Connor Hadden
Sparks,NV
Summary
Pipefitter and pipe welder with shop and field experience in stainless steel, carbon steel, sanitary systems, and high-purity glycol piping. Reads blueprints and welding symbols, performs TIG and orbital welding, pipe layout, fabrication, and uses rigging, forklifts, and telehandlers to support safe piping installation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter/Pipe Welder
Tesla
Sparks, Nevada
10.2025 - Current
- Welded stainless steel components using TIG process in fabrication shop.
- Orbital welded high purity lines for glycol piping systems
- Executed TIG welding techniques for the fabrication of sanitary systems to meet industry standards.
- Cut, prepped, fit, and welded pipe independently while accurately interpreting print readings.
- Fabricated pipe skids from raw steel to finished product, enhancing project readiness.
- Became Orbital certified on the 76s head
- Became the founding crew for module steel builds.
- Achieved certification for forklift and telehandler operation to improve workplace efficiency.
- Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to ensure compliance with production requirements.
Combo Welder
SST
Sparks, NV
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Prepare materials for welding to ensure secure joints and high-quality results.
- Enhance project timelines through effective multitasking without sacrificing quality.
- Operate cranes and forklifts to safely transport heavy loads, ensuring efficiency.
- Secure components using bolting, clamping, and tack-welding for precise assembly.
- Install and repair piping systems, maintaining structural integrity and function.
Pipe Fitter
Keith Lawson
Tallahassee, FL
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components through welding, bolting and threading, optimizing assembly workflows for faster project completion.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification with cutting, threading and welding equipment, contributing to overall system integrity.
- Threaded pipes with precision using various piping machines, ensuring secure connections for reliable system performance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine the best installation methods.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Fabricator
Smith Road Forge
Tallahassee, FL
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Fabricated custom metal components to precise specifications, ensuring reliable performance.
- Coordinated workflow with team members, ensuring smooth operations and timely project completion.
- Assessed material requirements and optimized processes to enhance resource utilization.
- Fostered safety-conscious work environment, promoting positive culture and reducing workplace incidents.
Education
Combo Welding
Lively Technical
Tallahassee, FL05-2024
High School Diploma -
Chiles High School
Tallahassee, FL05-2023
Pipefitting
Lively Technical
Tallahassee, FL05-2023
Skills
- TIG welding
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Orbital welding
- Pipe fitting
- Pipe installation
- Pipe fabrication
- Process piping
- Pressure testing
- Blueprint reading
- Piping layout
- Automated welding
- Hand and power tools
- Forklift operation
- Telehandler operation
- Metal fabrication
Personal Information
Title: Combo Welder/ Pipefitter
Certification
- Orbital Certified
- SMAW structural and pipe certified
- GMAW structural and pipe certified
- 309 pipe certified
- Stainless Steel pipe certified
- NCCER pipefitting certified
- OSHA 30 certified
- Forklift and Telehandler certified
Timeline
Pipefitter/Pipe Welder
Tesla
10.2025 - Current
Combo Welder
SST
04.2025 - 10.2025
Pipe Fitter
Keith Lawson
03.2024 - 04.2025
Fabricator
Smith Road Forge
03.2023 - 01.2024
Combo Welding
Lively Technical
High School Diploma -
Chiles High School
Pipefitting
Lively Technical