Nicholas Fisher
Mechanical Engineering
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About
Current junior student at Penn State Behrend. Majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Operation and Supply Chain Management.
Experience
DIY Home Projects/ Laborer
May 2020- August 2023 (Summers), Bellefonte, PA
- Constructed a pavilion with tasks varying from pouring concrete foundation, setting posts, placing trusses, running electrical wiring, installing siding, running heavy machinery such as skid steers and excavators.
- Constructed a barn with tasks varying from measuring out the building space, pouring concrete bases for posts, building doors and windows, running water hoses and electrical wiring, applying siding, setting rafters, running heavy machinery such as skid steers and excavators.
- Rebuilt front end of a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle with new inside and outside fenders, new grille for a 1970
Chevelle, new engine components, new front bumper for 1970 Chevelle, and running new electrical wiring.
- Rebuilt and maintained 1978 Chevrolet Malibu with new rear axle and differential, new upper and lower control arms, new air lift suspension, new 434 small block engine, new brake pads and rotors, new tie rod and torsion keys, new gauges in the interior, and a new floor shifter.
Rigg Construction / Carpenter Apprentice
June 2014- August 2021 (Summers), Bellefonte, PA
● Operated hand tools such as hammers, chisels, planes, and sanders to create smooth surfaces. Removed surface defects with sanding tools, knives, and scrapers.
● Installed windows, doors, and hardware safely and efficiently. Cut and installed wooden trusses and rafters.
● Performed accurate measurements and calculations to ensure proper fit of components. Utilized tape measure and template to measure and mark location of studs and leaders.
● Utilized power tools such as saws, drills, and routers to cut and shape wood according to specifications.
● Measured and marked cutting lines on materials, using rulers, pencils, chalk,
and marking gauges.
● Maintained a clean working environment while adhering to safety regulations.
D & L Automotive/ Shop Assistant
November 2019 – March 2020, State College, PA
- Operated sandblasters to clean engine components such as valves, pistons, and blocks.
- Assembled and disassembled car engines.
- Organized engines on shelfing and pallets.
