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Cameron Messinger

Jackson,AL

Summary

Welder certified in mild steel, MIG aluminum and flux core welding. [8] years experience working with stainless steel and specialized alloys in multiple fields. combined 5 years of general maintenance in different industrial settings: paper mill, refinery, and power plants Team-oriented individual highly skilled in blueprint reading and operating pipefitting tools. Desiring a Pipefitter position with a manufacturing company. Dedicated Pipefitter with background in job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. 3 years of supportive maintenance for SSAB steel in all work ares from EAF furnace to Casting bay, hot strip line, cold roll mill and shipping Offering successful career history comprising more than 8 years.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Pipefitter

GrayWolf
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Improved project efficiency by skillfully reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling piping systems.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing guidance and training to apprentice pipefitters.
  • Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.

Pipefitter

Mcg Contracting/ Alabamashipyard
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
  • Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
  • Reduced project completion time by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately plan pipefitting installations.
  • Improved workflow with efficient pipe system modifications, including cutting, threading, welding, and soldering components as needed.

welder/ electrical apprentice

Wood Group
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
  • Used Arc and TIG methods to weld flat, cylindrical and irregular electrical connector-related parts.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.

General Contractor/Lead Coordinator

Assuance Service Group
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
  • Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving activities.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Inventoried and ordered office supplies to maintain availability of products.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Pipefitter/Welder Mechanical Mainetance

Kase Contracting/ SSAB Steel
03.2018 - Current
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
  • Performed basic machine set up.
  • Welded metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Supervised 3 apprentices, answering questions and providing feedback on work.
  • Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Head Maintenance Technician

Downtown Inn Motel
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
  • Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
  • Performed minor wall repair to maintain walls, including installing drywall and repairing and applying wallpaper.
  • Removed damaged portions of walls, walkways, partitions and other similar structures in preparation for repairs.
  • Completed documentation for recordkeeping and customer use.
  • Performed locksmithing tasks by installing new locks, door handles and door closers with [hand] and power tools.
  • Ordered all parts, supplies and tools to maintain 30-piece inventory.
  • Reduced opportunities for theft and trespassers by securing all entrances and exits.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.

Operator

Phillips Construction LLC
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Operated heavy equipment safely and efficiently on team of 30 employees.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
  • Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
  • Observed hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines.
  • Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
  • Identified areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings and made recommendations to shift lead.

Class a Pipefitter/Welder

AMS/BAE Systems
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications and set up fab machines prior to beginning work.
  • Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Identified issues and brought to job foreman to be resolved.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Drilled holed into parts of existing structures to complete piping meeting applicable location and company codes.
  • Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs, including stinger, wrenches and measuring tapes.
  • Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
  • Kept work area clean and organized.
  • Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.

Class a Pipefitter/welder

Excel Engineering
04.2015 - 09.2015
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment.
  • Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs, including stinger, wrenches and measuring tapes.
  • Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
  • Kept work area clean and organized.
  • Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
  • Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
  • Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Identified issues and brought to job foreman to be resolved.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications and set up [Type] machines prior to beginning work.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Read work orders to prepare for machine setup.

General Contractor

Southern Contracting
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Worked with supervison to resolve all problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
  • Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements using hand and power tools.
  • Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs as needed.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.

Pipefitter/Welder

Hutco Marine/ VT Halter
04.2014 - 07.2014
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
  • Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Identified issues and brought to job foreman to be resolved.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications and set up machines prior to beginning work.
  • Drilled holed into parts of existing structures to complete piping meeting applicable and codes.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and equipment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.

Journeyman Sheetmetal Roofer

Thomas Roofing
02.2014 - 04.2014
  • Conducted regular inspections and troubleshot building roofing systems for commercial and residential customers.
  • Scheduled and attended pre-planning sessions with general contractors.
  • Safely used all tools and equipment to prevent worksite injuries.
  • Inspected roofs and identified deficiencies for repair cost estimation.
  • Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
  • Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces.
  • Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.

Class a Pipefitter

Austal Usa Careers
07.2013 - 10.2014
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Identified issues and brought to job foreman to be resolved.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications and set up [Type] machines prior to beginning work.

Class a Pipefitter/Welder Helper

VT Halter Marine
07.2013 - 11.2013
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts whenever possible.
  • Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Ironworker/ Sheetmetal

G.A. West
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Placed blocks and jacks under rods for suspension while constructing vertical elements.
  • Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
  • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using various tools, including using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines.
  • Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Adjusted plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits and levels to align structural steel members vertically and horizontally.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.

General Contractor Forman

Assurance Service Group
01.2007 - 07.2013
  • Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
  • Maintained all heavy equipment, tools and machinery in good working order by efficiently completing daily maintenance.
  • Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Boosted team productivity through enhanced training and streamlining of priority tasks.
  • Verified and submitted team timesheets.
  • Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
  • Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
  • Supported job wide field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of crafts needed to complete job.
  • Evaluated each staff member's strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Communicated with all stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL
01.2013

GED -

Westfield High School
Chantilly, VA
01.2004

Skills

  • Piping specifications
  • Welding
  • Pipefitting
  • Team oversight
  • Blueprints and schematics
  • Expertise in wire feed machines
  • Structural welding
  • MIG welding professional
  • Aluminum welding
  • OSHA trained
  • OSHA compliant
  • OSHA Certified
  • OSHA standards
  • OSHA safety guidelines
  • Fabrication
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Heavy Machine Operation
  • Crane Rigging Management
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Diagram Reading
  • Loader Cranes
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation

Timeline

Journeyman Pipefitter

GrayWolf
12.2023 - 02.2024

Pipefitter

Mcg Contracting/ Alabamashipyard
08.2023 - 11.2023

General Contractor/Lead Coordinator

Assuance Service Group
03.2022 - Current

welder/ electrical apprentice

Wood Group
06.2019 - 03.2020

Pipefitter/Welder Mechanical Mainetance

Kase Contracting/ SSAB Steel
03.2018 - Current

Head Maintenance Technician

Downtown Inn Motel
01.2016 - 01.2017

Operator

Phillips Construction LLC
01.2016 - 12.2016

Class a Pipefitter/welder

Excel Engineering
04.2015 - 09.2015

Class a Pipefitter/Welder

AMS/BAE Systems
01.2015 - 01.2016

General Contractor

Southern Contracting
10.2014 - 04.2015

Pipefitter/Welder

Hutco Marine/ VT Halter
04.2014 - 07.2014

Journeyman Sheetmetal Roofer

Thomas Roofing
02.2014 - 04.2014

Class a Pipefitter

Austal Usa Careers
07.2013 - 10.2014

Class a Pipefitter/Welder Helper

VT Halter Marine
07.2013 - 11.2013

Ironworker/ Sheetmetal

G.A. West
01.2012 - 01.2013

General Contractor Forman

Assurance Service Group
01.2007 - 07.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

Everglades University

GED -

Westfield High School

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