Tyler Dubose
Andalusia,AL
Summary
Dedicated Pipefitter with specialty welding and drafting experience offering approximately 7 years of expertise in working with carbon, stainless, titanium, and aluminum materials to manufacture top-notch products in the fabrication trade. Talented in reading work orders and technical drawings to determine project specifications and layout while also being able to design and draft a in a slow or fast changing industrial/commercial environment. Driven to work with efficiency and precision to increase production output while reducing waste. Expert in communicating with teammates and supervisors to provide smooth operations while creating a solution to any obstacles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President/Drafter
Dubose Engineering Solutions LLC
Andalusia, AL
11.2023 - Current
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Collaborated with engineers to resolve design issues and develop solutions.
- Analyzed engineering data and drawings to ensure accuracy of designs.
- Performed 3D modeling using SolidWorks software to generate drawings.
- Generated bills of materials from CAD models and drawings according to project needs.
- Coordinated with project engineer on final as-built drawings so department and customer had accurate record of final design implemented on site.
- Supervised and trained new technologists, technicians and drafters.
- Calculate weights, volumes and stress factors and analyzed implications on technical design aspects.
- Rendered colored drawings of landscape and interior designs for client presentations.
- Prepared cost estimates, contracts and technical reports.
Fabricator
Coopers Welding
Andalusia, AL
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Created detailed drawings of components, assemblies, and systems for manufacturing purposes.
- Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
- Formulated bills of materials outlining components required for manufacture or purchase with clear reference to visual image on drawing.
Pipefitter and Drafter
Pensacola Metal Fabrication
Pensacola, FL
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Developed and implemented CAD drafting standards and procedures.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Created detailed drawings of components, assemblies, and systems for manufacturing purposes.
- Inspected physical parts for conformance with customer requirements prior to creating CAD models or drawings.
- Worked with computer programs such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam to complete project drawings.
Pipefitter/Specialty Fab/Field Technician
United Group Services
Cincinnati, OH
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Used logging tools to collect data from field, supporting engineer analysis.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Utilized software programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor and Revit to create accurate 2D and 3D drawings.
- Created 2D and 3D drawings from sketches or written specifications while adhering to established drafting standards.
- Developed sketches and rendered drawings to illustrate proposed designs.
- Reviewed architectural drawings to ensure accuracy of design elements.
Specialty Welder
PPM
Society Hill, SC
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered tests to welders to assess understanding of work and applicable code requirements.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Interpreted assembly drawings and specifications and proceeded with proper soldering as prescribed.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Quality Control Engineer/ Drafter
SK Battery of America
Commerce , GA
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
- Analyzed production accuracy, testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plans.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of company standards and protocols during inspections.
- Conducted inspections with quality control team members.
- Drafted and implemented action plan to assist company with achieving ISO 9000 certification.
- Performed product inspections and reported results detailing errors, failures and non-conformance.
- Developed and implemented best practices, quality assurance standards and project management procedures.
- Prepared reports detailing data analysis along with prospective solutions, benefits and costs.
Pipefitter
White Construction
New Albany, IN
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
- Carefully inspected worksites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Pipefitter/Welder Supervisor/Field Engineer
Spinnaker International LLC
Andalusia, AL
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Assembled and installed variety of metal pipes and pipe fittings for both carbon steel and stainless projects.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Measured pipe routings and fabricated to fit existing in-line piping systems.
- Welded regularly in all positions and worked effectively with metals such as stainless steel and various alloys.
- Cleaned, prepared and installed pipes with various fittings and weld joints according to standardized protocols.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Created detailed designs for new products, components, and systems.
- Provided support services during the installation process by producing as-built drawings on site.
- Identified errors in blueprints produced by other drafters in order to improve accuracy.
- Calculate weights, volumes and stress factors and analyzed implications on technical design aspects.
Structural Welder/Team Lead
Southern Erectors Incorporated
Pensacola, FL
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Welded repair kits for precipitators.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
Structural Welder/Fabricator
Thomas Industrial Service
Franklinton, LA
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
- Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Fabricator and Structural Engineer
Heartland Structural
Paris, IL
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
- Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
- Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Interpreted product assembly instructions from blueprints and manuals.
- Conducted onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing.
Structural Welder/Fitter
Cooper's Welding And Fabrication
Andalusia, AL
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs, including stinger, wrenches and measuring tapes.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Identified and implemented optimal welding approaches based on knowledge of geometry and metallurgy.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
- Studied inventories of available supplies, tools and materials to provide accurate quotes to clients.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum and steel.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment length by efficiently cleaning floor and machinery.
Fabricator/Structural Designer/Inspector
Robinson Fan
Trussville, AL
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Dismantled and assembled wellhead equipment.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
- Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Straughn High School
Andalusia, AL2017
Welding And Blueprinting
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, ALSome College (No Degree) - AutoCAD
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INAssociate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
University of Maryland (Harvard University Online)
Skills
- Blueprint designing as such as Bluebeam, AutoCAd, PunchPro, and handwritten details
- Fabrication
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Team leadership
- Cleanliness
- Blueprint readiness
- Team management
- Problem resolution
- Communications
- Supervision
- Organization
- Talent in TGAW
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 100 in the development of 2 different SK Battery and Aerospace Facilities
- Performed work safely on each project.
- Promoted from pipefitter to field engineer, in less than 6-months
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Certification
- 24 Hour MSHA
- Confined Space
- CPR
- Rigging and handling
- Welding (all positions including 6G)
- Osha 10
Languages
Korean
Limited
German
Elementary
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
President/Drafter
Dubose Engineering Solutions LLC
11.2023 - Current
Fabricator
Coopers Welding
04.2023 - 10.2023
Pipefitter and Drafter
Pensacola Metal Fabrication
07.2021 - 04.2022
Pipefitter/Specialty Fab/Field Technician
United Group Services
06.2021 - 03.2022
Specialty Welder
PPM
03.2021 - 05.2021
Quality Control Engineer/ Drafter
SK Battery of America
08.2020 - 01.2021
Pipefitter
White Construction
06.2020 - 07.2020
Pipefitter/Welder Supervisor/Field Engineer
Spinnaker International LLC
07.2019 - 05.2020
Fabricator and Structural Engineer
Heartland Structural
03.2019 - 03.2019
Structural Welder/Fitter
Cooper's Welding And Fabrication
08.2018 - 01.2019
Structural Welder/Team Lead
Southern Erectors Incorporated
06.2018 - 10.2019
Structural Welder/Fabricator
Thomas Industrial Service
12.2017 - 03.2019
Fabricator/Structural Designer/Inspector
Robinson Fan
11.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Straughn High School
Welding And Blueprinting
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Some College (No Degree) - AutoCAD
Purdue University
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
University of Maryland (Harvard University Online)