Patrick Fagan
Waterboro
Summary
Experienced Lead Fabricator with over 10 years of expertise in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum welding/fabrication, custom tank construction, and specialty equipment manufacturing, including robotic firefighting systems. In addition, a field service representative and robot assembler. A leader in both shop production and field operations, delivering precision welds, successful equipment deployments, and strong customer support while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Fabricator
Howe and Howe Inc. (Textron Systems)
Waterboro
08.2017 - Current
- Led fabrication team in construction of stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel tanks and specialty equipment.
- Perform precision TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum for structural and pressure applications.
- Oversaw fabrication and assembly of robotic firefighting units, ensuring readiness for hazardous emergency environments.
- Interpreted complex engineering drawings to ensure dimensional accuracy and weld integrity.
- Conducted inspections, pressure testing, and final quality checks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and weld integrity.
- Trained and mentored welders and fabricators on advanced welding techniques, enhancing team skills and compliance with safety standards.
- Field Service Accomplishment: Selected to represent the company as on-site installation, troubleshooting, and repair of fabricated tanks and robotic firefighting systems at customer locations.
- Provided hands-on customer training and resolved mechanical and structural issues in field environments, ensuring equipment reliability and client satisfaction.
- Maintained full compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements during field deployments.
- Maintained strong focus on weld integrity, cosmetic finish, and structural durability.
Sign Installer
Burr Signs
Westbrook
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Operated aerial lifts and scaffolding for sign installation projects.
- Collaborated with clients to determine sign design and placement preferences.
- Conducted site surveys to assess installation requirements and safety protocols.
- Operated a variety of tools including saws, drills, grinders, routers, sanders, ladders and lifts.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with hoists or cranes.
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently across designated routes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westbrook High School
Westbrook, Maine2 year College -
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OregonSkills
- Mild Steel Fabrication
- Stainless Steel Fabrication
- Aluminum Fabrication
- Tank Fabrication
- Repairssel Fabrication
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Robotic Assembly
- Robotic fabrication
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Blueprints specifications
- Mechanical Assembly
- Hydraulic Assembly
- Structural Welding
- Industrial Welding Standards
- Quality Control
- Machinery operation Techniques
- Inspection
- Non-destructive testing
- Troubleshooting
- TIG Welding
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine setup
- OSHA Compliance
- Field Delivery
- Field service operations
- On-Site Equipment Support
- Workplace Safety Compliance
- OSHA Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Team management
- Training and Development
- Mentorship
- Attention to detail
- Deadline adherence
- Technical troubleshooting
- Power tool operation
- Manual machining
- Sheet metal work
- Material prepping
- Machine setup
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Equipment maintenance
- Manual machining
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Material prepping
Certification
- AWS Certified Welder
- OSHA 10/30 Certification
- Forklift Certification
- DOT Card
- Respirator Certification
Professional Highlights
- 10+ years of stainless steel and aluminum fabrication expertise.
- Lead fabrication and field deployment of robotic firefighting systems.
- Trusted to represent company in customer-facing field service roles.
- Recognized for leadership, technical precision, and on-time project completion.
Timeline
Lead Fabricator
Howe and Howe Inc. (Textron Systems)
08.2017 - Current
Sign Installer
Burr Signs
03.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Westbrook High School
2 year College -
Clackamas Community College