COLTON GRAHAM
Magnolia,MS
Summary
Ambitious Welder Helper enthusiastic about improving knowledge of welding and typical job procedures. Detail-oriented professional skilled at maintaining supplies, equipment and tools. Offering 14 years of experience in physically-demanding positions. Focused on learning everything about field. Effective at equipment operation, welding site cleanup and completing any required errand. Resourceful professional experienced in efficiently performing tasks with little supervision. Efficient pipefitter able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools. Diligent welders helper with 14 years of experience welding for construction projects. Versed in operating cutting torches to dismantle and shape pieces and operating hoists and cranes to inspect pieces. Knowledge of safe welding practices. Skilled laborer knowledgeable about basic construction processes and trained in advanced tasks. Physically fit and ready for challenging work in any weather or condition. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level deck hand position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Helper
Local 798 Pipeliners Union
Tulsa, OK
03.2017 - 09.2022
Pipelinerspport structures for installations.
Welder Helper
Local 798
Tulsa, OK
05.2008 - 09.2022
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine the specific welding requirements.
- Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
- Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
Plumber
Self Employed Web
Magnolia, MS
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Constructed foundations for large industrial equipment that require special plumbing connections.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
- Calculated costs associated with labor and materials needed for each project.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps.
- Researched current industry standards so that all installations are compliant with applicable regulations.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs.
- Followed safety protocols while working in hazardous environments such as septic tanks or gas lines.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Studied building plans and other materials to determine work aids required and proper installation sequences.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Recommended measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
Boilermaker
Turner Industries
Norco, LA
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Inspected welds visually for defects such as cracks or porosity.
- Assembled parts into complete units by welding them together.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Diagnosed problems with boilers and related equipment using technical manuals.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships and dimensions of parts.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels and tanks on pallets.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment and selected type and size of pipes for transport to worksite.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
- Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations using blueprints and measuring instruments.
- Prepared materials using plate shears, punch presses and bending rolls.
- Shaped seams, joints and irregular edges of pressure vessel sections and structural parts to attain specified fit of parts.
Plumbing Apprentice
a-plus plumbing
McComb, MS
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
- Assisted with pipefitting tasks, including threading pipes and soldering joints.
- Maintained records of plumbing jobs completed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local building codes.
- Repaired broken or defective parts in water supply lines and drainage systems.
- Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
- Ran tests to check the performance of newly installed plumbing components.
- Traced source of leaks in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed gas piping for stoves, furnaces, water heaters and other appliances.
- Cut openings in walls for installation of new fixtures or pipes.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for each job site.
- Collaborated with contractors on various projects.
- Connected water supply lines to appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
- Read blueprints to determine layout of plumbing systems.
- Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
- Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
- Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters and drills on daily basis.
- Adhered to safety protocols when working around hazardous chemicals or materials.
- Tested water pressure levels throughout pipelines using gauges.
- Removed old materials from installations prior to replacing them.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting problems with existing systems.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Youth Challange Program (YCP)
Hattiesburg, MS12.2006
Skills
- Grinding Experience
- Layout Support
- Site Cleanup
- Cutting Familiarity
- Power and Hand Tools
- Grinding Understanding
- Forklift Operation
- Welding Techniques
- Parts Fabrication
- Supply Management
- Work Inspection
- Workplace Safety
- Power Tool Use
- Manual Dexterity
- Pipe Welding
- Structural Welding
- Stick Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Fabrication
- Surface Preparation
- Torch Cutting
- Shaping and Cutting
- Materials Selection
- Project Management
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Scaffolding Safety
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Maintaining Components
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
Timeline
Welder Helper
Local 798 Pipeliners Union
03.2017 - 09.2022
Plumber
Self Employed Web
03.2016 - 06.2017
Boilermaker
Turner Industries
03.2016 - 11.2016
Plumbing Apprentice
a-plus plumbing
06.2014 - 01.2016
Welder Helper
Local 798
05.2008 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Youth Challange Program (YCP)
OSHA 10 hour certified
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health
14-006424511
Colton Graham
Issued:3/10/2023
OSHA 10 hour certified
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health
14-006424511
Colton Graham
Issued:3/10/2023
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