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Kenny Creager

Kendallville

Summary

Accomplished Pipefitter with extensive experience at Dilling Group Inc, skilled in pipe welding and installation. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency through precise blueprint interpretation and teamwork. Recognized for reducing project completion time while ensuring safety and quality standards. Strong problem-solving skills complement technical expertise in piping systems.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter

Dilling Group Inc
08.2024 - Current
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Threaded pipes using threader machines.
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
  • Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
  • Reduced project completion time by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately plan installations.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

Maintenance Welder

Kraft Heinz
11.2020 - 08.2024
  • Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts or overhead cranes safely and effectively during project execution.
  • Served as an on-call maintenance welder for emergency repair situations, providing quick response times that minimized disruptions to operations.
  • Performed various types of welding processes, including MIG, TIG,and stick welding techniques.
  • Assisted with the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper alignment and secure welding for optimal performance.
  • Reduced downtime for production lines by quickly identifying and resolving welding issues.
  • Enhanced equipment lifespan by performing regular maintenance and repairs on machines.
  • Fabricated custom parts for machinery upgrades, resulting in improved performance and extended service life.
  • Repair, fabricate and install new ammonia lines
  • Repair, fabricate and install new sanitary piping
  • Sanitary tig welding
  • Repair building structure as needed
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Maintain and repair hydraulic systems
  • Service and maintain conveyor systems
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Welder

Power Plant Services
06.2015 - 11.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Passed 6g stick welding
  • Passed 6g carbon tig
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Pipe layout
  • Pipe weld
  • Heat exchanger builds
  • 1 year shop lead
  • Stair & handrail fabrication
  • ASME code certified
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.

Education

AWS Certifications - Welding

Impact Institute
Kendallville
06-2015

High School Diploma -

East Noble
Kendallville
06-2015

Skills

  • Worksite safety
  • Pipe measuring & layout
  • Team player
  • Blueprints and specifications
  • Pipefitting
  • Installation and maintenance
  • Pipe hanger installation
  • Pipe threading
  • Flange assembly
  • Piping specifications
  • Welding
  • Threaded pipe fabrication
  • Plumbing
  • Material prepping
  • Pipe welding
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pipe insulation
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Pipe bending

Timeline

Pipefitter

Dilling Group Inc
08.2024 - Current

Maintenance Welder

Kraft Heinz
11.2020 - 08.2024

Welder

Power Plant Services
06.2015 - 11.2020

AWS Certifications - Welding

Impact Institute

High School Diploma -

East Noble

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