Ty Draper
Rochester
Summary
Pipefitter Apprentice with hands-on experience at Austin Industrial and Local 137, skilled in welding and blueprint interpretation. Proven ability to troubleshoot, with background in pipe threading and installation weld pipe installations and fabrication. And always willing to learn everything that is taught to me
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Apprentice 3rd Year
Local 137 Plumbers and Pipefitters
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in installation and repair of piping systems according to specifications.
- Collaborated with journeymen on complex projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Operated hand and power tools effectively for pipe fitting tasks.
- Learned blueprint reading and project layout execution for efficient installations.
- Participated in troubleshooting issues during installation to minimize delays.
- Engaged in ongoing training sessions to enhance technical skills and knowledge base.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Welder Pipefitter
Austin Industries
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated welding equipment safely and efficiently to complete assigned tasks.
- Assisted in preparing materials for welding processes following safety protocols.
- Maintained work area cleanliness and organization to ensure operational efficiency.
- Learned to interpret blueprints and technical drawings for effective project execution.
- Experience in threaded pipe
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Education
Trade School - Welding Fabercating, Pipefiting
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL04-2024
High School Diploma -
Glenwood Highschool
Chatham, IL05-2022
Skills
- Pipe threading
- Hand and power tools
- Pipe hanger installation
- Pipe measuring
- Plasma cutting
- Material prepping
- Welding
- Threaded pipe installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprints and specifications
Accomplishments
I was offered a job at Austin Industrial before I graduated and I was working full time in Decatur and going to night school at Midwest Technical Institute.
Certification
Bevel Plate 6010-7018 (SMAW)
6″ SCH. 40 pipe 6010-7018 (SMAW)
6″ SCH. 40 pipe ER70s -7018 (GTAW) (SMAW)
2″ SCH. 80 pipe ER70s -7018 (GTAW) (SMAW)
2″ SCH. 80 pipe 6010-7018 (SMAW)
1/2″ plate w/ backing strip (GMAW)
1/2″ plate w/ backing strip (FCAW)
3″ SCH. 10 stainless steel pipe 316 (GTAW) with purge
Timeline
Pipefitter Apprentice 3rd Year
Local 137 Plumbers and Pipefitters
04.2025 - Current
Welder Pipefitter
Austin Industries
04.2024 - 04.2025
Trade School - Welding Fabercating, Pipefiting
Midwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Glenwood Highschool