Michael Swartz

Mechanic/Pipefitter

James River Mechanical

Smithfield, VA

06.2006 - 04.2024

Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
Locate blockages in lines using video cameras or other diagnostic equipment.
Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
Keep up-to-date with new technologies related to pipefitting industry.
Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.

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