Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber Pipefitter
UCOR
Oak Ridge
03.2023 - Current
Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow on job sites, enhancing overall project efficiency.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all installation tasks.
Conducted inspections of piping systems, identifying leaks and defects to maintain system integrity.
Coordinated with project managers to fulfill timeline requirements, ensuring timely project completion.
Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
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.
Collaborated with electricians and plumbers to facilitate project tasks.
Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
Provide technical advice regarding design specifications of piping systems.
Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve plumbing issues promptly.
Landscaper
Ridenour Landscaping
05.2018 - Current
Working knowledge of zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and leaf blowers; as well as performing small engine maintenance on all this equipment.
Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers safely.
Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
Millwright
Cherokee Millwright Inc
Clinton
03.2021 - 04.2023
Installed and maintained machinery components for efficient operation.
Conducted regular inspections to identify mechanical issues and perform repairs.
Operated various hand and power tools for equipment assembly and repair.
Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
Welder
Macaber Engineering
Maryville
12.2022 - 02.2023
Inspected welds for quality and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Collaborated with team members to improve welding techniques and processes.
Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during production.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication tasks.
Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a safe work environment.
Conducted repairs on defective welds to meet production specifications.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Welder
National Partitons HQ
Knoxville
10.2022 - 11.2022
Inspected welds for quality and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Collaborated with team members to improve welding techniques and processes.
Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during production.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication tasks.
Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a safe work environment.
Conducted repairs on defective welds to meet production specifications.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Pipe Fitter/ Welder
Consolidate Nuclear Security
01.2021 - 06.2022
Work as part of a team on new commercial construction installing stainless steel, carbon steel, PVC, HTPE and copper pipe.
Performing a combination of duties to assist in welding, brazing, and thermal and arc cutting activities.
Perform welding operations on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel.
Welder
Morgan Olson
09.2020 - 01.2021
Operated welding machines to assemble components for custom vehicle bodies.
Inspected welds for quality and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Collaborated with team members to improve welding techniques and processes.
Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during production.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication tasks.
Trained new welders on proper techniques and workplace safety protocols.
Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a safe work environment.
Conducted repairs on defective welds to meet production specifications.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Welder
Pipeslingers Processing
Knoxville
05.2020 - 06.2020
Inspected welds for quality and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Collaborated with team members to improve welding techniques and processes.
Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during production.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication tasks.
Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a safe work environment.
Conducted repairs on defective welds to meet production specifications.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Construction Wireman
Service One
09.2019 - 04.2020
Work on office buildings, plants, and water treatment jobsites.
Worked installing conduit, motors, switchgear, conductors, and pulling wire.
Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for the generation and utilization of electric energy for the job site.
Participating in the IBEW CW program.
Welder
Southeastern Stainless
11.2018 - 09.2019
Work as part of a team to finish projects correct and on time.
Make decisions and use problem-solving skills to resolve fundamental manufacturing issues or seek assistance when needed.
Performing a combination of duties to assist in welding, brazing, and thermal and arc cutting activities.
Perform preventative maintenance and safety checks on welding equipment to ensure proper, safe working conditions.
Perform TIG welding operations on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel.
Construction Laborer
Bulldog Remodeling Co.
05.2018 - 08.2018
Rough framing, plumbing, electrical, and finish carpentry.
Assisted in a range of construction projects including demolition, site maintenance and clean up, transportation of materials, and general support of all phases of construction.
I have gathered experience working with a wide range of construction materials and equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Local 102 United Association
Knoxville, TN
01-2025
Welding Technology -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
07-2019
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
05-2018
Skills
Piping installation
Blueprint reading
Leak detection
Welding techniques
Safety compliance
Team collaboration
Problem solving
Equipment maintenance
Technical advising
Time management
Effective communication
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting systems
Workflow optimization
System troubleshooting
Pipe alignment
Pipe fitting
Valve installation
Pipe support
Pipe measuring
Pipe fabrication
Pipe joining
Pipe insulation
Pipe hanger installation
Pipe threading
Water heater repair
Pressure testing
Drain cleaning
Pipe welding
Pipe cutting
Pipe grooving
Plumbing repairs
Blueprints
Equipment monitoring
Skilled with both hand and power tools
Continuous learning commitment
Preventative maintenance planning
Inventory management efficiency
Hand and power tools
Emergency response readiness
Air and water piping
Remodels and new construction
Basic math aptitude
Emergency response
Equipment operation
Quality production
Manual rigging installation
Plumbing
Commercial construction experience
Valve repair mastery
Water heater maintenance
Certification
OSHA 10 - General Industry Safety and Health, 12/18, Current
OSHA 10 - Construction Safety and Health, 02/21, Current