Dedicated commercial roofer with over 16 years of experience in roof installation, and safety compliance. Proven ability to train staff and adhere to OSHA regulations, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safety on job sites.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Roofer
TRS Roofing
Williamsburg
06.2010 - Current
Installed roofing systems on commercial buildings using various materials and techniques.
Conducted regular inspections to identify and repair roof leaks and damages.
Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed on job sites.
Operated roofing machinery and tools efficiently for various installation tasks.
Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of debris and unused materials.
Trained new staff in safe rooftop practices and installation procedures.
Utilized power tools such as nail guns, drills, saws and hammers while constructing new commercial roofs.
Installed metal flashing around chimneys, skylights, vents, walls, and other areas of the roof.
Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations when installing commercial roofs.
Measured, cut, and installed insulation board, felt paper, and shingles for commercial roofs.
Performed installation of peripheral material such as decking and flashing.
Climbed ladders and scaffolding in order to reach difficult-to-access areas of the roof.
Cut materials with hand tools such as scissors or utility knives according to measurements taken on site.
Installed rubber, metal and shingle roofing on different types of commercial buildings.
Applied waterproof coatings to protect roofs from water damage.
Inspected existing roofs for damage or deterioration and created repair recommendations.
Disassembled old roofs and disposed of components.
Performed maintenance checks on all equipment used during jobs.
Collaborated with other tradesmen to complete projects efficiently.
Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts or cranes when loading and unloading materials onto the job site.
Provided guidance and training to apprentices in proper techniques for installing commercial roofs.
Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
Fabrication Welder
Man power
Chambersburg
06.2009 - 05.2010
Fabricated metal components using welding techniques and tools.
Operated welding machines and equipment to perform tasks efficiently.
Collaborated with team members to complete complex fabrication projects.
Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
Assisted in training new welders on best practices and techniques.
Operated welding machines to join metal components effectively.
Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
Maintained welding equipment and ensured proper functioning.
Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues during production runs.
Followed safety regulations to maintain a secure work environment.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Welder
Volvo Construction Equipment
Shippensburg
04.1992 - 05.2009
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
Maintained welding equipment and ensured proper functioning.
Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
Trained new welders on safety protocols and best practices.
Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues during production runs.
Followed safety regulations to maintain a secure work environment.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.