Manuel Fayett
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Helper
Port Fabricators
Brownsville, Texas
11.2022 - Current
- Installed piping systems including valves, flanges, pressure gauges and thermometers.
- Grinded welds to ensure a smooth finish on the surface of the pipes.
- Assembled supports for pipes prior to installation according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Performed welding tasks such as soldering, brazing, and torch-cutting.
- Provided support in lifting heavy materials onto work platforms or scaffolding.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during each job task.
- Mixed compounds required for sealing joints between different types of pipes.
- Repaired damaged pipelines using various tools like wrenches and pliers.
- Transported pipe and equipment to job sites using forklifts or hand trucks.
- Drilled holes into walls or floors to accommodate pipe installations.
- Cleaned and inspected pipes for defects before installation.
- Tested installed piping systems for leaks using air pressure gauges.
General Laborer
Jobstack People Ready
Brownsville, Texas
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
- Unloaded building supplies from delivery trucks using forklifts or cranes.
- Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
Welder
Shrimp Basin
Brownsville, TX
06.2006 - 11.2021
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hanna High School
Brownsville06-1993
Skills
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Pipe installation
- Power Tool Operation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Pipe disassembly
- Blueprint Reading
- Drilling
- Quality Control Checks
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Pipe cutting
- Safety Procedures
Affiliations
- Love to go fishing.
- Enjoy cutting the lawn.
Certification
- Alaska Marine Safety Education Association Onboard Drill Instructor Course
Timeline
Pipefitter Helper
Port Fabricators
11.2022 - Current
General Laborer
Jobstack People Ready
10.2021 - 11.2022
Welder
Shrimp Basin
06.2006 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Hanna High School
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