William Howie

Fitter/welder

Mid State Mechanical

05.2008 - Current

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.
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.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
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.
Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Maintained accurate records of job progress, materials used, and time spent on each task to support accurate billing and inventory management.
Provided valuable input during design stages, offering suggestions for improvements based on hands-on experience in fabrication techniques.
Smoothed and leveled new concrete or other materials.
Utilized equipment to break old forms and structures.
Provided excellent customer service and answered questions related to project timelines and costs.
Trained and supervised team of construction workers.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
Facilitated cross-department communication, ensuring projects stayed on schedule with clear updates and coordination.
Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
Collaborated on design of custom metalwork projects, meeting client specifications with innovative solutions.
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.

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