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Dustin Taflinger

Kokomo,IN

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Pipefitter/Assembly Techincian with strong ability in trouble shooting and maintenance. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sprinkler Fitter / Pipe Fitter Journeymen

Local 669/ Shambaugh & Son
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2023 - Current
  • Installed, tested and maintained sprinkler systems in accordance with local codes and regulations.
  • Performed routine maintenance on all sprinkler systems including cleaning pipes and fittings.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Performed onsite fabrication of pipe segments using various equipment including hacksaws, threaders, reamers and benders.
  • Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
  • Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
  • Determined layout of piping for new installations according to blueprints or specifications from engineers or architects.
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.

Automation Technician/Pipefitter Journeyman

Mid-State Engineering
Tipton, IN
02.2012 - 04.2023
  • Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays.
  • Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
  • Operated air, manual and hydraulic tools to put together and align assemblies.
  • Monitored functioning of all equipment.
  • Worked with operations and engineering teams to report on quality issues and enact successful resolutions.
  • Kept an eye on material levels, counted supplies, and restocked components to maintain production.
  • Maintained records and documents of daily production and dispatched goods.
  • Completed quality assurance and design compliance checks to reduce errors.
  • Operates equipment safely and checked regularly for operational issues.
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Assisted with bill of materials by maintaining documentation of drawings, assembly instructions and inventory.
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
  • Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with 100% accuracy.
  • Moved machinery and equipment weighing over [5,000] pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
  • Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble industrial automation machinery.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.

Sprinkler Fitter/ Pipe Fitter Journeymen

Local 669 / McDaniel Fire Systems
Indianapolis, IN
10.2001 - 12.2009
  • Tested plumbing systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
  • Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Repaired existing sprinkler systems and replaced defective parts.
  • Inspected fire extinguishers, alarms, pumps, valves and other components of the system to ensure proper functioning.
  • Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
  • Completed sprinkler system installations for new construction and remodeling projects.
  • Determined layout of piping for new installations according to blueprints or specifications from engineers or architects.
  • Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
  • Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Systems

Pennsylvania State University
South Bend, IN
01.2007

Certification

  • 30 hour OSHA training card.

Timeline

Sprinkler Fitter / Pipe Fitter Journeymen

Local 669/ Shambaugh & Son
05.2023 - Current

Automation Technician/Pipefitter Journeyman

Mid-State Engineering
02.2012 - 04.2023

Sprinkler Fitter/ Pipe Fitter Journeymen

Local 669 / McDaniel Fire Systems
10.2001 - 12.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Systems

Pennsylvania State University

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