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
New London, CT
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
Wolcott, CT
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
Windsor, CT
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
Hartford, CT
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, CT07.2011
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