Clayton Etzler
Richfield,WI
Summary
Steamfitter with 17 years of experience in the field including 7+ years of Foreman Leadership. Ability to communicate, work safely and effectively with Customers, Project Managers, General Contractors, and other trade members on site. Utilizes a strong work ethic set to teach, educate and manage team members in order to ensure proper piping, safe work practices and job completion. Responsible for ordering and keeping track of project materials and hours to ensure the job comes in on time and under budget.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Steamfitter Foreman
IKM Building Solutions
Milwaukee, WI
09.2008 - Current
- Communicate project expectations and assign daily tasks to team numbers
- Manage the safety and performance of team members
- Attend job meetings with the General Contractor and other Trade Foreman to discuss Safety, Job Assignments and identify any Potential Issues and Hazards
- Complete daily safety and job site inspection reports and documents
- Responsible for submitting weekly timesheets
- Assisting project manager in obtaining material costs and review install timeline
- Prompt communication with project manager of potential job questions and concerns
- Daily problem solving
- Discuss and Plan manpower
Journeyman Steamfitter
Martin Petersen
Milwaukee, WI
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Mentored apprentice steamfitters, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards for skill development.
- Reduced project completion time by accurately laying out ,measuring, cutting, and threading pipes according to design requirements.
- Measured, cut, prepared and joined steam pipe using Threading and Welding
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and according to specifications.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Apprentice Steamfitter
Bechtel
Oak Creek, WI
07.2007 - 09.2008
- Acquired hands-on experience with various welding techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding to ensure strong pipe connections.
- Prepared materials for installation by cutting openings in walls, ceilings, and floors as needed for proper pipe placement.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by seeking feedback from journeyman and implementing suggestions for enhanced performance.
- Optimized system functionality by Laying out and installing valves, hangers, supports, flanges, gaskets, bolts, clamps, fittings, and equipment according to job specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Measured, cut, prepared and joined pipe using Threading and Welding
Education
Apprenticeship Steamfitter/HVAC
MATC
Oak Creek, WI07.2013
Apprenticeship SteamFitter/HVAC
Steamfitter’s Local 601
Milwaukee, WI07.2013
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Effective Communicator
- Team Player
- Good Work Ethic and Comprehension
- Organized
- Layout
- Piping System Installation including Hot/Chilled water, Glycol, Air, Steam, Condensate, Ammonia, Refrigeration, Sanitary Food, Hydraulic and Gas piping
- Water and Steam Boiler Installation
- Installation of Industrial and Commercial Heating and Cooling Systems
- Installation of Air Compressors and Equipment
- Installation of Threaded, Welded, Soldered, Brazed, Pressed, Grooved, and Glued piping
- Piping Fabrication and Installation
- Crane Signaling and Rigging
- Hand and Power Tool operation
- Heavy Powerhouse Rigging
- Soldering/Brazing/Tube Bending
- Certified in Scissors and Boom lifts
- Certified in Warehouse and Telescoping Forklifts
- Job Site Inspection and Safe Work Practices
- UA 28,21,63,93 Certified Welder
- Stick, Tig & Mig Welding
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Journeyman Steamfitter
Martin Petersen
01.2018 - 07.2018
Steamfitter Foreman
IKM Building Solutions
09.2008 - Current
Apprentice Steamfitter
Bechtel
07.2007 - 09.2008
Apprenticeship Steamfitter/HVAC
MATC
Apprenticeship SteamFitter/HVAC
Steamfitter’s Local 601