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Work History
Education
Skills
Military service
Certification
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Jamey Sledge

Exential
Zebulon,NC
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience

Demonstrated adaptability and strong work ethic in diverse industrial settings, authorized for employment across the US.

Work History

Piping Foreman

1 Year 2 Months
Exential | 06.2025 - Current
  • Supervised piping installation and maintenance operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for installation and maintenance procedures.
  • Supervised daily piping operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Conducted regular inspections of piping systems to identify issues and implement corrective measures.
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources to optimize workflow efficiency across multiple teams.
  • Collaborated with engineers to interpret designs and translate them into actionable work plans.
  • Led troubleshooting efforts for complex piping issues, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
  • Maintained cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve production goals.
  • Optimized material usage for projects by incorporating efficient prefabrication techniques whenever possible, resulting in reduced labor costs and accelerated construction schedules.

Pipe welder

2 Months
Southland Industries | 04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Operated orbital welding equipment to join metal components efficiently and accurately.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
  • Conducted regular inspections of welded joints for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot welding issues and enhance production workflows.

Pipe Welder

8 Months
Bernhard MCC | 08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Fabricated and assembled piping systems according to project specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise installations.
  • Conducted inspections of welds to maintain quality and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
  • Trained junior welders on techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.

Pipe /Orbital Welder

2 Months
DYNAMIC SYSTEMS, INC | 06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operated orbital welding equipment to join metal components efficiently and accurately.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
  • Conducted regular inspections of welded joints for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot welding issues and enhance production workflows.

Pipe/Orbital welder

8 Months
KINETICS SYSTEMS INC | 10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Operated orbital welding equipment to ensure precision and quality in assemblies.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute welding projects accurately.
  • Conducted routine inspections of welds for structural integrity and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to refine welding processes and improve efficiency.

Combo Welder

18 Years 7 Months
Multiple Employers | 01.2008 - 2018
  • Traveled the country welding on different plants pharmaceuticals to nuclear submarines.
  • Aligned piping systems for oil, water, air, and steam, ensuring optimal ship propulsion and service system performance
  • Controlled operation of ship boilers and steam turbines, maintaining reliable propulsion and electrical power generation
  • Performed preventive maintenance on boilers, engines, turbo generators, and auxiliary machinery, reducing downtime
  • Operated and maintained distilling plants, producing fresh water from sea water to support ship operations
  • Repaired and replaced valves, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, and control devices, improving machinery reliability
  • Recorded and analyzed machinery operating data, enabling proactive maintenance and operational efficiency
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components efficiently.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.

Machinist Mate

1 Year
NAVY, Boiler | 01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Aligned piping systems for oil, water, air, and steam, ensuring optimal ship propulsion and service system performance
  • Controlled operation of ship boilers and steam turbines, maintaining reliable propulsion and electrical power generation
  • Performed preventive maintenance on boilers, engines, turbo generators, and auxiliary machinery, reducing downtime
  • Operated and maintained distilling plants, producing fresh water from sea water to support ship operations
  • Repaired and replaced valves, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, and control devices, improving machinery reliability
  • Recorded and analyzed machinery operating data, enabling proactive maintenance and operational efficiency

Education

High school diploma

WEC Welding Institute | 01.2008

High school diploma - CAD

JF Webb High School | Oxford, NC | 12.2004

Skills

Piping Forman
Welding
Fabrication
Safety Compliance
Time Management
Equipment Setup
Arc Welding
Boiler
Manufacturing
TIG Welding
Blueprint Reading
Preventive Maintenance

Military service

E-3 | United States Navy

Certification

OSHA 30

Timeline

Piping Foreman

Exential
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Pipe welder

Southland Industries
04.2020 - 06.2020Read More

Pipe Welder

Bernhard MCC
08.2019 - 04.2020Read More

Pipe /Orbital Welder

DYNAMIC SYSTEMS, INC
06.2019 - 08.2019Read More

Pipe/Orbital welder

KINETICS SYSTEMS INC
10.2018 - 06.2019Read More

Combo Welder

Multiple Employers
01.2008 - 2018Read More

Machinist Mate

NAVY, Boiler
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More

JF Webb High School

High school diploma from CAD
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WEC Welding Institute

High school diploma
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Jamey Sledge