Joseph Piccolella
Bayville
Summary
Dedicated plumbing professional with extensive experience at Sewer Genie Plumbing Drains, excelling in welding techniques and pipe fitting. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex plumbing issues while ensuring top-notch installations. Strong material handling skills and a commitment to quality service have consistently led to successful project outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Helper
Union Local 274 Pipefitter
Bayville
01.2012 - Current
- Performed welding tasks such as soldering, brazing, and torch-cutting.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, Grinders and threading machines.
- Assisted Pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes for installation.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Grinded welds to ensure a smooth finish on the surface of the pipes.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Tested installed piping systems for leaks using air pressure gauges.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Fabricated pipeline components using cutting torches or grinders when necessary.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Used and maintained fusion equipment and pipefitting hand tools.
- Installed piping systems including valves, flanges, pressure gauges and thermometers.
Plumber
Sewer Genie Plumbing Drains
Hillsborough
01.2008 - 03.2015
- Drain Cleaning
- High Pressure Sewer Jetting
- Water Heater installations
- Faucet installs
- Tub drains
- Sink Drain Cleaning
- HVAC
- Sewer Mains
- Water Mains
- Excavation Trenches
Plumber Helper
Richs Plumbing Heating & Ac
East Brunswick
03.2008 - 03.2013
- Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested plumbing systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed water heater malfunctions in residential homes.
Plumbers Helper
Absoulte Construction Plumbing heating and air
Roselle
01.2006 - 03.2007
- Carried and maneuvered heavy objects such as tubs, dishwashers and toilets at customer locations.
- Tested and checked systems to locate and correct leaks.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Regional High School
Bayville, NJ06-2006
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Pipe fitting
- Material handling
- Pipe fabrication
- Water Heater installation
- Sewer and Drain Cleaning
- Plumbing Faucet installs
- Grinding
- Soldering
- Pro press
- Pex
- Sewer Snaking
- sewer jetting
Timeline
Pipefitter Helper
Union Local 274 Pipefitter
01.2012 - Current
Plumber Helper
Richs Plumbing Heating & Ac
03.2008 - 03.2013
Plumber
Sewer Genie Plumbing Drains
01.2008 - 03.2015
Plumbers Helper
Absoulte Construction Plumbing heating and air
01.2006 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Central Regional High School