Grapevine, Texas, United States
I'm certified by The United States Department of Labor and DaimlerChrysler-UAW Apprenticeship Committee to be a Pipe Fitter and Plumber Journeyman. I work with supervision to maintain manufacturing machinery and the facility systems that support the machinery. I have extensive safety training along with hazardous waste training. I have completed the OSHA safety training certification. I maintain pneumatic equipment, lubrication equipment, hydraulics, pumps, valves, anything in the piping systems.
Residential and Commercial Plumbing
Reading blueprints and working with supervision to install piping systems. Testing systems to make sure there are no leaks before bringing on line. Working with personal lifting devices, forklifts, cranes, etc., to complete installation. • Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers. • Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using different methods. • Threaded pipe, welded pipe, high purity piping, PEX, PVC, etc. • Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors. • Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
Machining and Forge Plant / Stamping Plant. • Worked with supervision and other coworkers to maintain machinery and facilities. Troubleshot and repaired machinery and facility as needed. This would include pumps, motors, valves, hydraulic and pneumatic and coolant systems. • Disassembled machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs. • Repaired or replaced broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment. • Repaired or maintained the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment. • Examined parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear. • Reassembled equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs. • Operated newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs. • Cleaned, lubricated, or adjusted parts, equipment, or machinery. • Analyzed test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems. • Recorded repairs and maintenance performed. • Studied blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery. • Recorded parts or materials used and ordered or requisitioned new parts or materials as necessary. • Cut and welded metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment. • Demonstrated equipment functions and features to machine operators
I started with phone sales to help customers find the merchandise they were wanting to order and made sure their order was complete and correct. I then moved to customer service and always gave the customer the best experience they could have. I also worked on the showroom floor and spent time as a cashier.