Russell Porter
Monroeville, Alabama 36460
Objective:
I am seeking a position with a growing company that will challenge my
skills and abilities. A position that can fully utilize my broad array of
skill in Construction or the Manufacturing Industry.
Employment History: Pipefitter:
Northrop Grumman Duties included installation of copper/nickel,
brass,stainless Pascagoula, MS-to present
steel, and carbon steel piping. Chilled water system along
with low and high pressure steam.
Plumber/Pipefitter Supervisor
Battle Creek, MI Supervised 10-12 employees during the shutdown
at Fermi
1996-2005 Nuclear Power Plant. Union Steward at G.M
Grand River
Assembly Plant. Responsibilities included AC,
pneumatic
electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and other
machinery related
to the upkeep of the plant.
Amfab Corporation Welder/Fabricator
Elkhart, IN Manufactured and designed new jigs and
fixtures. Created
1991-1996 prototypes for new products in the automotive
industry.Set- up and operated
C.N.C. lathers and mill such as Fanuc,
Acme Gridley screw machine, 750&50 Toledo/Bliss,
Turrets, and Brake-Press.
Mac Steel U.S.A. Furnace Floor Operator
Jackson, MI Changing out electrodes, blowing the furnace
down with oxygen,adding
necessary elements to the head charge, and
back charge. Taking samples from the heat to determine car-
bon levels. Also worked as skimmer on
casting floor and worked in
mill room, heat treat ovens, bar straightener, over
head crane, final inspection, Q.P.C. and S.P.C.
Education:
Vocational Certificates(welding)
1982-1985
Holy Cross Jr. College 1985-1987
Certificates and Licenses:
Welding Certificate, Jackson Vocational Ctr., MI (1985-1988)
Plumbing/pipefitter, Local 333, MI (1996-2005)
Skills and Abilities:
I also am well trained in the use of tolerance tools; Micrometers,
Calipers, Depth gauges, Step gauges, Bore gauges, and other tolerance
techniques. Possess the ability to comprehend and understand blueprint,
mechanical drawings, and schematics.
Honor and Activities:
I volunteer time at the homeless shelter in my spare time. I also fish and
do some recording in my digital studio.
Notes and Other Information
I am certified in mig/tig, heliarc, arc, brazing, plasma-arc cuters,
blowtorches, and torches. All metals and all positions.