Jordan Loyd

Entry Level Welder/Pipefitter

GA West

Loudon, TN

06.2023 - Current

Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.