Thomas Butler Jr
Seminole,FL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level residential plumber position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Personable Plumber possessing strong work ethic and desire to provide quality workmanship to residential customers. Experienced installer of new fixtures and piping systems for renovations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber/Contractor
ROA Contracting LLC
07.2019 - Current
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using proper tools needed for the job.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Completed tile working, sheet rocking and other contactor work
- Minor electrical work
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Fabrication Welder
Industrial Fabrication Services
02.2007 - 06.2018
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- 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.
- 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.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Completed and passed weld certifications
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheldon High School
Sheldon, IA05.1989
Skills
- Commercial Plumbing
- Creative Solutions
- Pipeline Layout Design
- Welding and Brazing
- Residential Construction
- Pipe System Maintenance
- Caulking
- Equipment Monitoring
- Drain Cleaning
- Hand and Power Tools
- Systems Repair
- Construction Management
- Set Up Appliances
- Inventory Reports
- Sewer and Domestic Water Lines
- Power Sanders
- Install Assemblies
- Leak Repair
- Water Heater Installation
- Job Site Evaluation
- Certified Pipefitter Welder-did for Industrial Fabrication
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Water Pressure Assessment
- Client Support
- Faucet Repair
- Safety Techniques
- Heavy Labor
- Power Saws
- Copper Soldering
- Equipment Operation
- Good Mechanical Aptitude
- Pipe Measuring and Cutting
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Inspect Systems
- Piping Fabrication and Installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Maintain Records
- Piping Installation
- Safe Work Practices
- Cooperative Team Member
- Following Safety Practices
- Quality Production
- Detail Work
- Drainage Systems Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Fabricate Parts
- Blueprints
Timeline
Plumber/Contractor
ROA Contracting LLC
07.2019 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Industrial Fabrication Services
02.2007 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Sheldon High School
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