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Donald Hinkle

Sumter,SC

Summary

Resourceful professional in plumbing, pipefitting, and steamfitting known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in troubleshooting complex piping systems, welding techniques, and blueprint reading. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and teamwork to ensure projects are completed to specification and on schedule.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter

Site Tech
Columbia, SC
10.2024 - Current
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
  • Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
  • Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.

Pipefitter

SPS
Sumter, SC
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
  • Inspected work sites for holes and damage.

Pipefitter

Performance Contracting
Charlotte, NC
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
  • Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
  • Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.

Pipefitter

Burns & McDonnell
Goose Creek, SC
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
  • Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
  • Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
  • Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.

Pipefitter

Alert Logic
Charlotte, NC
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
  • Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
  • Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.

Pipefitter

Crowder
Kingsland, GA
08.2019 - 02.2022
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Identify problems with existing installations by inspecting pipes visually or through use of x-ray machines.
  • Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
  • Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Tested plumbing systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.

Pipefitter

Woods Group
Raleigh, NC
03.2017 - 02.2022
  • Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
  • Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.

Pipefitter Foreman

Ambassador
Spartanburg, SC
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
  • Completed site reports, materials requisitions, RFIs, and log books.
  • Created detailed reports on job progress and materials used for each project.
  • Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hillcrest High School
Sumter, SC
06-1979

Machine Shop, Blueprint Reading

Sumter Vocational
Sumter, SC
06-1979

Skills

  • CWI Training, OSHA 30, NCCER Certified Plus, Nuclear Clerance

Accomplishments

  • Master Mason 32nd Degree, Shriner and York Rites

Timeline

Pipefitter

Site Tech
10.2024 - Current

Pipefitter

SPS
09.2024 - 10.2024

Pipefitter

Performance Contracting
03.2024 - 07.2024

Pipefitter

Burns & McDonnell
03.2023 - 01.2024

Pipefitter

Alert Logic
03.2022 - 02.2023

Pipefitter

Crowder
08.2019 - 02.2022

Pipefitter

Woods Group
03.2017 - 02.2022

Pipefitter Foreman

Ambassador
05.2016 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Hillcrest High School

Machine Shop, Blueprint Reading

Sumter Vocational

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