Nicolas Torres
Burbank
Summary
HVAC graduate with universal EPA and R410A safety certifications. Expertise in installing and managing HVAC systems, including AC units and furnaces. Proven ability to deliver high-quality service and manage inventory effectively. Open to opportunities across various fields.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead HVAC Installer
Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
Chicago
02.2020 - Current
- Installed AC units, furnaces, and hot water tanks; read orders; unloaded and loaded trucks with tools for jobs; drove company truck to customer locations; wired electrical components; bent conduit; brazed and soldered connections; installed flue pipes; recovered refrigerant; ran new refrigerant line copper sets; tested nitrogen lines; vacuumed and recharged systems using R410a and R454B refrigerants.
Dock Worker
USF Holland Freight
McCook
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with various merchandise, including small boxes, furniture, and pallets weighing over 2,000 pounds, using a forklift. Scanned and verified paperwork to ensure proper loading of products into designated trailers.
Machine Operator
Sko-Die Inc
Morton Grove
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Stamping metal pieces, typing up dimensions and building pallets with product.
Vendor
HVS Vending
Saint Petersburg
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Driving a box truck, loading and unloading my vending truck with product, driving to accounts and loading vending machines.
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Beverages Florida
Saint Petersburg
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Driving my own personal vehicle between big chain stores such as Publix, Winn Dixie, Wal-Mart and Target in order to stock shelves, set up displays, and organize back stock.
Shipping Clerk
WaterSaver Faucet/Guardian Equipment
Chicago
10.2009 - 07.2015
- Processed shipments using UPS World Ship and FedEx Ship Manager, ensuring timely delivery of packages.
Dock Worker
Kohl's Department Store
Lemont
03.2009 - 10.2009
- Unloaded trucks and stocked merchandise on display shelves in the store.
Various Positions
Primary Staffing
Chicago
03.2009 - 09.2009
- Temp assignments involved working factory lines, unloading and loading trailers, restocking shelves, checking gear shafts, breaking down boxes, working as a machine operator and directing trucks to their corresponding docks.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Hodgkins
08.2004 - 03.2009
- Loading and unloading trailers, as well as working the bulk line and bringing 70+ lb packages to the trailers.
Education
HVAC (Universal & R410A Certifications) - Universal & R410A Certifications
HVAC Technical Institute
Chicago, IL01-2020
General Education (Diploma) -
J Sterling Morton East High School
Cicero, IL01-2004
Skills
- Refrigerant recovery machines
- Forklift operation
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Pallet jack operation
- Manifold gauge sets
- Tubing cutters
- Refrigeration systems
- Vacuum pumps
- Multimeter usage
- Stocking and inventory management
- Conduit bending techniques
- HVAC knowledge
- HVAC setup
- Nitrogen regulators
- Swaging and bending tools
- Machine operation
- Warehouse logistics
- HVAC thermometers
- Packaging and shipping
- Analytical skills
- Electrical wiring knowledge
- Customer service excellence
- Parts ordering processes
- Quality assurance practices
- Problem solving abilities
- Soldering techniques
Certification
• R410A Safety, 01/20, Present, 1044528414470
• Universal EPA, 01/20, Present, 1044528414411
• Driver's License, 12/23, 03/28
• HIPAA, 03/23, Certificate of Completion for HIPAA Awareness for Healthcare Providers
• EPA Certification, EPA Refrigeration Certification, EPA Type II
• Universal EPA, 01/20, Present, 1044528414411
• Driver's License, 12/23, 03/28
• HIPAA, 03/23, Certificate of Completion for HIPAA Awareness for Healthcare Providers
• EPA Certification, EPA Refrigeration Certification, EPA Type II
Timeline
Lead HVAC Installer
Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
02.2020 - Current
Dock Worker
USF Holland Freight
07.2019 - 09.2019
Machine Operator
Sko-Die Inc
04.2019 - 06.2019
Vendor
HVS Vending
06.2016 - 03.2019
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Beverages Florida
11.2015 - 06.2016
Shipping Clerk
WaterSaver Faucet/Guardian Equipment
10.2009 - 07.2015
Dock Worker
Kohl's Department Store
03.2009 - 10.2009
Various Positions
Primary Staffing
03.2009 - 09.2009
Package Handler
United Parcel Service (UPS)
08.2004 - 03.2009
HVAC (Universal & R410A Certifications) - Universal & R410A Certifications
HVAC Technical Institute
General Education (Diploma) -
J Sterling Morton East High School