Ryan Abitz
Appleton,WI
Summary
Seasoned Pipefitter Foreman with a proven track record at the UA400, fluent in managing large and small-scale projects and leading teams with precision. Experienced in threaded and weld operations; showcasing strong organizational skills and mechanical knowledge. Achieving significant project efficiencies with demonstrating a self-motivated approach and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman
UA400
Kaukauna, USA
02.2017 - Current
- Participated in numerous small and large-scale projects.
- Coordinated on-site organization, layout, and communication.
- Union steward.
- Extensive experience with threaded, socket weld, and buttweld operations.
Install Technician
Case Sales and Installation / CRM
Fond du Lac, USA
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Install technician dealing with new install / remodel of refrigeration cases, coolers, and mechanical racks in grocery stores and distribution warehouses
- Also experience in the refurbishing of used cooler cases
General Laborer
Oscar J Boldt Construction
Appleton, USA
09.2009 - 05.2014
- Assisted large crews in erecting and demolition of commercial buildings
- Poured concrete walls, footings, and flat-work
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades
- Also have experience with FRACO mast climbing work platforms
- Operated machinery, such as; Skid steers, forklifts (Pettibone, Lull), miniature back holes
- I have completed my apprentice ship with certifications and classes including; Confined Space Awareness, Construction Plan Reading, First Aid/CPR/AED, Foreman Preparedness, Forklift Safety Awareness, General Construction, Hazard Communication, Hazardous Waste Worker, Level/Transit/Theodolite, Mason Tending - Practices and Procedures, OSHA 10+, Scaffold Builder, Traffic Control and Flagging, Transition to Trainer
Press Operator
Medalist Laserfab / Defiance Metal Products
Oshkosh, USA
07.2008 - 09.2009
- I was involved in New Product Development (NPD) for Oshkosh Truck Corporation on a Beyeler Xpert320 press brake.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Skills
- Self Motivated
- Observant
- Organized
- Revit
- Blueprint Reading
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Electrical
- Welding
- Hand Tools
- Press Brake Machine
- MS Office / Excell
- On/Offroad Fork lift operation
- HVAC/r Systems
- Construction Management
Certification
- Foreman Preparedness
- Foreman Certification
- OSHA 30
- Hoisting and Rigging
- First Aid CPR AED
- Advance Pipe Trades Math
- Level/Transit/Theodolite
- Hazardous Waste Removal
- Tube Bending
- Confined Space Awareness
- Hazard Communication
- Scaffold Builder
- Basic Rigging
- Advanced Rigging
- Mine Safety, Hazard and Awareness
- Traffic Control and Flagging
- Solder & Brazing
- OSHA 10+
- Driver's License
- Construction Plan Reading - Basic Building
- Blue Print Reading - Steamfitters
- Pipe Trades Math
- UA/MCA Foreman
- UA 101: UA & Labor History
- UA Heritage
Additional Information - Classes Studied
- Revit 1 / VDC completed
- Revit 2/ VDC to be completed and certified 2025
- CWI Classes to be completed and certified 2025
- VT Level 1
- Math for the Trades 1 & 2
- Interpretation of an Engineers Drawings 1 & 2
- DC Voltage 1
- Ladders, Circuits & Controls
- Systems Troubleshooting
- Co2 Transcritical Training
- Emerson E2 Controller training
- Koolair Ice Machine Training
- Hoshizaki Ice Machine Training
- Manitowoc Ice Machine Training
Timeline
Pipefitter Foreman
UA400
02.2017 - Current
Install Technician
Case Sales and Installation / CRM
05.2014 - 08.2017
General Laborer
Oscar J Boldt Construction
09.2009 - 05.2014
Press Operator
Medalist Laserfab / Defiance Metal Products
07.2008 - 09.2009
High school or equivalent -
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