commercial projects with consistent attention to quality and safety.
- Performed accurate cuts around electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures, and windows for seamless integration of drywall panels into existing structures.
Education
Lakeland High School
Suffolk, VASkills
- Shop management
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Assembly procedures
- Layout development
- Precision measuring
- Metal bending techniques
- Shop machinery operation
Reading tape measure
Fabricating
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Math
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Flexibility
- Machine operation
- Active listening
- Metal fabrication
- Structural welding
- MIG welding
- Welding
- Product assembly
Timeline
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Colonial Metal Works
08.2004 - 11.2008
Sheet Metal Worker
Colonial Metal Works
05.2001 - 08.2008
Drywall Installer, Drywall Finisher, Plasterer
Self Employed Services
04.1994 - 02.2002
Lakeland High School
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