Nathan Vasquez
Gridley,CA
Summary
Experienced with installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems in various settings. Utilize problem-solving skills to address and resolve plumbing issues efficiently. Strong understanding of safety protocols and best practices, ensuring compliance and quality workmanship.Skilled plumber with experience in assembling and installing pipes, boilers and other large industrial equipment. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair emergency issues. Works well both independently and as part of team.Energeticplumber effective at organizing and cleaning up worksites to keep jobs moving smoothly. Good repair and maintenance skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing Apprentice
Vasquez Mechanical Inc
Gridley, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in installation and repair of plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Gained proficiency in using plumbing tools and equipment, enhancing job efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of plumbing installations, identifying potential problems early.
- Enhanced workflow by organizing tools and materials for efficient task execution.
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Increased efficiency of pipe installations by accurately measuring, cutting, threading, and assembling materials as needed.
- Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for material reuse or recycling when possible during projects.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Experience with tools such as pipe threader,pro press,mega press,pex
- Experience installings DWV systems in cast iron,copper,abs,pvc
- Knowledge soldering/fitting/brazing
- Worked around high traffic areas with different trades
- New fixtures installs and with old ones
- Light HVAC experience
Education
High School Diploma -
Yuba City Highschool
Yuba City Skills
- Hand tool use
- Pipe threading
- Gas line installation
- Soldering pipes
- Equipment safety
- Piping installation
- Drain cleaning
- Site excavation
- Backflow prevention
- Pipe installation
- Power tool use
- Job site safety
- Pipe measuring
- Fixture installation
- Equipment operation
- Ventilation systems
- Pipe insulation
- Fixture repair
- Pipe cutting
- Pipe replacement
- Pipe assembling
- Water treatment systems
- Heavy lifting
- Hand and power tools
- Residential plumbing
- Relationship building
- Pipefitting
- Commercial plumbing
- HVAC systems
- Commercial pipefitting
- Faucet repair
- Drainage systems repair
- Industrial plumbing
- Systems testing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Plumbing Apprentice
Vasquez Mechanical Inc
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Yuba City Highschool