Hector Lua
San Jose
Summary
Detail-oriented journeyman sheet metal worker skilled in HVAC installation, blueprint interpretation, and team collaboration. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and delivering high-quality results. Adaptable and safety-focused sheet metal worker with experience in HVAC installation and sheet metal fabrication. Proven ability to troubleshoot installation issues and ensure project accuracy through effective team collaboration and attention to detail.
Overview
2006
2006
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Foothill Mechanical
Los Gatos
06.2005 - 01.2006
- Fabricated sheet metal components employing precision tools and techniques.
- Installed HVAC ductwork and systems in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project accuracy and efficiency.
- Operated machinery including shears, brakes, and plasma cutters with proficiency.
- Assisted tradesmen during installation processes to enhance teamwork.
- Installed prefabricated ventilation systems per engineers' or architects' drawings.
- Achieved high efficiency by coordinating large crews for ductwork installation across multiple builds.
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Mauck sheet metal
Oakland
- Fabricated sheet metal components using precision tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Fitted seams together by hammering them flat or using a seaming machine.
- Cut materials using manual shears or automated cutting machines.
- Welded, soldered, bolted, riveted, screwed, clipped, caulked, or bonded component parts to assemble products.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Superior air handling/ Harris
Ogden
- Fabricated sheet metal components using precision tools and techniques.
- Installed HVAC ductwork and systems following blueprints and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications.
- Installed flashings, louvers and dampers to complete HVAC systems.
- Cleaned up worksite upon completion of projects to ensure safety standards were met.
- Constructed frameworks from angle iron sections for support of various pieces of equipment.
- Fitted seams together by hammering them flat or using a seaming machine.
- Installed prefabricated ventilation systems according to blueprints and and or drawings provided by engineers or architects.
- Cut materials using manual shears or automated cutting machines.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Therma
San Jose
- Fabricated sheet metal components using precision tools and techniques.
- Installed HVAC ductwork and systems following blueprints and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Assisted in training new hires on safety protocols and best practices.
- Operated machinery such as shears, brakes, and plasma cutters effectively.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications.
- Installed flashings, louvers and dampers to complete HVAC systems.
- Performed maintenance on tools and equipment used in sheet metal fabrication processes.
- Fitted seams together by hammering them flat or using a seaming machine.
- Calculated measurements to determine the amount of material required for each job.
- Installed prefabricated ventilation systems according to blueprints and and or drawings provided by engineers or architects.
- Utilized hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
SVM
San Jose
- Installed HVAC ductwork and systems following blueprints and specifications.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Installed flashings, louvers and dampers to complete HVAC systems.
- Installed prefabricated ventilation systems according to blueprints and and or drawings provided by engineers or architects.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
ATS
San Jose
- Installed HVAC ductwork and systems following blueprints and specifications.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted in training new hires on safety protocols and best practices.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications.
- Installed flashings, louvers and dampers to complete HVAC systems.
- Troubleshot problems related to installation issues or faulty designs.
- Fabricated, assembled and installed sheet metal products, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings.
- Performed maintenance on tools and equipment used in sheet metal fabrication processes.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Icom Mechanical
San Jose
- Fabricated sheet metal components using precision tools and techniques.
- Installed HVAC ductwork and systems following blueprints and specifications.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Assisted in training new hires on safety protocols and best practices.
- Interpreted technical drawings to accurately create custom metal products.
- Installed flashings, louvers and dampers to complete HVAC systems.
- Troubleshot problems related to installation issues or faulty designs.
- Installed prefabricated ventilation systems according to blueprints and and or drawings provided by engineers or architects.
Education
Journeyman - Sheet Metal Building Trade
Sheet Metal Workers
San Jose, CA05-2010
Skills
- HVAC installation
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Team collaboration
- Problem troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Precision measuring
- Ventilation systems
- Machine operation
- Roofing systems
- Gutter installation
- Ductwork fabrication
- Hand tool proficiency
- Power tool operation
- Flashing installation
- Bending and forming
- Layout and design
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- Physical stamina
- Sheet metal installation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Crane operation
- Air duct assembly
Accomplishments
Featured in Sheet Metal Magazine for Architectural work while working at Mauck Sheet Metal. EPA Universal certified for refrigerant
Timeline
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Foothill Mechanical
06.2005 - 01.2006
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Mauck sheet metal
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Superior air handling/ Harris
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Therma
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
SVM
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
ATS
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Icom Mechanical
Journeyman - Sheet Metal Building Trade
Sheet Metal Workers