James Moragne
Harlem,GA
Summary
Driven iron worker with background in auto mechanics, boilermaker, and structural welding on construction and production projects and 15 years of experience. Well-versed in policies and regulations with safety-oriented work ethic and advanced attention to detail. Flexible and dynamic professional with excellent workplace focus and commitment to making valuable team contributions. Dedicated Welder Fabricator offering 15 years of expertise in working with carbon and stainless steel materials to manufacture top-notch storage tanks and pressure vessel products. Talented in reading work orders and technical drawings to determine project specifications and layout. Driven to work with efficiency and precision to increase production output while reducing waste. Expert in communicating with teammates and supervisors to provide smooth operations with several years of experience in supervising.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Iron Worker and Welder
Local 709
Savannah, GA
01.2012 - Current
- Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment to weld parts safely and efficiently.
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced work.
- Monitored several employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment.
- Rigging, Bull rigging with knowledge of best practices
Boiler Maker and Welder
Modern Welding
05.2007 - 01.2012
- Supervised apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Operated several types of heavy machinery, including forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Marked reference points for columns or plates on foundations using master straightedge.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Utilized welding equipment and tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Built and repaired fuel tanks, process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Repaired leaks by tightening or replacing bolts and gaskets,or utilizing welding proccess.
Auto Mechanic Assistant
R&W Auto Parts
01.2003 - 05.2007
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and developed effective resolutions with minimal oversight.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
Lincolnton, GA4 2007
Skills
- Structural welding
- Wire feed machines
- Shaping and cutting
- Fabrication
- Tig Welding
- Steel Fabrication
- MIG welding professional
- Pipe fitting
- Rigging
- Bull rigging
- Erecting steel structural
- Interpreting structural drawings
Certification
- 4 year Ironworker apprenticeship
- Certified ironworker AWS welder
- Certified Rigger
- OSHA 10 and 30 certified
- Subpart R Steel Erection certified
- Certified Crane Signal procedures
Timeline
Iron Worker and Welder
Local 709
01.2012 - Current
Boiler Maker and Welder
Modern Welding
05.2007 - 01.2012
Auto Mechanic Assistant
R&W Auto Parts
01.2003 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School