Jason Whiteaker
Summary
Highly trained Boilermaker offering excellent skills in flame cutting and repairs. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing boiler systems is highly sought.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Journeyman Local 85
02.2018 - Current
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
Extrusion Technician
The Spiratex Co
08.1993 - 02.2018
- Coordinated daily activities of production and operation teams to maximize coverage.
- Inspected materials and equipment to detect malfunctions.
- Oversaw production processes to determine quality control standards.
- Took apart machinery, cleaned parts and replaced damaged or worn out components.
- Changed out screens, dies and inserts to fit different production needs.
- Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
- Monitored process and work station information to guarantee accuracy and avoid workflow impediments.
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections and adjusted controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Followed formulas in weighing resins and other chemicals to maintain productivity requirements.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Monroe, MI05.1992
Skills
- System Assembly
- Component Installation
- Repair Services
- Repair Work
- Rigging
- Material Prepping
- Welding
- Heavy Lifting
- Blueprint Reading
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Hand and Power Tools
Timeline
Boilermaker
Journeyman Local 85
02.2018 - Current
Extrusion Technician
The Spiratex Co
08.1993 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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