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Michael Ragsdale

Hinesville,GA

Summary

I'm a pipe welder and pipe fitter with 10+ years of experience. I am able to Tig, stick, mig, and fluxcore weld in all positions and on different materials. I set up jobs accurately based on skilled reading of work orders and expert knowledge of materials and techniques. I always do my best to achieve the most quality work regardless of requirements. I work well with others and am always learning. In addition to welding, I understand how most systems work and can read, lay out, and fabricate pipe systems and structures. I have experience in millwright work, rigging, fitting, and some equipment operations. I also have leadership experience as a foreman. I come to work to do my best every day.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe Foreman

ITS
07.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed and approved employee time reporting.
  • Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.

Combo Pipe Welder

Ark Fabricators
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Produced consistently x-ray quality welds.
  • Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe installations.

Combo Pipe Welder

ITS
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
  • Assembled and installed variety of metal pipes and pipe fittings for both carbon steel and stainless projects.
  • Cleaned, prepared and installed pipes with various fittings and weld joints according to standardized protocols.
  • Measured pipe routings and fabricated to fit existing in-line piping systems.

Combo Pipe Welder

Excel Construction
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
  • Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe installations.
  • Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers using hand tools.

Combo Pipe Welder/Fitter

Fluor
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Cleaned, prepared and installed pipes with various fittings and weld joints according to standardized protocols.
  • Measured pipe routings and fabricated to fit existing in-line piping systems.
  • Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers using hand tools.
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.

Combo Pipe Welder

PCL
07.2013 - 04.2016
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
  • Measured pipe routings and fabricated to fit existing in-line piping systems.

Education

Diploma - Welding

North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Clarke Central High School
Athens, GA
05.2011

Skills

  • Pipe welding
  • Communication
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Decision-making
  • Design Interpretation
  • Understanding drawings and systems
  • Able to come up with alternative solutions when necessary
  • Measuring, cutting, and fabricating
  • Operating equipment and tools
  • Fast learner of new systems and designs
  • Able to see most problems before they happen

Timeline

Pipe Foreman

ITS
07.2022 - Current

Combo Pipe Welder

Ark Fabricators
12.2021 - 07.2022

Combo Pipe Welder

ITS
01.2019 - 12.2021

Combo Pipe Welder

Excel Construction
01.2018 - 10.2018

Combo Pipe Welder/Fitter

Fluor
04.2016 - 01.2018

Combo Pipe Welder

PCL
07.2013 - 04.2016

Diploma - Welding

North Georgia Technical College

High School Diploma -

Clarke Central High School
Michael Ragsdale