Donald Orick
Spring City
Summary
Pipefitter seeking opportunity to launch career with growing organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
AZCO INC.
Appleton
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Tva new johnsonville site AERO project.
- Laid out and installed piping systems.
- Installed piping supports.
- Cut and prepped stainless schedule 10 pipe.
- Used a laser to verify measurements.
- Verified field measurements according to the drawing.
- Prepped steel for piping supports.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Pipefitter
Enerfab mechanical
Cincinnati
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- Installed victaulic grooved pipe.
Pipefitter
Jake marshall llc
Chattanooga
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Completed several shut downs including west rock, star chem, sofix, hamilton medical, volswagen of chattanooga, nokian tyre, and shaw.
- Completed nokian tyre phases one and two.
- Completed cleveland state health and science department.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Perform industrial pipefitting and plumbing tasks.
- Follow procedures, work control documents, and training when performing work.
- Use appropriate PPE for the work being performed.
- Work only on systems and devices in which i was authorized to.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Completed osha 30 hour training course.
- Obtained aquatherm pipe welding certification.
- Obtained UA EPRI valve certification.
- Obtained UA carbon and stainless tig welding certifications.
- Obtained UA rigging certification.
- Obtained UA 18A automatic tig orbital welding certification.
Mechanical maintenance
Nokian Tyres
Dayton
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained records of work performed and materials used during mechanical maintenance operations.
- Performed regular mechanical maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery, such as pumps, conveyors, fans, and gearboxes.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures related to mechanical maintenance operations.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness related to mechanical maintenance operations.
- Developed maintenance procedures to ensure proper functioning of mechanical systems.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on all mechanical equipment to ensure efficient operation.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities, and repairs using maximo.
Grinding Operator
General Shale Brick
Spring City
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Kept equipment in good working order to complete adjustments.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Maintained equipment in proper working order by completing maintenance and calibrating settings.
- Maintained equipment in proper working order by completing maintenance and calibrating settings.
- Operated and set tools on various machines and kept machines running to required levels.
- Understood and complied with plant environmental, health and safety, environmental and OSHA regulatory requirements.
- Executed machine offsets and tool changes and troubleshot and cleared machine alarm conditions.
- Equipped machines to meet or exceed target production output with low scrap numbers.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Installed new bearings in stedman motors and aligned belts.
- Operated heavy equipment.
Framer
LaZboy Warehouse
Dayton
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Fitted, cut and installed wood trim.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Fastened timbers or lumber with glue, screws or pegs.
- Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
- Selected tools, equipment and materials from storage to transport to work site.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
Mechanical maintenance
Nokian Tyres
Dayton
Education
Pipefitting
UA Local 43
Chattanooga, TN05.2023
High School Diploma -
Rhea County High School
Evensville, TN05.2014
Skills
- Pipefitting
- Emergency Repairs
- Job Order Prioritization
- Welding
- Maintenance and Repair
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Hand and Power Tools
- Material Prepping
- Material Cutting
- Worksite Safety
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Backhoe Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lockout and Tagout
- Equipment Operation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Pump alignment
- Bearing change outs
- Fabrication
Timeline
Pipefitter
AZCO INC.
11.2023 - 12.2023
Pipefitter
Enerfab mechanical
08.2023 - 11.2023
Mechanical maintenance
Nokian Tyres
01.2023 - 07.2023
Pipefitter
Jake marshall llc
06.2017 - 08.2023
Grinding Operator
General Shale Brick
06.2014 - 11.2017
Framer
LaZboy Warehouse
08.2013 - 11.2013
Pipefitting
UA Local 43
High School Diploma -
Rhea County High School
Mechanical maintenance
Nokian Tyres