Elijah McBride
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Skilled Commercial Construction Professional specializing in pipe fitting and welding to ASME standards. Expertise includes installing mechanical piping assemblies, inspecting welds for compliance, and coordinating project execution with teams. Proficient in blueprint reading and committed to safety protocols, ensuring high-quality project outcomes. Background in warehouse management supports timely order fulfillment and adherence to safety regulations.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Fitter and Welder
Professional Air Systems
Rural Hall, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Welded steel and copper piping for commercial air system installations.
- Delivered smooth, durable welds, ensuring high quality and finish standards.
- Achieved precise pipe fit to enhance welding quality.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds for leaks, cracks, and compliance with industry codes.
- Installed supports, hangers, and braces for mechanical piping assemblies.
- Read blueprints and shop drawings for pipe fit-up and alignment.
- Coordinated with fitters and supervisors on piping installations.
Grading foreman/ warehouse manager
Fine Line Homes
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Cleared land for various projects.
- Performed rough grading to prepare land for construction projects.
- Implemented erosion control measures to protect soil and prevent runoff.
- organization of the warehouse
- Coordinated material delivery to job sites to ensure timely availability for construction.
- organization of warehouse
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Fulfilled all orders accurately and on time.
- Monitored adherence to OSHA standards and safety policies.
Pipefitter
Enviromental Air Systems
High Point, NC
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Constructed chiller units for corporations and schools, ensuring efficient cooling solutions.
- Installed mechanical piping for commercial HVAC systems at Environmental Air Systems.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Utilized hand tools to complete various tasks efficiently. such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired piping systems for heating, cooling, lubrication, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal, ensuring operational reliability.
Administrator
Medix
Lincolnton, NC
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for checking people in at a Covid testing clinic.
- Ensured individuals received COVID-19 tests at clinic.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of facility grounds.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and placed orders.
- Verified mask use and PPE compliance with posted safety rules.
- Documented screening results in daily logs and tracking forms.
- Sanitized screening stations, thermometers, and high-touch surfaces.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Responsible for checking people in at a Covid testing clinic,
- Screened employees and visitors using specific protocols and non-contact infrared thermometers.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc.
Pilot Mountain, NC
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with crew to construct landfills, ensuring proper design and stability.
- Graded surfaces for roadwork and site preparation, facilitating safe and efficient project execution at Lynch job sites.
- Graded surfaces for roadwork and site preparation at Lynch job sites.
- Transported earth, stone, and materials throughout construction sites to facilitate operations.
- Loaded and dumped materials following supervisor directions and site plans.
- Inspected equipment before shifts and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Performed cab cleaning and fluid level checks to maintain equipment readiness during daily shutdowns.
Car Salesman
Bob King Kia
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Consistently exceeded quotas by pursuing and closing sales.
- Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
- Matched customers with inventory from Bob King Kia lot.
- Presented Kia vehicles, features, and trims to showroom customers.
- Assisted customers in identifying suitable vehicles from available inventory from Bob King Kia lot.
- Built customer relationships through phone calls, texts, and follow-up visits.
- Handled trade-in discussions and vehicle appraisal walkarounds.
- Coordinated with sales managers, finance teams, and service staff.
Draw Machine Operator
Insteel Wire Products
Mount Airy, NC
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Operated Insteel Wire Products machinery for continuous wire production
- Monitored machine controls and adjusted settings during production
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Inspected wire products for quality defects and surface issues
- Cleaned machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety and maintained safe work areas around machinery
- Cleaned equipment and maintained safe work areas around machinery
Top Pipefitter Apprentice
Professional Air Systems
Rural Hall, NC
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Read blueprints and followed layout plans for air system piping
- Inspected piping routes for safety, fit, and code compliance
- Brazed copper lines and sealed joints for air system work
- Measured and cut pipe using hand tools and power tools
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for the job.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed including material used, labor hours expended and any additional costs incurred during the job process.
Dishwasher/Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday
Mount Airy, NC
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Ensured cleanliness of work areas and kitchen floors throughout Ruby Tuesday service
- Restocked clean dishware and supplies for Ruby Tuesday cooks and servers
- Followed sanitation and food safety standards throughout Ruby Tuesday shifts
- Facilitated efficient cleanup and dish flow for Ruby Tuesday kitchen team during peak service
- Removed trash, grease, and food waste from kitchen stations
- Removed garbage from kitchen to maintain cleanliness and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Prepared entrees and sides following restaurant kitchen recipes and quality standards.
- Coordinated grill, sauté, and prep stations during busy service periods.
- Oversaw food safety, sanitation, and proper storage practices across all kitchen work areas.
- Communicated order changes with servers and kitchen staff to support timely service.
- Plated dishes with consistent presentation and accurate menu specifications.
Education
High school diploma -
North Surry High School
Mount Airy, NCSkills
- Piping layout
- Pipe support installation
- Piping assembly
- Pipe bending
- Blueprint Reading
- Blueprint interpretation
- Weld quality inspection
- Welding standards
- Welding safety
- Safety compliance
- Commercial construction
- Construction management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Excavator operation
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Rigging operations
- Mechanical maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Effective communication
Personal Information
Driving License: Driver's License
Certification
Driver's License
OSHA 30
ASME welding certification
CPR
Timeline
Pipe Fitter and Welder
Professional Air Systems
05.2024 - Current
Grading foreman/ warehouse manager
Fine Line Homes
10.2022 - 05.2024
Pipefitter
Enviromental Air Systems
07.2022 - 09.2022
Administrator
Medix
10.2021 - 07.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2021
Car Salesman
Bob King Kia
01.2019 - 06.2019
Draw Machine Operator
Insteel Wire Products
12.2017 - 09.2018
Top Pipefitter Apprentice
Professional Air Systems
07.2015 - 06.2018
Dishwasher/Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday
01.2014 - 07.2015
High school diploma -
North Surry High School