Hardware - Assisting customers in finding specific hardware, helping to form solutions for abstract ideas, applying knowledge of bolt gauges and thread pitches to match customer hardware, aiding customers in assessing how much hardware they will need for a certain task, estimating correct fastener sizes relative to wood / metal size and thickness, demonstration of knowledge about weight limits and material strength, cutting cable, chain, and rope to a specified length, cutting keys, re-keying… Show more Hardware - Assisting customers in finding specific hardware, helping to form solutions for abstract ideas, applying knowledge of bolt gauges and thread pitches to match customer hardware, aiding customers in assessing how much hardware they will need for a certain task, estimating correct fastener sizes relative to wood / metal size and thickness, demonstration of knowledge about weight limits and material strength, cutting cable, chain, and rope to a specified length, cutting keys, re-keying and master keying locks.Tools - Helping customers make the right decision about which tools will benefit them the most depending on their given tasks, finding the right grade of tool while taking into consideration frequency of use, explaining the pros and cons of different tool types when applied to a specified goal, introducing new tool variants and methods for using each tool, offering alternative solutions based upon experience.Electrical - Aiding customers in choosing the correct wire gauge based upon how the wire will be used, offering advice for installation of electrical wiring, providing alternative solutions which help the customer find which approach to consider, suggesting methods for lighting and light placement, educating customers on the importance of choosing the correct circuit breaker / wire for given applications, asserting the significance of safety when working with electricity, cutting and packaging wire for customers and contractors.Lumber - Helping to identify goals and the means to meeting each goal, stressing the importance of treated vs. untreated lumber in a given application, finding the correct type of fastener for each application (corrosion resistance, indoor or outdoor application, etc.) Bearing in mind the proper length of fasteners based upon the estimated weight load and material strength, making precise cuts in lumber for customers who wish to have it done on-site. Show less

Retail SalesCustomer ServiceOperation of cash registersMaintaining and organizing the customer floor

Maintenance and Repair of pneumatic cutting machinesDiagnosing cutting / part issuesManaging and tracking partsTransporting partsGiving feedback to extrusion departmentGeneral help

Molding of rubber door sealsOperation of two injection moldsQuality checks on partsMold cleaning Keeping a product count

120-hour externship performed on-site; Duties Performed :Service Floor - Assisted in diagnosing problem vehiclesAssisted in servicing problem vehiclesAssisted in routine maintenance of typical vehicle wearFamiliarized with the use of various technical tools and proceduresParts Department-Searched parts using both Nissan and Ford database systemsMaintained and checked inventory using parts databaseCleaned and maintained stock… Show more 120-hour externship performed on-site; Duties Performed :Service Floor - Assisted in diagnosing problem vehiclesAssisted in servicing problem vehiclesAssisted in routine maintenance of typical vehicle wearFamiliarized with the use of various technical tools and proceduresParts Department-Searched parts using both Nissan and Ford database systemsMaintained and checked inventory using parts databaseCleaned and maintained stock shelvesKept stock inventory/assigned locations to new parts Show less