Travis Williams
New Orleans
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in pipefitting, known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in blueprint reading, welding, and pipe installation, with solid background in maintaining safety standards and ensuring project efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and delivering high-quality results, consistently meeting changing demands and achieving project goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
New Orleans Glass
New Orleans, LA
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate pipe layout and assembly.
- Collaborated with construction teams to coordinate installation schedules and workflow.
- Utilized welding techniques for joining pipes, ensuring structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Diagnosed system failures and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Reduced project completion time by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately plan pipefitting installations.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Streamlined material procurement process, reducing downtime and boosting productivity on critical tasks.
- Prevented project delays, skillfully navigating last-minute changes to designs or schedules with adaptability.
Glazier
New Orleans Glass
New Orleans, LA
04.2017 - 05.2024
- Installed glass panels and windows with precision to ensure structural integrity.
- Operated cutting tools and equipment to fabricate customized glass solutions efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted site measurements to verify specifications and ensure accurate installations.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and proper installation techniques for optimal performance.
- Secured glass panes into frames and sashes using clips, points or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Prepped glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines, smoothing cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing proper glass handling techniques and adhering to industry regulations.
- Conducted precise glass cutting for custom projects, ensuring accurate fit and client expectations were met.
- Constructed and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
- Repaired and installed mirrors, table tops, and mirrored wardrobe doors.
- Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass installations.
- Supported business growth by actively participating in industry events and staying informed about emerging trends in the field of glazing.
- Adhered to consistently high standards for safety, quality, and service on over [Number] completed projects.
- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
- Installed and maintained piping systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Maintained high-quality standards through consistent attention to detail while fitting pipes according to building code requirements.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Education
GED -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Excellent work ethic
- Quality control awareness
- Safety regulations compliance
- Residential glazing experience
- Commercial glazing experience
- Laminated glass handling
- Safety conscious
- Measurement accuracy
- Insulated glass units installation
- Window installation expertise
- Blueprints interpretation
- Pipefitting
- Material cutting
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Glazier
New Orleans Glass
04.2017 - 05.2024
Pipefitter
New Orleans Glass
GED -
Delgado Community College