James Sutton Jr.
DeLand,FL
Summary
Welding Fabricator experienced in pipe welding and fabrication techniques. Achieved compliance with industry standards through precise interpretation of blueprints and rigorous inspection of welds. Focused on timely project completion while maintaining high-quality control and fostering strong collaboration with field installation teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pipe Welder
Gas system technologies inc.
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2017 - 10.2026
- Welded gas system piping using certified pipe welding methods for industrial installations.
- Interpreted blueprints, isometric drawings, and layout plans for pipe fabrication.
- Inspected welds for code compliance, quality, and proper alignment.
- Obtained 6G certification to demonstrate advanced welding capabilities.
- Supported gas system technologies crews during field installation and repair work.
- Followed safety procedures for hot work, confined spaces, and gas hazards.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for daily jobsite readiness.
- Inspected completed welds to ensure they met quality standards.
- Dismantled old piping systems prior to installation of new ones.
- Performed pre-welding inspection on materials and equipment.
- Set up and operated torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other tools for welding purposes.
- Maintained detailed records of all work performed including material used and time required for each job.
- Adhered to all applicable codes related to pipe welding operations.
- Repaired and maintained existing pipe systems.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests at any hour of the day or night.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy piping components onto trucks or trailers for transportation to jobsites.
- Grinded down excess welds from finished products to create smooth surfaces.
- Installed valves, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, turbines, condensers.
- Conducted tests on welds to verify their strength and integrity.
- Followed safety procedures when working with hazardous materials such as gas tanks and flammable liquids.
- Enforced safety rules and led workplace compliance during factory operations.
- Supervised daily factory operations across production, safety, and staffing needs.
- Implemented new technologies and software solutions to streamline production processes and increase efficiency.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets for the factory operations department.
2nd Shift Supervisor
Advanced Manufacturing and power systems
DeLand, Florida
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervised second-shift production teams in advanced manufacturing and power systems operations.
- Monitored employee performance, attendance, and productivity to ensure daily goals were met.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies for problem resolution on the 2nd shift.
- Trained new operators on shift routines, safety rules, and team expectations.
- Monitored safety compliance on production floor and reinforced workplace procedures.
- Implemented process improvements based on feedback from team members regarding workflow issues affecting the second shift.
- Conducted weekly meetings with 2nd shift staff to review processes and procedures.
- Coordinated work assignments across assembly, fabrication, and testing departments.
- Oversee assembly, tank welding , roof welding and paint department.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Managed overtime hours within budget guidelines while ensuring completion of critical tasks.
- Resolved conflict between personnel in a professional manner while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Documented shift activity and handed off updates to incoming supervisors.
- Communicated with maintenance teams about equipment issues and downtime.
- Inspected workstations for quality standards and process consistency.
- Coordinated with other shifts to ensure smooth transition of tasks between shifts.
- Performed regular inspections of machinery, tools, materials, and supplies to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Organized special projects as assigned by management related to 2nd shift operations.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Crane operator for shipping and receiving and Genset mounting to tank.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
Education
Deland High School
DeLand, FLSkills
- Pipe welding
- 6G welding
- Blueprint reading
- Weld inspection
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Shift supervision
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Non-destructive testing
- Weld repair techniques
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Fabrication techniques
- Structural welding
- Overhead crane operation
- Safety procedures
- Structural fabrication
- Component fabrication
- Welding codes compliance
- Welding inspection
- Power tool operation
- Metal alloys
- Carbon steel welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Aluminum metal welding
- Time management
- Analytical skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Pipe Welder
Gas system technologies inc.
10.2017 - 10.2026
2nd Shift Supervisor
Advanced Manufacturing and power systems
06.2015 - 10.2017
Deland High School