Pipe Fitter / Welder
Local 619 Plumbers and Pipefitter
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
- Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attention to detail in completing precise welds that met or exceeded expectations.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing and managing workload.
- Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Contributed to overall project success through effective collaboration with other trades on job sites, ensuring seamless integration of work efforts.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing project requirements or specifications when necessary.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks while adhering to high-quality standards throughout each step of the process.
