Michael Bolton
Jackson,AL
Summary
Adaptable pipefitting professional with 15 years of experience in fabrication, installation, and quality control. Known for strong isometric drawing skills, rigging experience, and safe use of pneumatic, electric, and lifting equipment. Ready to support reliable piping systems through accurate fit-up, testing, and valve installation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter/Fabricator
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
Gonzales, Louisiana
04.2024 - Current
- Installed piping systems during specialty welding and turnaround projects.
- Clear understanding and knowledge of pipe isometric drawings and installing pipe as well as steel drawings and cut sheets.
- Executed job tasks safely while meeting deadlines.
- Performed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing.
- Used pneumatic and electric tools, including grinders, end grinders, port-a-bands, metabos, hytorc equipment, hydraulic pump jacks, and flange spreaders.
- Operated cutting torch for cutting and fitting work.
- Operated manlifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts to facilitate safe material handling and access.
- Completed installation of high-pressure valves.
- Followed LOTO, confined space entry, fresh air, and rigging procedures to support safe work environments.
Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
Pascagoula, Mississippi
01.2014 - 04.2024
- Followed safe work rules and used fall protection and PPE.
- Reviewed isometric drawings and blueprints to ensure precise pipe layout and fit-up.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping system components to ensure operational integrity.
- Measured and marked pipe for cutting and threading.
- Installed pipe supports to securely hold piping in place during installation, enhancing stability and safety.
- Installed high-pressure valves in accordance with safety standards.
- Operated heavy lifting equipment safely.
Pipefitter/Quality Control (QC)
GA West
Creola, Alabama
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Read isometric drawings and blueprints to help with pipe layout and fit-up work.
- Installed pipe supports to keep piping positioned during installation.
- Used saws, drills, wrenches, and threaders to complete job tasks.
- Followed safety rules and wore fall protection and PPE on job sites.
- Measured, cut, and threaded pipe with hand and power tools.
- Assembled pipe supports, hangers, and fittings according to specifications.
- Aligned and secured piping during field fabrication and installation.
- Supported fabrication, erection, inspection, and testing work to meet engineering drawings, international codes, and project specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
McIntosh High School
McIntosh, AL05-2009
Skills
- 15 years pipefitting
- 5 years supervision
- Quality assurance
- NCCER
- Pipe installation
- Isometric drawings
- Pneumatic testing
- Hydrostatic testing
- Pipe fabrication
- Valve installation
- Rigging Experience
- Various use of pneumatic and electrical tools
Timeline
Pipefitter/Fabricator
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
04.2024 - Current
Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
01.2014 - 04.2024
Pipefitter/Quality Control (QC)
GA West
02.2011 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
McIntosh High School