KYLE POLLIFRONE
MWI Corporation
Lakeland,FL
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Skilled welding and fabrication professional with expertise in industrial, structural, and piping applications. Proficient in lead welding, blueprint reading, and equipment repair, with hands-on experience in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, TIG/GTAW, and submerged arc welding, adhering to AWS and ASME standards. Experienced in shift supervision, heavy equipment operation, rigging, and managing complex fabrication and repair projects.
Work History
Lead Welder & Fabrication Specialist
4 Years- Fabricated inline pump components, including props, 90 fittings, distributors, distributor bowls, and press bearings for shafts, ensuring precision and quality for optimal performance.
- Performed welding and fabrication work in industrial manufacturing environment, prioritizing safety and adherence to fit-up and production requirements to meet project specifications.
- Supervised welding operations to ensure adherence to safety standards and quality specifications.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on best practices and advanced techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced waste.
Railroad Technician
6 Months- Executed railroad technician duties with applicable certification in a rail manufacturing and maintenance environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on rail signaling systems, ensuring operational safety and efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired electronic components in transit vehicles, improving reliability and performance.
- Assisted in installation of advanced communication systems, enhancing connectivity across transportation networks.
Lead Combo Welder & Fabricator
4 Months- Led combo welding and fabrication for roadway structures, ensuring structural integrity and quality.
- Executed structural welding and fabrication for roadway infrastructure projects, contributing to project completion and safety.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal structures according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of components.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
Lead Welding & Fabrication Specialist
2 Years- Executed welding and fabrication tasks to create structural components as per specifications. structural fittings and infrastructure from blueprints in both shop and field environments.
- Fabricated and installed handrails and stairs, enhancing safety and accessibility in various locations.
- Fabricated pipe and flanges for water-treatment facilities, contributing to efficient water management systems.
Journeyman Welder / Boilermaker
3 Months- Executed shutdown work at Covanta power plants nationwide to ensure operational readiness.
- Repaired feed chutes from feed to discharge and conducted Inconel piping work within boiler systems to maintain system integrity.
- Fabricated and welded components using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to meet project specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to industry standards.
In-Shop Welder
8 Months- Executed submerged arc welding (3-inch certified), air-arc, MIG, stick, TIG, and flux-core welding to meet project specifications.
- Conducted pipe and structural fitting, interpreted blueprints, and completed structural fabrication and code-vessel work for Mosaic mining operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Fabricated and welded components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds on various materials.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, identifying defects and ensuring adherence to specifications.
Combo Welder
1 Year- Fabricated conveyor systems, enhancing material handling with belts and structural steel components.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to join metal components with precision.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication of parts.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Welder / Fabricator
2 Months- Rebuilt granulation dryers, elevators, chutes, and pipe systems to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.
- Replaced tires, bull gears, and main drive gears using stick and flux-core arc welding processes, enhancing equipment durability.
- Operated MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes to fabricate metal components.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Maintained equipment and tools for optimal performance and safety standards.
Night Shift Supervisor
2 Years 10 Months- Supervised night-shift welding and fabrication operations during shutdown work at phosphoric acid plants and Mosaic facilities, ensuring project deadlines were met and safety standards upheld.
- Executed submerged arc welding (3-inch certified), air-arc, MIG, stick, TIG, and flux-core welding to meet quality specifications and support operational goals.
- Supervised night shift operations, ensuring safety compliance and adherence to project timelines.
- Coordinated workflow among construction teams, optimizing resource allocation for increased efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in improved project outcomes and reduced rework instances.
Structural Ship Welder
3 Months- Executed structural ship welding for reconstruction of exact replica of Juan Valdez oil tanker.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds in various materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise fabrication tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
Journeyman Welder / Fitter
9 Months- Relined dryer systems and replaced extensive pipe and flange systems in anhydrous ammonia plant to ensure operational integrity.
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality specifications.
Welder / Fitter
5 Months- Executed submerged arc welding on various types of tanks and code vessels in compliance with industry standards.
- Adhered to D1.1 and D1.11 certification requirements while conducting bridge-code work on materials up to 3 inches thick, enhancing weld quality and reliability.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds in construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication and assembly.
- Conducted regular inspections of welding equipment to maintain optimal performance and safety standards.
Welder / Fitter
4 Years- Executed submerged arc welding on tanks and code vessels to ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly and construction.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to optimize performance and safety standards.
Education
Associate's Degree - AWS
Skills
SMAW / Stick Welding
GMAW / MIG Welding
FCAW / Flux-Core Welding
GTAW / TIG Welding
SAW / Submerged Arc Welding
Structural Steel Fabrication
Pipe fitting
Blueprint Reading
Code vessel fabrication
ASME standards
Plasma & Torch Cutting
Forklift Operation
Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid Florida Phosphate Producer Card
- FCAW – 3G – FCM – Vertical Up – Filler Metal – AWS A5.2 – Grade 50
- SAW – 1G – FCM – Filler Metal – AWS A5.17 – 5/32 Lincoln L-61
- GMAW – 3G – FCM – Vertical Up – Filler Metal – AWS A5.1
- SMAW – 3G – FCM – Vertical Up – Filler Metal – AWS A5.1 – Grade 50
- PowerSafe Training – MSHA 49
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Timeline
Lead Welder & Fabrication Specialist
MWI Corporation
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Railroad Technician
Siemens Mobility
01.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Lead Combo Welder & Fabricator
ARCOSA
08.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Lead Welding & Fabrication Specialist
Metal Supply Machining
08.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Journeyman Welder / Boilermaker
Argyle
10.2018 - 01.2019Read More
In-Shop Welder
SMCI Specialty Maintenance
02.2018 - 10.2018Read More
Combo Welder
Davis Industrial
02.2017 - 02.2018Read More
Welder / Fabricator
M & R (Maintenance & Reliability) Technologies
12.2016 - 02.2017Read More
Night Shift Supervisor
DCR Construction
02.2014 - 12.2016Read More
Structural Ship Welder
Worldwide Labor
11.2013 - 02.2014Read More
Journeyman Welder / Fitter
CCC Group
02.2013 - 11.2013Read More
Welder / Fitter
DCR Construction
09.2012 - 02.2013Read More
Welder / Fitter
Layne Christensen
01.2006 - 01.2010Read More
Travis Vocational College
Associate's Degree from AWS
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