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William Wilson

Union,South Carolina

Summary

Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations and communications skills leading to desired outcomes. Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Master Fix IT
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Facilitated repairs by disassembling defective and broken equipment.
  • Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances.
  • Ordered parts and maintained adequate inventory.
  • Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order.
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
  • Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
  • Installed cabinets and shelving units in homes and offices to provide additional space and organization.
  • Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
  • Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
  • Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
  • Assembled and installed new furniture for client's living room to improve comfort and and functionality.
  • Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.

Pipefitter

Day And Zimmermann Intl
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
  • Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.

Fabrication Specialist

Daedalus
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
  • Layout and install machinery and equipment
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
  • Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
  • Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
  • Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
  • Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
  • Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
  • Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.

Business Owner/Operator

Wilson's Appliance Repair
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Gave diagnostics and estimates on repairs of various appliances
  • Read schematics and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot various Appliances
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.


Appliance Repair Technician

Mr. Appliance
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Maintained inventory of repair supplies, keeping detailed records to prevent disruptions in work.
  • Facilitated repairs by disassembling defective and broken equipment.
  • Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances.
  • Diagnosed issues with appliances and made repairs.
  • Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order.
  • Tested completed work and verified functionality of all appliances.
  • Ordered parts and maintained adequate inventory.
  • Gave accurate and detailed quotes to customers prior to starting work.
  • Checked in on past customers and completed repairs to maintain satisfaction and perform routine preventive maintenance on appliances.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Pipefitter Apprentice

McDermott
11.2018 - 03.2019
  • Read Isometric drawings to correctly fit and place pipe, bends and flanges
  • Used grinding and sanding tools to prep pipe for fitment and welding
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Cut or drilled holes in walls or floors to accommodate passage of pipes.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.

Welder Helper

ARC Industries
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Assisted welder by cutting and prepping material, running leads and setting up welding equipment
  • Preformed general labor task to assist in completing outage in timely manor
  • Assisted on the removal and replacement of catalyst from coal burning power plant
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.
  • Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

CNC Machine Operator

ZF Transmissions Gray Court
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
  • Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
  • Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
  • Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.

CNC Machine Operator

Sandvik Coromant
04.2015 - 05.2017
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
  • Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
  • Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
  • Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.

References

For Contact


Adam Marchbanks: (864) 633-6184

Supervisor/coworker Daedalus


Issac Gibson: (864) 784-3206

Coworker Day and Zimmerman


Buff Williams: (864) 517-7436

Owner of Daedalus Industrial


Blake Woods: 864-907-7383

Coworker Mcdermott


Joshua Wilson: 864-441-4860

Coworker McDermott


Chris Sumner: 864-441-5095

Coworker Arc Energy

If more references are required I can provide more






Education

Welding

Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
2010

GED -

D. W. Daniel High School
Central, SC
03.2009

Skills

  • Assembled Parts and Fabrication
  • Minor Repairs
  • Installation and Maintenance
  • Fabrications Knowledge
  • Dimension Marking and Measuring
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Material Prepping
  • Repair Work
  • Blueprint Evaluation
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Portable Grinders
  • Machinery Setup
  • Mechanics
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • PPE use
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Pipefitting
  • Worksite Safety
  • Systems Troubleshooting

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Master Fix IT
07.2023 - Current

Pipefitter

Day And Zimmermann Intl
04.2023 - 07.2023

Fabrication Specialist

Daedalus
12.2022 - 04.2023

Business Owner/Operator

Wilson's Appliance Repair
06.2020 - 12.2022

Appliance Repair Technician

Mr. Appliance
03.2019 - 01.2020

Pipefitter Apprentice

McDermott
11.2018 - 03.2019

Welder Helper

ARC Industries
10.2018 - 11.2018

CNC Machine Operator

ZF Transmissions Gray Court
06.2017 - 10.2018

CNC Machine Operator

Sandvik Coromant
04.2015 - 05.2017

References

For Contact

Welding

Tri-County Technical College

GED -

D. W. Daniel High School
William Wilson