Samuel Douglas
Maryville,TN
Summary
Energetic Pipe Welder with 10years of hands-on experience assembling, installing and maintaining pipeline systems. Hardworking and systematic professional holding several certifications including 6G certified, OSHA 10, and Hazmat. Skillful in installing and building pipe hangers, valves and supports and repairing holes and damage in existing welds. Also a team-oriented individual highly skilled in blueprint reading and operating pipefitting tools. Desiring a Pipefitter position with a manufacturing company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pipe Welder
GA West
09.2022 - Current
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Quality Control Inspector
GA West
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with foremans about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Collaborated with project manager to establish and meet quality standards
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Monitored inventory levels to restock materials and maintain consistent supply.
- Examined welds for imperfections and defects.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
- Provided support to formans, welders, and pipefitters.
Journeyman Pipefitter
UCORE
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Supervised apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
Certified Pipe Welder
UPF
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Combo Pipe Welder
GA West
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Certified Pipe Welder
Amec Foster Wheeler
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
Certified Pipe Welder
Lauren Engineers And Construction
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated robotic cells machinery.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Combo Pipe Welder
Cherokee Millwright Inc
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
Education
Diploma - Welding Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Covington
Knoxville, TN04.2011
GED -
William Blount High School
Maryville, TN05.2007
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Component Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Soldering
- Pipe Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Pipe Fitting
- Fabrication
- Structural Welding
- Stick Welding
- Quality Control
- Aluminum Metal Welding
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
GA West
05.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Pipe Welder
GA West
09.2022 - Current
Journeyman Pipefitter
UCORE
02.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Pipe Welder
UPF
05.2020 - 10.2021
Combo Pipe Welder
GA West
05.2015 - 05.2020
Certified Pipe Welder
Amec Foster Wheeler
03.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Pipe Welder
Lauren Engineers And Construction
07.2013 - 03.2014
Combo Pipe Welder
Cherokee Millwright Inc
05.2011 - 06.2013
Diploma - Welding Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Covington
GED -
William Blount High School
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