JOSHUA ORR
Lawrenceville,VA
Summary
At Adaptive Stainless, I leveraged my expertise in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and exceptional problem-solving abilities to enhance fabrication efficiency and project coordination. My dedication to safety and quality, coupled with a knack for mentoring new hires, significantly improved equipment reliability and workplace safety, embodying professionalism and adaptability in every task. Forward-thinking Boilermaker with commercial and industrial boiler experience. Offering more than Number years of inspecting, testing and troubleshooting boilers, tanks and pressure vessels. Expert in Type equipment safety and maintenance. Competent Boilermaker interpreting work orders and applying information to project at hand. Considered advocate for safety. Offering extensive repair experience in Industry sector. 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. Team-oriented individual highly skilled in attaching rigging and aligning water tubes to drums and headers. Desiring a Boilermaker position with a manufacturing company.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Boilermaker
Adaptive Stainless
Springfield, MO
03.2000 - Current
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections of boiler systems and components.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Served as a reliable mentor to new hires, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Elevated quality of workmanship, adhering strictly to blueprints and specifications for each project.
- Improved fabrication efficiency, integrating new technologies and techniques into daily operations.
- Enhanced project coordination, liaising effectively with engineers and project managers to clarify requirements.
- Reduced project lead times, skillfully managing resources and schedules to meet tight deadlines.
- Improved longevity and reliability of equipment, executing precision installations and upgrades.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Westville High School
Westville, IL05.1999
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Structural steelwork
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Grinding Techniques
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Safety Procedures
- Welding
- Component Installation
- Precision measuring
- Plasma cutting
- Material prepping
- Welding expertise
- Parts Fabrication
- Heavy Lifting
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Repair services
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Repair work
- Carbon Arc Gouging
- Rigging
- Blueprint Reading
- Pipefitting
- Parts and components fabrication
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Structural fittings
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Inspection preparations
- System Tests
- Code Compliance
- Pressure vessel construction
- Type vessel inspection
- System Testing
- Technical Documentation
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Attention to Detail
- Parts Replacement
- Task Prioritization
- Vessel inspection
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Skills
Timeline
Union Boilermaker
Adaptive Stainless
03.2000 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Westville High School