Joseph Carl Holst

Pipefitter

Local 149

, IL

01.2016 - Current

Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of piping systems including steam, air, water, gas, oil and hydraulic lines.
Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
Weld pipe sections or joints together using welding equipment.
Inspect completed installations for accuracy and compliance with applicable codes or regulations.
Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
Conduct pressure tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functioning before use by personnel or customers.
Follow safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as acids or caustics.
Coordinate with other tradespeople to complete projects within specified deadlines.
Troubleshoot malfunctions in existing pipe systems quickly and efficiently.
Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Oversaw [Number] apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.
Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
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.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
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.
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.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.

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Pipefitter

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Plumber Pipefitter Apprentice

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Pipefitter

Associate of Applied Science - Plumber Pipefitter Apprentice

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