Proactive pipefitter with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in SMAW/GTAW welding.
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Carlos D. Rodriguez
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Townsend Group
Certified Welder
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Worked within a piping crew in commercial settings for both long term industrial projects and short shutdown work.
- Welded multiple processes in any position for pipe work.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems by creating layout plans.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works, Inc.
Pressure Part Leadman & Combo Welder
01.2017 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
- Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents
- Assigned scheduled project tasks.
- Oversaw the production and safety of employees which included welding crews and heavy equipment operators.
- Analyzed plans, drawings, work samples, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements, sequence of welding assignments, and personnel needs.
- Worked closely with managers, engineers, sales representatives, and other department supervisors to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
- Managed welding supplies and materials needed.
- Ensured completion of tool inspection.
- Tracked time, material items, and submitted documentation.
- Ordered and rented materials needed for specific projects.
Carmela Food Production
Machine Operator
01.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Safely operated a wide range of machinery equipment.
- Attached identification labels and counted them to ensure that they conform to initial order.
- Set up and operated packaging machines to display accurate code dates and weights.
- Inspected and removed defective items or those that did not meet packaging standards.
- Cleaned packaging machinery parts and performed both preventative and general maintenance activities.
- Maintained continuity among work shifts by documenting and communication irregularities and continuing needs.
Education
AD CollegeRio Piedras, P.R.
Applied Science in Mechanical Trade
06.2013
University Overview
Samuels S. Fels High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA
High School Diploma
06.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Specification Interpretation
- Pipefitting
- Process Monitoring
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Power Point, Word
- Language: English and Spanish
- Able to work independently and collaborate well in a team environment
- Learned to read shop prints, as built, P&IDs, isometrics, etc
- Adhered to safety protocols while working within a fast paced environment
Certification
- NFPA Training - Certificate.
- OSHA 10 Training - Certificate.
- AWS D1.1 in SMAW/ GTAW process - Certificate.
- Certified 6G Pipe under ANSI B31.1. - Certificate.
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Timeline
Certified Welder
Townsend Group
06.2022 - Current
Pressure Part Leadman & Combo Welder
Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works, Inc.
01.2017 - 05.2022
Machine Operator
Carmela Food Production
01.2015 - 01.2017
AD College
Applied Science in Mechanical Trade
Samuels S. Fels High School
High School Diploma
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