Fitter/welder
R V Industries
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting techniques or strategies based on changing project requirements or specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of job progress, materials used, and time spent on each task to support accurate billing and inventory management.
- Optimized workflow by organizing tools and materials, providing quick access for team members when needed.
- Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
- Played key role in project completion by collaborating with engineers and other technicians on complex machinery setups.
- Assisted in design and fabrication of custom parts, meeting specific project requirements and timelines.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
- Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
