Kyle Harrison
YUCCAVALLEY
Summary
Focused Installer trained in installing equipment for commercial and residential facilities in adverse weather conditions. Extensive understanding of safety protocols for general construction and carpentry. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of equipment and product services to educate and answer customer questions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead installer
Architectural Glazing
Palm Springs
05.2020 - 03.2026
- Coordinated schedules and workflows to ensure timely project completion.
- Trained new installers on safety protocols and installation techniques.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools required for installations.
- Resolved on-site issues efficiently to maintain project timelines.
- Communicated with clients to address concerns and provide updates throughout projects.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to reduce accidents and meet health and safety requirements.
- Answered questions and responded to issues to deliver exceptional service to customers.
- Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding installation processes or quality assurance practices.
- Surveyed job sites to identify positions and locations for equipment.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Performed timely and reliable service in shops and outdoors in variable weather conditions.
- Ensured work area cleanliness and safety, preventing accidents and maintaining a professional environment.
- Coordinated with project managers and other tradespeople to ensure timely project completion.
- Conducted pre-installation site visits to measure, evaluate, and plan installations, reducing project delays.
- Followed blueprints, diagrams, and installation instructions accurately to complete tasks efficiently.
- Utilized a variety of hand and power tools to cut, shape, and fit materials for installation.
- Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.
- Relayed important safety guidelines to clients to achieve thorough understanding of new equipment.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
Journey man Welder
Clear Channel Outdoor
Torrance
09.2013 - 04.2020
- Fabricated metal structures using various welding techniques and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Maintained and repaired welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards in all welding operations.
- Utilized grinders, drills, saws and other hand tools as needed during the fabrication process.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Education
Hope Academy
Yucca Valley , CASkills
- Communication
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Speaking and listening
- Reading and writing
- Creativity and innovation
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Hand tools operation
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Welding skills
- Quality checks
- Work orders
- Hand-eye coordination
- Flexible scheduling
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
AWS D1.1
3G&4G 7018 1” thickness
Western Technologies
10/14/19
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead installer
Architectural Glazing
05.2020 - 03.2026
Journey man Welder
Clear Channel Outdoor
09.2013 - 04.2020
Hope Academy