Shawn McClune
Denver,CO
Summary
Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads. Skilled Plumbing Apprentice with hands-on experience in plumbing systems installation, maintenance, and repair. Possess strong technical skills, adept at reading blueprints and understanding plumbing codes. Demonstrated ability to work under master plumbers, showcasing efficient problem-solving capabilities and commitment to quality workmanship. Significant contribution in previous roles through improved efficiency of plumbing repairs and installations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son
Commerce City, CO
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
Plumbing Apprentice
Cobb Mechanical
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
- Assisted with pipefitting tasks, including threading pipes and soldering joints.
- Performed preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local building codes.
- Repaired broken or defective parts in water supply lines and drainage systems.
- Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
- Ran tests to check the performance of newly installed plumbing components.
- Traced source of leaks in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed gas piping for stoves, furnaces, water heaters and other appliances.
- Cut openings in walls for installation of new fixtures or pipes.
- Connected water supply lines to appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
- Read blueprints to determine layout of plumbing systems.
- Assembled fittings such as elbows, tees and valves into a system.
- Maintained cleanliness at work sites throughout the day.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting problems with existing systems.
- Removed old materials from installations prior to replacing them.
- Tested water pressure levels throughout pipelines using gauges.
- Adhered to safety protocols when working around hazardous chemicals or materials.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
- Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Adhered to established safety practices for work behaviors and equipment operation to prevent mishaps and accidents.
- Assisted team by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Plumbing Apprentice
Frontier Mechanical
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
- Assisted with pipefitting tasks, including threading pipes and soldering joints.
- Performed preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local building codes.
- Repaired broken or defective parts in water supply lines and drainage systems.
- Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
- Ran tests to check the performance of newly installed plumbing components.
- Traced source of leaks in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed gas piping for stoves, furnaces, water heaters and other appliances.
- Connected water supply lines to appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
- Read blueprints to determine layout of plumbing systems.
- Assembled fittings such as elbows, tees and valves into a system.
- Maintained cleanliness at work sites throughout the day.
- Removed old materials from installations prior to replacing them.
- Tested water pressure levels throughout pipelines using gauges.
- Adhered to safety protocols when working around hazardous chemicals or materials.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Assisted team by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Apprentice Plumber
Freds plumbing and Heating
Pueblo West, CO
04.2002 - 04.2003
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems in accordance with local building codes.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent and soldering materials.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Inspected drainage systems for compliance with specifications and local regulations.
- Tested pipes for leaks using air pressure gauges or water pressure gauges.
- Checked out blueprints before installation of piping systems to determine the specific materials required.
- Removed waste material from work sites after completing projects safely.
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
- Calculated flow rates through pipes based on the size of the pipe diameter and length of run.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, furnaces, grills following safety protocols.
- Replaced worn washers in faucets to prevent leakage issues.
- Installed water heaters according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
- Operated equipment and remained focused on safety at all times.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Tested and identified pipe leaks with air and water pressure gauges under plumber supervision.
- Installed valves, hangers and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact installation specifications.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
Florence, CO05-1992
Skills
- Truck processing
- Loading and unloading
- Shipment unpacking
- Cycle counting
- Shipping and receiving
- Barcode scanning
- Assembly and production
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son
04.2021 - 09.2024
Plumbing Apprentice
Cobb Mechanical
05.2005 - 08.2006
Plumbing Apprentice
Frontier Mechanical
06.2003 - 07.2005
Apprentice Plumber
Freds plumbing and Heating
04.2002 - 04.2003
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
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