Luis Michel
Modesto
Summary
Resourceful Journeyman Plumber known for completing tasks efficiently and on schedule. Possess specialized skills in pipe installation, leak repairs, and fixture replacement ensuring smooth operation of plumbing systems. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and customer service, contributing to high-quality workmanship and client satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Jacobo plumbing
Modesto
05.2022 - Current
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues using advanced problem-solving techniques.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on projects.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Replaced worn or broken fixtures with new ones.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure project specifications were met.
- Trained apprentices on safe plumbing practices and techniques.
- Repaired leaks and clogs in pipes, fixtures, and drains.
- Performed maintenance on water heaters and other equipment such as toilets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, sump pumps, and septic tanks.
- Troubleshooted plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
- Connected new appliances such as dishwashers and ice makers to existing water lines.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
Apprentice
Bravos plumbing
San Jose
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with team members to complete plumbing projects on time.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Helped in setting up job sites, including equipment and material layout.
- Assembled fittings such as elbows, tees and valves into a system.
- Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
- Gained experience in using various hand and power tools effectively for plumbing work.
- Repaired broken or defective parts in water supply lines and drainage systems.
- Cut openings in walls for installation of new fixtures or pipes.
- Ran tests to check the performance of newly installed plumbing components.
- Tested water pressure levels throughout pipelines using gauges.
Apprentice
Iron Mechanical
Sacramento
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated plumbing tools and equipment safely under supervision.
- Shadowed experienced plumbers to understand maintenance procedures.
- Assisted with troubleshooting leaks and clogs in various plumbing systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and tools.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent and soldering materials.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws, and threading machines.
Laborer
Marina Plumbing
San Jose
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted plumbers with installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Operated hand and power tools for various plumbing tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and tools.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for plumbing projects efficiently.
- Delivered materials to job sites as directed by supervisors.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Dug trenches for new piping installations.
- Removed existing plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs .
Laborer
BDS plumbing
Modesto
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Supported trenching, piping, and fixture installation under supervision of experienced plumbers.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot plumbing issues during installations.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations while performing plumbing tasks on job sites.
- Gained experience in using various hand and power tools effectively for plumbing work.
- Observed and followed best practices for customer service during service calls and installations.
- Removed old materials from installations prior to replacing them.
- Maintained cleanliness at work sites throughout the day.
- Cut openings in walls for installation of new fixtures or pipes.
Education
Fred C Beyer
Modesto, CASkills
- Plumbing installation
- Pipe fitting
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Apprentice training
- Effective communication
- Pipe fabrication
- Gas line installation
- Pressure testing
- Drainage repair
- Sewer line repair
- Pipe threading
- Water heater installation
- Pipe cutting
- Hand and power tools
- Pipe soldering
- Valve installation
- Remodels and new construction
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Jacobo plumbing
05.2022 - Current
Apprentice
Bravos plumbing
12.2019 - 04.2022
Apprentice
Iron Mechanical
06.2018 - 11.2019
Laborer
Marina Plumbing
07.2017 - 12.2018
Laborer
BDS plumbing
05.2015 - 07.2016
Fred C Beyer