RYAN HASTINGS
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Skilled Fabricator with experience in diverse industrial settings. Strengths include proficiency in fitting, reading blueprints, and operating machinery for metal fabrication. Known for improving efficiency and accuracy in previous roles. Committed to safety standards and fostering teamwork on the job site.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator - Pipefitter
R&R Construction
Sulphur, LA
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Performed layout and fitting of fabrication of piping members to specified tolerances.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Worked closely with other tradesmen such as pipefitters and electricians during fabrication process.
- Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
Fabricator - Pipefitter
Turner Industries
Sulphur, LA
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Performed layout and fitting of fabrication of piping members to specified tolerances.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Worked closely with other tradesmen such as pipefitters and electricians during fabrication process.
- Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
Boilermaker
3W Construction
Pasadena, Texas
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Installed and repaired boilers, exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, exchangers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
Boilermaker
Turner Industries
Sulphur, LA
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Installed and repaired boilers, exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, exchangers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
Education
Certified A Craft Pipefitter -
NCCER
Louisiana01-2023
Skills
- Fabricating and fitting
- Installation and maintenance
- Soldering techniques
- Blueprint evaluation
- Measurement tools
- Precision cutting
Timeline
Fabricator - Pipefitter
R&R Construction
04.2024 - 10.2024
Fabricator - Pipefitter
Turner Industries
01.2021 - 04.2024
Boilermaker
3W Construction
12.2019 - 12.2020
Boilermaker
Turner Industries
09.2016 - 11.2019
Certified A Craft Pipefitter -
NCCER
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