Dylan Kennedy
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Proven Apprentice Plumber at Orca Plumbing, adept in systems maintenance and leak detection, showcasing exceptional hand tool proficiency and a keen ability to learn. Excelled in collaborative projects, significantly enhancing efficiency and safety. Demonstrates strong mechanical inclination and a commitment to continuous improvement, embodying reliability and precision in all tasks undertaken.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Plumber
Orca Plumbing
Bellingham, WA
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Tested and identified pipe leaks with air and water pressure gauges under plumber supervision.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Determined right tools and equipment needed to successfully complete jobs.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent and soldering materials.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
- Assisted team by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Installed water heaters according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Repaired leaking valves, replaced defective washers and gaskets, repaired or replaced broken pipes.
- Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact installation specifications.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
Education
GED -
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA06-2024
Skills
- Systems maintenance
- Leak detection
- Hand tool proficiency
- Hand and power tools
- Fixture repair
- Good with my hands
- Mechanically inclined
- Always open to learning new things
Affiliations
- I have a passion for working around and with cars
- I also fish a good amount which shows patience and accountability
Accomplishments
- I have been the only person to work on my car for the past 2 years
Timeline
Apprentice Plumber
Orca Plumbing
02.2024 - 12.2024
GED -
Bellingham Technical College
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