Travis Owens
Corvallis,MT
Summary
Prior active duty U.S. Marine E-4. Served four years with an honorable discharge, September 2015-September 2019. Went through the Veterans In Piping program at Camp Pendleton. Pursued my career in pipefitting/welding and plumbing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Fitter/welder
Apollo Mechanical
Kennewick, WA
10.2019 - Current
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing debris and cleaning up spilled materials.
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Tested assembled products to ensure proper operation and adherence to safety regulations.
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Assisted other team members with troubleshooting any problems encountered during production runs.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nevada Union High School
Grass Valley, CA06-2015
Skills
- Dependable
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Technical skills
- Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Leadership
- Adaptability
Timeline
Pipe Fitter/welder
Apollo Mechanical
10.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Nevada Union High School
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