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William Northam

Stockton,MD

Summary

Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. 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

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sign Installation

Selby Sign Company
Pocomoke City, MD
01.2000 - 01.2020
  • Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
  • Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
  • Assembled signage components such as posts and frames with nuts and bolts.
  • Measured precise locations for sign installation using tape measures or laser levels.
  • Repaired damaged signs by replacing broken parts or re-gluing pieces together.
  • Assisted other installers with loading and unloading trucks prior to job site arrival.
  • Operated a variety of tools including saws, drills, grinders, routers, sanders, ladders and lifts.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks on equipment used in sign installations.
  • Installed signs on walls, buildings, poles, windows, and other structures according to specifications.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
  • Utilized appropriate safety equipment such as hard hats and gloves during installations.
  • Adhered strictly to all safety protocols outlined by company policies at all times.
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
  • Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
  • Collaborated with team members on complex sign installations requiring multiple people.
  • Adhered to corporate brand guidelines when preparing graphic materials.
  • Cut materials according to measurements for fabrication purposes using various hand tools.
  • Prepared surfaces and applied vinyl lettering, logos, and graphics to vehicles and other substrates.
  • Upheld strict deadlines and achieved consistent positive recommendations from customers.
  • Removed existing signage from surfaces while preserving the integrity of the surface.
  • Lifted heavy objects into place with hoists or cranes when necessary.

Automotive Restorer

Eddie's Classic Car Restoration
Eden, MD
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
  • Installed upholstery, carpets, and trim pieces according to customer specifications.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
  • Inspected and evaluated vehicles to determine the extent of restoration needed.
  • Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
  • Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
  • Assembled frame components such as axles, transmissions, radiators, exhaust systems and other related items.
  • Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
  • Repaired dents in fenders using hammers and dollies.
  • Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
  • Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
  • Maintained records of work completed on each vehicle.
  • Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
  • Welded metal body panels together and smoothed surfaces with sanders and grinders.
  • Kept shop clean by disposing of hazardous materials properly.
  • Provided technical advice to customers regarding their vehicles' needs.
  • Removed rust from vehicle bodies using chemical solutions and power tools.
  • Fabricated custom parts when necessary for older vehicles with no replacement parts available.

General Assistant

UMES
Princess Anne, MD
01.2000 - present
  • Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
  • Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
  • Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
  • Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
  • Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
  • Replacing light switches and outlets.
  • Installing flooring including carpeting, tile or hardwood.
  • Lifted and moved tools, equipment, new items and parts into place.
  • Installed or replaced machinery, equipment and components.
  • Fabricated parts by using personal expertise, advanced machinery and specific production instructions.
  • Assisting in the installation of drywall, doors, windows, trim, cabinets and countertops.
  • Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
  • Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
  • Installing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment used for projects.
  • Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
  • Hanging pictures, mirrors or shelving units securely on walls.
  • Adjusted, connected or disconnected wiring and other parts using hand or power tools.
  • Performing basic plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains or replacing fixtures.
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
  • Organizing materials and supplies needed for jobs.

Bowling Attendant

Eastern Shore Lanes
Pocomoke City, MD
1987 - 2014
  • Provided instructions on how to properly use the bowling equipment and scorecards.
  • Sold and served refreshments to customers, maintained sufficient inventory throughout business hours and restocked low supplies in both employee and customer areas.
  • Kept track of lane availability and updated it accordingly in order to maximize usage.
  • Assisted patrons with unloading and loading to remain compliant with safety regulations.
  • Maintained inventory of bowling accessories such as shoes, gloves, towels.
  • Collected payments from customers for services rendered and maintained accurate records of all transactions.
  • Performed light repairs on automatic pinsetters as needed.

Skills

  • Equipment Installation
  • Safety Management
  • Building Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Inventory Management
  • Welding Skills
  • System Repairs
  • Construction Knowledge
  • Taking Precise Measurements
  • Tool Installation and Alignment
  • Following Safety Practices

Affiliations

  • Member of the Stockton, Md. VFD since 1995
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Lieutenant for 4 years
  • Captain

Accomplishments

  • CPR knowledge 20 years
  • First Responder 20 years
  • Numerous VFD Citations and Awards

Timeline

Automotive Restorer

Eddie's Classic Car Restoration
01.2020 - 01.2024

Sign Installation

Selby Sign Company
01.2000 - 01.2020

General Assistant

UMES
01.2000 - present

Bowling Attendant

Eastern Shore Lanes
1987 - 2014
William Northam