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CLEVELAND WALTERS

Albany,OR

Summary

Professional with strong expertise in pipefitting, known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in blueprint reading, welding, and pipe installation, with solid background in maintaining steam systems and other mill equipment. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and delivering high-quality results, consistently meeting changing demands and achieving project goals. Successfully completed complex projects in industrial and commercial settings, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Proven ability to read blueprints and collaborate effectively with team members to meet project deadlines.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanic/Millwright

Solenis
05.2023 - Current
  • Using multiple welding processes to fabricate pipe and other components and install as needed
  • Operate Forklifts and manlifts and other heavy equipment as needed
  • Assess and maintain Steam service and other process lines as needed
  • Coordinate with multiple contractors for repairs
  • Currently training on rebuilding of pumps and agitators
  • Coordinate with operators to schedule repairs and preventative maintenance
  • Maintain and change out a variety of valves and piping components
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and preventative maintenance to preserve performance and reliability of pumps and motors.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.

Assistant Wrestling Coach

West Albany High School
10.2013 - 03.2024
  • Assisted head coach by overseeing practice warm ups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.
  • Encouraged an environment of hard work and dedication
  • Gave advice and encouragement both during practice and after a wrestling match

Pipefitter/General Contractor

H3O Inc
04.2016 - 03.2023
  • Organize and prepare tools for a variety of jobs, including fitting, welding and mechanical work
  • Fabricated and installed screw, socket welded, butt welded piping and stainless steel tubing
  • Used multiple welding processes to weld carbon steel, stainless steel piping and structural components
  • Operate forklifts and other heavy machinery
  • Collaborate with other companies and coworkers to maintain an efficient atmosphere
  • Inspect equipment regularly to ensure proper working conditions
  • Completed a 4-year Pipefitter Apprenticeship, Certified Class 6 Welder (Stick and TIG)
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
  • Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.

Production Worker

Tec Laboratories
09.2012 - 04.2014
  • Formulate product(s) according to SOPs
  • Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs
  • Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
  • Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.

Crew Team Member

McDonald's
07.2010 - 08.2012
  • Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
  • Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors and dishwashing.
  • Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
  • Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Worked at the front counter, drive-thru and other areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Albany High School
Albany, OR
06.2012

Journeyman Certificate - Pipefitting

BOLI Apprenticeship
Salem, OR
06.2020

Class 5 Welder License/Class 6 Pressure Piping Mechanic License - undefined

BOLI Apprenticeship
Salem, OR
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts -

Bridges Christian Bible College
New Orleans, LA
11-2029

Skills

  • Flexible in dynamic environments
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Welding - Stick (SMAW), Wire-Feed (MIG), and TIG
  • Skilled with both hand and power tools
  • Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
  • Reading and following Blueprints and Schematics
  • Solid understanding of pipe welding standards
  • Good knowledge of Pipe fabrication
  • Proficient in piping layout design

Certification

Journeyman Pipefitter Certificate: 9/4/2020

Class 5 Boiler License

Class 6 Boiler License

Timeline

Mechanic/Millwright

Solenis
05.2023 - Current

Pipefitter/General Contractor

H3O Inc
04.2016 - 03.2023

Assistant Wrestling Coach

West Albany High School
10.2013 - 03.2024

Production Worker

Tec Laboratories
09.2012 - 04.2014

Crew Team Member

McDonald's
07.2010 - 08.2012

Journeyman Certificate - Pipefitting

BOLI Apprenticeship

Class 5 Welder License/Class 6 Pressure Piping Mechanic License - undefined

BOLI Apprenticeship

High School Diploma -

West Albany High School

Bachelor of Arts -

Bridges Christian Bible College