Dylan Pfaff
pipersville,PA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a robust background in welding and team leadership. Excelled in underwater welding, topside welding, Fitting, fabrication, and blueprint reading, alongside mentoring peers for enhanced productivity. Demonstrated exceptional multitasking and ability to work in groups, ensuring high-quality outcomes in diverse settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Richard R Pucci and Associates
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Shop Hand
Welder Training & Testing Institute
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the testing process of hundreds of welds per day. Stress tests, Sono testing, X-ray, Dye Penetrants, etc
- Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance, and new installations.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload, and transport items.
Server
Plumsteadville Inn
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Camp Director
Covered Bridge Camp
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Created lesson plans and led hands-on group projects for 100+ students.
- Trained multiple new-hires at various positions.
- Forced to make impromptu decisions daily to maximize efficiency throughout the day and appease students, parents, and staff alike.
- Enhanced camper experience by developing creative and interactive activities tailored to their interests.
Education
ADCI, DCBC, NAUI Mixed Gas, HAZWOPER - Commercial Diving
Divers Institute of Technology
Seattle, WA02-2025
AWS 1-4 G SMAW Bridge Code Welder Certification - Welding
Welding Testing And Training Institute
Allentown, PA01-2021
No Degree - Marine Biology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SCSkills
- Surface Supplied Diving
- Underwater welding and cutting
- Underwater Construction
- Scuba Diving
- Physical Fitness
- Welding (Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux Core, Pulse Arc)
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
Certification
- Underwater Welder Certification – American Welding Society or Canadian Welding Bureau.
- Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) - Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
- Association of Diving Contractors International Entry Level Tender/Diver Certification (ADCI) - Association of Diving Contractors International.
- Hazardous Materials Handling Certificate (HAZMAT) – Department of Transportation or Environmental Protection Agency accredited providers.
Timeline
Welder
Richard R Pucci and Associates
01.2021 - 06.2024
Shop Hand
Welder Training & Testing Institute
03.2020 - 01.2021
Camp Director
Covered Bridge Camp
06.2017 - 08.2020
Server
Plumsteadville Inn
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Underwater Welder Certification – American Welding Society or Canadian Welding Bureau.
- Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) - Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
- Association of Diving Contractors International Entry Level Tender/Diver Certification (ADCI) - Association of Diving Contractors International.
- Hazardous Materials Handling Certificate (HAZMAT) – Department of Transportation or Environmental Protection Agency accredited providers.
ADCI, DCBC, NAUI Mixed Gas, HAZWOPER - Commercial Diving
Divers Institute of Technology
AWS 1-4 G SMAW Bridge Code Welder Certification - Welding
Welding Testing And Training Institute
No Degree - Marine Biology
Coastal Carolina University
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