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Richard Pile III

Anderson,IN

Summary

Adept at blueprint interpretation and certified in MIG, TIG, and SMAW processes, I elevated piping system integrity at HMH through meticulous welding and leadership. My collaborative approach and proficiency in industrial piping not only ensured compliance with welding codes but also fostered team efficiency, significantly enhancing project outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Pipefitter

HMH
Kokomo, IN
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Strengthened pipe stability through support installation on overhead beams.
  • Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
  • Clean up work areas upon completion of tasks ensuring all tools are put away properly.
  • Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Weld pipe sections or joints together using welding equipment. Including carbon and stainless piping.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
  • Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
  • Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
  • Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
  • Conduct pressure tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functioning before use by personnel or customers.
  • Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.

Working Foreman

Freitag-Weinhardt Inc
Terre Haute, IN
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Facilitated installation of piping hangers and supports.
  • Executed welding of utility and jet fuel piping, ensuring all welds passed x-ray inspection.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Identified areas for improvement in safety protocols, production processes.
  • Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment, tools, and materials to maintain quality standards.
  • Ensured job sites were in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.

Journeyman Pipe Welder/Crew Foreman

HMH
Kokomo, IN
01.2021 - 06.2024
  • Installed pipe supports and hangers
  • welded piping in the field and in the shop. Including doing a PQR, it is a document that consists of procedures for creating and testing sample welds, and serves as a supporting document for the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
  • Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
  • Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during the job.
  • Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
  • Maintained strong quality control standards to prevent costly rework.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Inspected worksites to detect obstructions and adjust installation plans.
  • Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Scheduled personnel and equipment resources in order to complete jobs on time and within budget.
  • Enforced safety and client-specific policies procedures on job sites to protect workers and general public.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Evaluated blueprints, diagrams, drawings and other specifications to plan layouts for piping systems.

Journeyman Pipe Welder

Freitag-Weinhardt
Terre Haute, Indiana
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
  • Maintained a clean work area by removing debris and cleaning up spilled materials.
  • Provided guidance to junior welders regarding best practices when performing tasks.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Journeyman Pipe Welder

Shambaugh & Son
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Ensured compliance with governmental regulations related to use of hazardous materials involved in the orbital welding process.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Cleaned work area after completion of job to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Trained junior staff members on proper operation of orbital welding equipment as well as safety protocols that must be followed when working with hazardous materials.
  • Set up and operated orbital welding equipment to weld components in accordance with blueprints, engineering drawings and work orders.

Journeyman Pipe Welder

RF Nooter
Lima, OH
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Complied with all Husky refinery and contractor safety guidelines.
  • Welded 2" sch 160 socket welds and had CWI inspect all welds.
  • Ensured workspace organization and cleanliness throughout daily tasks.
  • Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes, including carbon steel pipes, in different positions, such as flat position, horizontal position, and overhead.
  • Corrected flawed X-ray welds delivered from fabrication.

Journeyman Pipefitter Foreman/Pipe Welder

Freitag-Weinhardt
Indianapolis, IN
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
  • Connected pre-measured and grooved piping using Victaulic fittings.
  • Supervised fabrication operations in designated area on-site.
  • Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
  • Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
  • Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
  • Follow safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as acids or caustics.
  • Clean up work areas upon completion of tasks ensuring all tools are put away properly.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Journeyman Pipefitter

Chicago Bridge & Iron
Martinsville , IN
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
  • Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
  • Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
  • Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and repaired valves as needed.
  • Assembled valves, fittings and assemblies on pipe systems.

Lead Welding Instructor

Midwest Technical Institute
Brownsburg, IN
04.2015 - 07.2017
  • Served as an advisor or mentor for those interested in pursuing a career in welding.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment for students during lab sessions.
  • Optimized learning plans and quantified student progress through test administration.
  • Maintained records for all enrolled students including attendance logs, grades, and other relevant information.
  • Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Offered flexible work schedule to meet needs of students.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students while also demonstrating respect for their individual differences.
  • Provided guidance on proper techniques for different types of welds, such as MIG, TIG, and oxy-acetylene.
  • Interacted with employers in order to inform them about the qualifications of our graduates who are seeking employment opportunities in the field.

Pipe Welder/ Pipefitter

Maddox Industrial
Indianapolis, IN
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Conducted welding of different alloys ensuring suitability for radiographic examination.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during the job.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Maintained a clean work area by removing debris and cleaning up spilled materials.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.

Education

Welding And Pipefitting - Welding And Pipefitting

Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL
09-2006

Skills

  • Certified in multiple welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and SMAW on pipe
  • Industrial piping
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Valve installation
  • Welding codes compliance
  • Teamwork and communication

Affiliations

  • I helped coached my sons baseball team for the past 3 years.
  • Have traveled around the country for work.
  • Enjoy helping and teaching others as well as seeking knowledge.

Custom

  • I Have been welding for 20+ years. I have been on both sides of Non-Union and Union in the pipe welding and pipefitting trade. The Union has changed my life, and i would love to be able to share my experiences through life and get individuals interested in organizing Union because i know how it impacted my life for the better.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Journeyman Pipefitter

HMH
10.2024 - 01.2025

Working Foreman

Freitag-Weinhardt Inc
06.2024 - 10.2024

Journeyman Pipe Welder/Crew Foreman

HMH
01.2021 - 06.2024

Journeyman Pipe Welder

Freitag-Weinhardt
06.2019 - 01.2021

Journeyman Pipe Welder

Shambaugh & Son
05.2019 - 06.2019

Journeyman Pipe Welder

RF Nooter
04.2019 - 05.2019

Journeyman Pipefitter Foreman/Pipe Welder

Freitag-Weinhardt
01.2018 - 04.2019

Journeyman Pipefitter

Chicago Bridge & Iron
06.2017 - 12.2017

Pipe Welder/ Pipefitter

Maddox Industrial
07.2016 - 06.2017

Lead Welding Instructor

Midwest Technical Institute
04.2015 - 07.2017

Welding And Pipefitting - Welding And Pipefitting

Midwest Technical Institute

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