Jerrid Firlik
Springville,TN
Summary
Dependable Combination Welder seeking to utilize skills with a company that can bring professional growth and where my skills and knowledge will bring forth quality in a construction environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Combination Pipe Welder
Ptl Fabricators
Guthrie, KY
02.2024 - Current
- Completed Stainless Steel welds using GTAW on pressure-tested welds, which were tested to 3000 psi
- Welded and assembled components of pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, boilers, and other metal structures according to blueprints.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Welded components in 2G, 5G, and 6G
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Troubleshot problems with welds due to incorrect settings or techniques used during the process.
- Welded and assembled pipes, valves, and fittings to form complete piping systems.
Combination Pipe Welder
United Trades Of America
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Welded and assembled pipes, valves, and fittings to form complete piping systems.
- Fabricated components according to customer specifications using welding equipment.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance prior to installation.
- Grinded metal pieces in order to obtain desired shape and size.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Assisted other trades in the completion of their tasks as required.
- Analyzed blueprints and schematics to determine optimal welding procedures.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Measured pipe routings and fabricated to fit existing in-line piping systems.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Tested welds through x-ray inspection methods when necessary.
- Developed weld procedures for various types of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys..
- Laid out and installed gas piping systems, including mains, distribution lines, and meters in accordance with local codes.
- Performed pressure tests on gas pipes and fittings to detect any leaks or faulty connections.
- Installed valves, regulators, traps, gauges, and other components of the gas system.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Welded and assembled components of pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, boilers and other metal structures according to blueprints.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
Combination Pipe Welder
MCR Construction
South Dayton, NY
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Welded and assembled pipes, valves, and fittings to form complete piping systems.
- Fabricated components according to customer specifications using welding equipment.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance prior to installation.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Installed pipe supports, brackets, clamps, hangers., as needed.
- Assisted other trades in the completion of their tasks as required.
- Analyzed blueprints and schematics to determine optimal welding procedures.
- Calculated dimensions of components for fabrication purposes.
- Developed weld procedures for various types of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys..
- Tested welds through x-ray inspection methods when necessary.
- Readied job sites prior to beginning any welding activities by cleaning up debris.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, chisels., during the welding process.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cleaned, prepared and installed pipes with various fittings and weld joints according to standardized protocols.
- Assembled and installed variety of metal pipes and pipe fittings for both carbon steel and stainless projects.
- Measured pipe routings and fabricated to fit existing in-line piping systems.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Laid out and installed gas piping systems, including mains, distribution lines, and meters in accordance with local codes.
- Performed pressure tests on gas pipes and fittings to detect any leaks or faulty connections.
- Installed valves, regulators, traps, gauges, and other components of the gas system.
- Identified potential problems to ensure safe operation of gas systems.
- Read blueprints and schematics in order to accurately install gas piping systems.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Consulted with local authorities concerning building codes prior to starting projects.
- Calculated load requirements based on customer needs and system specifications.
- Mounted casings of water tube boilers and attached davit heads, burners and furnace casing to fire tube boilers.
Combination Pipe Welder
M&m Construction Services
Salisbury , NC
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in various types of installations.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Cleaned, prepared and installed pipes with various fittings and weld joints according to standardized protocols.
- Assembled and installed variety of metal pipes and pipe fittings for both carbon steel and stainless projects.
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers using hand tools.
- Measured pipe routings and fabricated to fit existing in-line piping systems.
- 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.
Combination Pipe Welder
Midwest Ironworks
Fargo, ND
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in Boiler and Tank installations.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Combination Pipe Welder
Alert Construction Services
Cedar Rapids, IA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Assembled and installed variety of metal pipes and pipe fittings for both carbon steel and stainless projects.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Measured pipe routings and fabricated to fit existing in-line piping systems.
- Cleaned, prepared and installed pipes with various fittings and weld joints according to standardized protocols.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers using hand tools.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Milwright
Alert Construction Services
Fredonia, KS
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing over 20000 pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- 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.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
Structural Welder
Lexicon Construction
Brandenburg, KY
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum and steel.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
Final Line Mechanic
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
08.2021 - 10.2021
Cavalry Scout (19D)
United States Army
Clarksville, TN
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Trained and mentored new platoon members, providing assistance when needed and advising on how to perform daily duties.
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
- Maintained wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment valued at $60,000,000 used to transport personnel, supplies and equipment.
- Planned, memorized and navigated numerous routes during vehicular and foot patrols and coordinated movement between 12 vehicles via radio.
- Supervised security on $60,000,000 worth of military equipment resulting in zero loss.
- Succeeded in training team members and foreign weapons operators in adapting to changing operational environments which resulted in minimizing employee injuries by 95%.
- Assisted with all transport duties in movement of 12 vehicles for unit consisting of 36 platoon members.
- Reviewed and prepared monthly reports and data on personnel strength management, resulting in 90% strength management rating.
- Streamlined work procedures reducing total downtime by 75%.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Education
Missouri Welding Institute
Nevada, MOHigh School Diploma -
Mariah Junior Senior High School
Moriah, NYSkills
- ASME Section IX (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Certified Pipe Welder
- AWS D11 (American Welding Society) Certified All Position Plate Welder
- Have Extensive Experience with the following welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Have Specific knowledge of all Welding defects and discontinuities, their origin and the ability to repair them
- Have the ability to read detailed isometric pipe drawings
- Have in-depth knowledge of pipe take-offs, metering fitings to odd angles, layouts of laterals and saddles, offsets, as well as angled offsets
- Have passed both Destructive and Nondestructive weld tests on the following Welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding
- Can read and interpret orthographic and isometric drawings, weld symbols, perform pipe and structural fitting
- Highly Qualified to weld the following base metals: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, ASTM A335 Grade P9 Allow Steel, Chrome-Moly P21, Inconel Alloy 718, Inconel Alloy 706, Inconel Alloy X-750
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Additional Skills Include: Hard working, punctual, exellent communicator, dependable, works well with others, eager to learn new skills
References
Steven Klasi:402-206-4697
Team Leader
Andrew Murphy:931-343-9655
Team Leader
Austin Keiser:517-262-1513
Team Leader
Timeline
Combination Pipe Welder
Ptl Fabricators
02.2024 - Current
Combination Pipe Welder
United Trades Of America
01.2024 - 01.2024
Combination Pipe Welder
MCR Construction
10.2023 - 01.2024
Combination Pipe Welder
M&m Construction Services
10.2023 - 10.2023
Combination Pipe Welder
Midwest Ironworks
05.2023 - 09.2023
Combination Pipe Welder
Alert Construction Services
10.2022 - 05.2023
Milwright
Alert Construction Services
08.2022 - 10.2022
Structural Welder
Lexicon Construction
05.2022 - 07.2022
Final Line Mechanic
Gulfstream Aerospace
08.2021 - 10.2021
Cavalry Scout (19D)
United States Army
07.2017 - 08.2021
Missouri Welding Institute
High School Diploma -
Mariah Junior Senior High School
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