Curtis Horton Jr.

Picked and packed out parts using a cherry picker, stand-up forklift, or sit down forklift. Worked on the shipping docks loading materials for shipment and also was the plant Guru. As the Guru I made sure all the conveyor systems in the plant were continually working for inbound and outbound material.

Loaded and drove truck to job site. Talked with customers about their concerns and needs. Installed installation per order and job request. Cleaned up customers resident/business when finished with install.

Supervised the bottling room and distribution of water. Set up production lines for smooth transitions from one product to the next. Helped solve problems or issues in the production room. Helped maintain clean and safe procedures throughout the production facility. Also filled in when needed to make sure production was met for the days demand.

Weld and set up parts per print and weld specifications.

• Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
• Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
• Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
• Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
• Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
• Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
• Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
• Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
• Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.

• Installed gas and water pipes to connect fixtures, appliances, and equipment.
• Tested pipe systems and fixtures using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing pumps, and other devices.
• Maintained plumbing systems by performing routine maintenance tasks such as replacing washers, repairing leaks, unclogging drains, and checking faucets for proper operation.
• Determined the cause of plumbing problems through visual inspections or use of diagnostic tests.
• Located clogged drains using cameras or ultrasonic locating devices.
• Removed old pipes during remodeling projects while ensuring minimum disruption to customers' operations.
• Cleaned kitchen grease traps to prevent blockages in waste lines.
• Replaced worn-out seals in showerheads, toilets, sinks,.
• Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipe installation.
• Connected pipes using couplings, clamps, screws,.
• Installed valves for controlling water flow from tanks and mains.
• Assembled fittings such as elbows tees unions flanges,.
• Identified potential safety hazards due to faulty installations or repairs.
• Responded promptly to emergency calls regarding broken and leaking pipelines.