Jairo Franco Acosta
Norcross
Summary
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Self-employeed
Norcross, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Stone & Tile Setter
Self-employeed
Norcross, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Used power tools and machinery properly to avoid job site accidents.
- Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.
- Cleaned all work areas after completing each job assignment.
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic tile, marble, and stone using hand tools and power cutting tools.
- Repaired damaged tiles by replacing them with new ones or patching them up with matching pieces.
- Grouted walls, floors and countertops with appropriate materials.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, masons, in order to complete projects efficiently.
- Provided customers with information about tile care and maintenance procedures.
- Inspected newly installed tiles for any defects such as chips or cracks.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding design plans prior to commencement of work.
- Laid out tile patterns and ensured proper alignment of tiles.
Home Renovator
Self-employeed
Norcross, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Replaced and repaired necessary parts to confirm completion of daily work orders.
- Applied finishes such as paint or wallpaper in accordance with customer specifications.
- Operated power tools safely when performing various carpentry duties such as framing walls or installing cabinetry.
- Consulted customers to explain suggested repairs and gain approval before beginning work.
- Coordinated subcontractors for specialized tasks such as plumbing, electrical work, painting, flooring installation.
- Developed cost estimates for proposed home renovations, including labor and materials costs.
- Installed fixtures such as lighting fixtures, door hardware, windows, doors.
- Inspected all completed work to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
Construction Worker
Self-employeed
Norcross
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
Education
Phoenix High School
Lawrenceville, GASkills
- Framing techniques
- Window installation
- Structural assessment
- Tile installation
- Flooring installation
- Painting techniques
- Client communication
- Insulation techniques
- Energetic and positive
- Deck building
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Self-employeed
01.2025 - Current
Stone & Tile Setter
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Home Renovator
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Construction Worker
Self-employeed
02.2013 - 01.2016
Phoenix High School