Mike Norwest
Gresham,OR
Summary
Resourceful individual skilled in reading blueprints and operating pipefitting machinery. Looking for a Pipefitter position with an organization in the manufacturing sector.
Reliable Fire Sprinkler Fitter known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in system installation, maintenance, and repair along with expertise in blueprint reading and compliance with safety regulations. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and teamwork to ensure projects meet quality standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Pipe Fitter
Phoenix fire protection
Gresham, OR
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Install fire-protection sprinkler systems according to code requirements.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Clean up work areas upon completion of tasks ensuring all tools are put away properly.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
- Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
Education
Fire Sprinkler
American Fire Sprinkler Association
Gresham, OR09-2023
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Blueprint reading
- Leak troubleshooting
- Pressure testing
Timeline
Journeyman Pipe Fitter
Phoenix fire protection
01.2020 - 12.2024
Fire Sprinkler
American Fire Sprinkler Association