Toren Nesthus
Journeyman Plumber
Rock Springs,WI
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience at Hooper Corporation, specializing in plumbing and welding. Demonstrates expertise in custom plumbing systems and equipment operation, complemented by a commitment to continuous learning. Excelled in leading apprentices and optimizing plumbing systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Proven ability in blueprint reading and gas piping, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber
Hooper Corporation
Defore, WI
06.2017 - 05.2024
- Assisted in training apprentices in proper installation methods and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to plumbing work.
- Responded promptly to emergency service calls from clients requiring immediate assistance.
- Assembled complex components that require soldering techniques or threading pipes together using special tools.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Troubleshooted plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
Welder
Hooper Corporation
De Forest, WI
06.2017 - 05.2024
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells. At Walker Stainless for 10 years prior to Hooper.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Operator
Hooper Corporation
De Forest, WI
06.2017 - 05.2024
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Education
Journeyman Plumber - Plumbing
Matc
Madison, WI05-2023
Skills
- Drain field placement
- Custom plumbing systems specialist
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Residential plumbing design
- Basic math aptitude
- Silver and soft solder expert
- Remodels and new construction
- Fixture repair
- Gas piping
- Blueprint reading
- Commercial construction experience
- Pipefitting processes expertise
- Plumbing code compliance
- Water heater maintenance
- Sewer and domestic water lines
- Septic system installation
- Gas line handling
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Fixture repair proficiency
- MS office proficient
- Residential construction
- Continuous learning commitment
Certification
- Journeyman Plumber ID: 1459540
Timeline
Plumber
Hooper Corporation
06.2017 - 05.2024
Welder
Hooper Corporation
06.2017 - 05.2024
Operator
Hooper Corporation
06.2017 - 05.2024
- Journeyman Plumber ID: 1459540
Journeyman Plumber - Plumbing
Matc
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