Rodney Pritchard
Clinton,IN
Summary
Dedicated, motivated, and competent professional with a solid background in welding, pipefitting, maintenance, job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and materials used for specific jobs. Offering successful career history of more than 9 years. Looking to pursue and maintain a full-time career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 157
Terre Haute, IN
08.2015 - Current
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
- Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Utilized welding equipment and tools to safely complete predetermined operations.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
Welder
Doncasters-MECO & IET
Paris, IL
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Welded and fabricated turbine engine parts using Tig welding system.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Welder
Great Dane Trailers
Terre Haute, IN
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Welded and fabricated semi-trailer frames with Mig welding system.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Welder III
Leed Fabrication Services, Inc.
Loveland, Colorado
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Manufactured components for oil and water separators according to ASME codes standards using Mig welding system.
Education
Associate of Science - Plumbers & Pipefitters
Ivy Tech Community College
Terre Haute, IN05.2020
Vincennes University
Vincennes, INHigh School Diploma -
South Vermillion High School
Clinton, IN05.2010
Skills
- Certified in welding on 2" to unlimited carbon pipe using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding root and a Shielded Metal Arc Welding fill/cap
- Certified in welding on 2" to unlimited stainless steel pipe using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety Protocols
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Pipefitter
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 157
08.2015 - Current
Welder
Doncasters-MECO & IET
10.2014 - 07.2015
Welder
Great Dane Trailers
03.2013 - 10.2014
Welder III
Leed Fabrication Services, Inc.
07.2012 - 03.2013
Associate of Science - Plumbers & Pipefitters
Ivy Tech Community College
Vincennes University
High School Diploma -
South Vermillion High School