David Smith
Florence
Summary
Experienced in fabricating metal components and performing maintenance on various machinery, demonstrating proficiency in welding, cutting, and using hand tools. Skilled in inspecting equipment to identify malfunctions and implementing repairs, including replacing bearings and seals in engines. Collaborated effectively with other tradespeople to ensure seamless project execution while maintaining safety compliance and accurate documentation of work performed. Capable of interpreting blueprints and specifications to execute precise installations of piping systems across multiple applications.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fitter
Turner Industries
Florence
02.2024 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Inspected machines and identified any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Replaced worn out bearings, seals and gaskets in engines and related equipment.
- Tested newly installed systems for functionality prior to use.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apostolic Christian Academy
Bastrop, LA05-2022
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pipe installation
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Structural construction
- Lubrication procedures
- Torque wrench usage
- Parts fabrication
- Piping systems
- Hand and power tools
- Blueprints and specifications
- Cutting and grinding
- Material prepping
- Valve installation
- Installation and maintenance
- Structural steel installation
- Gasket replacement
- Precision measuring tools
- Hand tool proficiency
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Fitter
Turner Industries
02.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Apostolic Christian Academy