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Giancarlo Paris

New London,CT

Summary

Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations and communications skills leading to desired outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Shipfitter

Cross Sound Ferry
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as framework, engine and wheelshaft within hull of ship.
  • Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
  • Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
  • Kept accurate record of ship maintenance activities such as location of hull plates replaced.
  • Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges and hand torches
  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Journeyman Ironworker

Structural Steel Works/ SSW
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
  • Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
  • Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
  • Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
  • Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.

Lead Welder

Augie Phillips Enterprises
01.2007 - 01.2022
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
  • Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
  • Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
  • Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
  • Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
  • Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
  • Documented findings and actions taken.
  • Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
  • Repaired trenchboxes, errected steel structures on job sites, maintained heavy truck equipment
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Lead Welder

Sheppard Steel
01.2009 - 02.2011
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.

Education

No Degree - Welding Technology

Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor
Broad Brook, CT
07.2011

Skills

  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Listening
  • Equipment Selection
  • Machine Guarding
  • Fabrications Knowledge
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
  • Regulatory Codes

Timeline

Welder/Shipfitter

Cross Sound Ferry
04.2022 - 05.2023

Journeyman Ironworker

Structural Steel Works/ SSW
02.2021 - 11.2022

Lead Welder

Sheppard Steel
01.2009 - 02.2011

Lead Welder

Augie Phillips Enterprises
01.2007 - 01.2022

No Degree - Welding Technology

Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor

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