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Kevin Torres

Calvert City,KY

Summary

Accomplished Pipefitter/Welder with extensive experience at Keeley Construction, skilled in advanced welding techniques and system testing. Proven ability to interpret complex blueprints and ensure safety compliance. Adapt at problem-solving and collaborating with teams to achieve project goals efficiently, consistently delivering high-quality piping installations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter/Pipewelder

Keeley Construction
Homer, NY
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process and show the presentation before selling the package to the client.
  • Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
  • Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Set up the testing of the system installed and adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions.
  • Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.

Pipe Welder/Pipefitter

Sundt Construction
Parkersburg, WV
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter, as well as beveling if necessary.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.

Pipe Fitter

phase 3 energy and power solutions
Midland , TX
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams, and blueprints like isometric drawings and P&ID's for job.
  • Assembly and installation of piping systems whether it be flange pipe, victaulic or threaded.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
  • Do walk downs and review blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.

Combo Welder

James Marine Inc
Wickliffe, KY
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, and also (6G uphill) with electrodes such as 6010, 6011, 6013, 7018, 8010, and 7024.
  • Ground down to ensure a clean surface on the material, and beveled the pipe to prep-fit.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them together with appropriate techniques.
  • Positioned and clamped parts of the boat, like angles, bulkheads, and properly assembled. As well as leveling, and making sure flange pipes are fitted to the correct standards.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.

Welder/Fitter

Corn Island Shipyard
Tell City, IN
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Welded with (FCAW-GS) as well as (FCAW-SS) on 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 6G positions, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Fabricated components from raw material in accordance with blueprints and drawings.
  • Operated overhead cranes safely while moving heavy loads around the shop floor.
  • Operated equipment and machinery such as telehandlers, skid-steer loader, excavators, scissor lift and man lift according to safety guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Heritage Park High School
Owensboro, KY
05-2017

Skills

  • Pipe installation
  • Welding techniques
  • System testing
  • Piping assembly
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • ISO and P&ID's drawing interpretation

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Pipefitter/Pipewelder

Keeley Construction
08.2023 - 12.2024

Pipe Welder/Pipefitter

Sundt Construction
04.2022 - 08.2023

Pipe Fitter

phase 3 energy and power solutions
08.2021 - 03.2022

Combo Welder

James Marine Inc
01.2019 - 07.2021

Welder/Fitter

Corn Island Shipyard
01.2018 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Heritage Park High School

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