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Shane Watts

Laurel

Summary

Skilled in sheet metal fabrication and welding, with extensive experience in operating machinery such as shears, brakes, and forming machines. Proficient in interpreting blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate duct placement and assembly, while adhering to safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain equipment using various techniques including welding and soldering, contributing to operational efficiency. Experienced in loading and unloading materials using forklifts and other heavy machinery, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

I worked in the union so I moved around alot due to lack of work

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Apollo Mechanical
08.2024 - 02.2025

Executed HVAC system installations in high-end residential buildings.

Deli Clerk

Townpump Convenience Stores
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.

Sheetmetal Worker Journeyman

Norpac Sheetmetal
03.2023 - 04.2024

Executed HVAC system installations.

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Bozeman Air Controls
08.2020 - 10.2020

Installed hvac systems

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

NORPAC
06.2018 - 04.2020

Installed hvac systems

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Colstrip Power Plant/NAES
06.2017 - 04.2018

Removed and replaced sheetmetal skin on boilers that supplies power to region

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Norpac Sheetmetal
11.2015 - 05.2017

Installed hvac systems

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Norpac Sheetmetal
05.2014 - 09.2015

Executed installation of HVAC components.

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Colstrip Power Plant/NAES
02.2013 - 04.2014

Conducted maintenance on plant equipment including sheet metal and boilers.

Sheetmetal Worker

NORPAC
02.2010 - 02.2012
  • Assisted fabricators with layout measurements and marking guidelines on materials prior to fabrication process.
  • Used oxyacetylene torch for welding cutting
  • Operated machinery such as shears, brakes, presses, punches, notchers and forming machines to shape sheet metal parts.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
  • Fabricated sheet metal products according to customer specifications and drawings.
  • Cut sheets of metal into required shapes using hand tools or powered cutting tools.
  • Repaired and maintained existing equipment using welding, soldering, brazing, riveting, and other techniques.
  • Applied sealants to joints between sections of sheet metal ducts.
  • Installed ductwork systems for ventilation in commercial buildings.
  • Assembled ducts from prefabricated sections using screws or bolts.
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
  • Measured and marked dimensions and reference lines on material, using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers.
  • Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
  • Utilized hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
  • Shaped metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
  • Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.

Sheetmetal Worker

Empire Heating & Cooling
02.2007 - 11.2010
  • Assisted fabricators with layout measurements and marking guidelines on materials prior to fabrication process.
  • Used oxyacetylene torch for welding operations when necessary.
  • Operated machinery such as shears, brakes, presses, punches, notchers and forming machines to shape sheet metal parts.
  • Trimmed excess material from edges of formed parts using snips or power saws.
  • Installed ductwork systems for ventilation in commercial buildings.
  • Constructed frames by bending flat sheets into specified shapes using hammers or press brakes.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
  • Measured dimensions of completed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Applied sealants to joints between sections of sheet metal ducts.
  • Dismantled damaged units or equipment for repair or replacement of parts.
  • Fabricated sheet metal products according to customer specifications and drawings.
  • Cut sheets of metal into required shapes using hand tools or powered cutting tools.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment.
  • Assembled ducts from prefabricated sections using screws or bolts.
  • Repaired and maintained existing equipment using welding, soldering, brazing, riveting, and other techniques.
  • Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
  • Welded, soldered, bolted, riveted, screwed, clipped, caulked, or bonded component parts to assemble products.
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
  • Inspected, assembled, and smoothed seams and joints of burred surfaces.
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
  • Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications.
  • Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
  • Measured and marked dimensions and reference lines on material, using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers.
  • Shaped metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
  • Operated computer-controlled fabrication machines.
  • Utilized hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.

Sheetmetal Worker

Mkinstry
01.2004 - 08.2006
  • Assisted fabricators with layout measurements and marking guidelines on materials prior to fabrication process.
  • Used oxyacetylene torch for welding operations when necessary.
  • Operated machinery such as shears, brakes, presses, punches, notchers and forming machines to shape sheet metal parts.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment.
  • Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications.
  • Delivered materials to jobs

Education

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker - Sheetmetal

Sheetmetal Workers Apprenticeship
Butte, MT
12-2013

High School Diploma -

White River School District
Buckley, WA
06-1994

Skills

  • Welding techniques
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Machine operation
  • EPA certificate
  • Forklift certified
  • Rigging and hoisting certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Apollo Mechanical
08.2024 - 02.2025

Deli Clerk

Townpump Convenience Stores
06.2024 - 08.2024

Sheetmetal Worker Journeyman

Norpac Sheetmetal
03.2023 - 04.2024

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Bozeman Air Controls
08.2020 - 10.2020

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

NORPAC
06.2018 - 04.2020

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Colstrip Power Plant/NAES
06.2017 - 04.2018

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Norpac Sheetmetal
11.2015 - 05.2017

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Norpac Sheetmetal
05.2014 - 09.2015

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker

Colstrip Power Plant/NAES
02.2013 - 04.2014

Sheetmetal Worker

NORPAC
02.2010 - 02.2012

Sheetmetal Worker

Empire Heating & Cooling
02.2007 - 11.2010

Sheetmetal Worker

Mkinstry
01.2004 - 08.2006

Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker - Sheetmetal

Sheetmetal Workers Apprenticeship

High School Diploma -

White River School District
Shane Watts