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James Philip Daniels

-EXPERIENCE-

THERMA SERVICES LLC SAN JOSE CA.

Pipe Specialist /Welder fitter /Mechanical Tech

● Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.

● Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.

● Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.

● Operated pressure pumps, air electrical equipment and mechanical equipment.

● Cleaned, repaired and installed tank gaskets and internal and external valves.

● Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.

● Set and installed vessels and exchangers.

● Integrated test equipment and deployed and maintained production line systems.

● Worked independently and as team member to develop design concepts that met business and technical needs.

● Validated mechanical systems, solved problems identified and assisted in equipment startups.

● Developed and supported mechanical system upgrades and met increasing production line demands.

January 2017 - 2022

UA 342 CA

Fabrication, Welder/PipeFitter, Detailer,

Rigger

● Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.

● Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.

● Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.

● Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.

● Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.

● Threaded pipes using specified machinery.

● Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.

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strengthen our weaknesses

so that we may strengthen

their weaknesses so that we

are strong together ! I am

offering over 9 years of

experience using various

equipment safely and

correctly. Committed to

efficiency and time

management. A team player

with a great attendance

record to work in all types of

conditions.

Seasoned Welder with 9

years of hands-on experience

setting up and operation

welding equipment to

assemble metal structures.

Diligent individual focused

on maintaining high

productivity and safety

targets. Dexterous team

player comfortable working

with little to no supervision.

Good at using diverse

techniques such as MIG, TIG,

Flux Core, butt fusion, has

shield, orbital brazing, hard

facing, based on specific job

requirements. Talented

welder known for high

quality work.

Responsible welder certified

in pipe and structural, rebar

, med gas brazing ProPress,

rigging, and FRP . Have

Performed over 10 new

construction and residential

installations per week.

Expertise in securing pipes to

structures, reading

blueprints and preparing

detailed records of project

tasks. Comfortable working

on wet, dry, deluge and

pre-action systems.

Hardworking and highly

skilled pipefitter detailer,

offering proven expertise in

completing pipe systems

rerouted new construction

and and modernization

installations with

high-quality work. Efficient

cut and fabricate pieces to

finalize designs. Excellent

technical, project

management and

decision-making abilities

developed over the 9 years of

pipeing and mixed

construction.

● Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.

● Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.

● Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.

● Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.

● Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.

● Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.

● Oversaw apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.

● Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines.

● Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.

● Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.

● Performed emergency on-call work hours during evening, weekends and some holidays.

January 2016 - January 2020

Harder Mechanical Contractors Richmond, CA

Pipefitter /process engineer /pipe welder /HYDRO testing / rigger

● Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.

● Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.

● Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.

● Soldered together metal components using soldering iron to assemble or repair fabricated products on assembly line.

● Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.

● Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.

● Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.

January 2006 - January 2011

Structural Steel Welder /Pipefitter Apprentice Unico Mechanical

Benicia, CA

● Cut, fit and welded metal plates, structural shapes and pipes.

● Maintained clean and tidy work area.

● Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.

● Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.

● Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.

● Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum and steel.

● Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.

● Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.

● Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.

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Hardworking and reliable

team mate with strong family

orientated mindset. Offering

multiple trade experience Al

well as 5 year trade school

threw UA 342 JATC program

top 6% combined trade

related math mechanical

aptitude and interview

process with a combined

score of 98%

Achievements include

directing replacement of key

systems with minimal

downtime and no budget

overruns. Skilled project

manager, team leader and

complex problem-solver.

Driven Mechanical

Technician with years of

experience in warehouse

operations, heavy equipment

operation and maintenance.

Expertise in organizing and

prioritizing workflows,

fostering relationships with

stakeholders and

coordinating maintenance to

sustain production.

Accomplished in developing

and actualizing best

practices to enhance

occupational health and

safety.

SKILLS

● Job site preparation

● Erection drawing

assessments

● Safety measures

● Blowtorches and

equipment

● Prefabricated steel

unloading

● Heavy lifting

● PPE use

● Critical thinking

● Working collaboratively

● Steel component

alignments

● Piping fabrication and

installation

● System repair

● Drawings and

specifications analysis

● Safety procedures

● System testing

● Problem assessment and

resolution

● Exceptional problem solver

● Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.

● Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.

● Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.

● Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.

● Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.

● Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

● Identified problems that occurred on job and took cost-saving measures to provide resolution.

● Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in dangerous and tight locations such as I've units and live piping gas systems . April 2002 - September 2005

Ironworker/Fabricator Assistant Livermore ironworks Livermore, CA

● Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

● Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.

● Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.

● Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.

● Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.

● Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.

● Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.

● Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.

● Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.

● Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.

● Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.

● Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.

● Set up and operated stress relief oven adhering to welding procedure parameters.

● Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.

● Positioned and clamped work pieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.

● Mastered complete soldering process for various metal types, resulting in consistently firm, long-lasting soldering.

● Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.

● Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.

● Prepared work piece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

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● Basic math aptitude

● ISO drawing interpretation

● Quality production

● Good mechanical aptitude

● Experienced with pro press

● Custom plumbing systems

specialist

● Air and water piping

systems

● Material prepping

● Drainage systems repair

● Job order prioritization

● Equipment testing

● Piping specifications

● Knowledgeable of

applicable local codes

● ANSI, ASME and PFI codes

knowledge

● Shaping and cutting

● Tig welding

● Grinding work

● Clamping understanding

● Fabrication

● Brazing expertise

● Supervision & leadership

● Equipment testing

● Quality control

● Equipment operation

● Relationship building

● Communication

● Reliable & trustworthy

● Conflict resolution

● Analytical

● Decision-making

● GTAW

● SMAW

● FCAW

● FRP

● HDPE

● VICTOLIC

● SCREWED

● BRAZZING

● ORBITAL

● ALLOY

● TUBE BENDING

● JLG

● SCISSOR LIFT

● SCBA TRAINED

● SEXUAL HARASSMENT

CLASSES

● TWIC

● RSO

● HHFT

● SIGNALER

● FIT TESTED

● CPR

● OSHA 30

● ADVANCED MATH

● TRIGONOMETRY

● RIGGING CERTIFIED

● ISOMETRIC DRAWINGS

● TAKE OFFS

-EDUCATION AND TRAINING-

SOME COLLEGE NO DEGREE

Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA. 94565

UA LOCAL 352 JOINT APRENTISHIP 5 Years

April 2022

Journeyman Trade Related Math,Trigonometry, algebra UA Local 342, Concord, CA

● So I have had College training, advanced math, trade related math, trigonometry,and isometric drawings,take off’s, saddles brazing, Med gas, pipe shop, OSHA 30, and CPR,all in total 5 years apprenticeship started in 2017 and I already had 6 years experience before I started the apprenticeship with 342 I have since found interest in non union work .

● Top score 98% trade related math trigonometry, mechanical aptitude and interview combined score, was top 6% of 1100 applicants to witch only 40 passed.

● 3.6 GPA

● Major in pipe welding/fitting/tube bending

● Completed coursework in FRP, HDPE and rigging

May 2022

Journeymen Peiping

OJT (on The Job Training Broken Into Percentile Format, Northern California Pipe trades

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● 45 DERGREE EQUAL

OFFSETS

● LEAK DETECTION

● HYDRO TEST

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