Demarea Richardson
South Chesterfield
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC Inspector
Tindall
Sutherland
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Identified non-conforming parts or assemblies during routine inspections and communicated corrective actions needed for resolution.
- Reported test data, analysis results, and recommendations to management in written reports.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
WELDER (TEMP)
Virginia Industrial
West Point
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Mobile Crane Operator(TEMP)
INFRA-METALS
Petersburg
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
- Reduced hazards and risks by conducting daily inspections on piling cranes and drill rigs.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during operation of crane.
- Monitored load weight capacity throughout lifts to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Pipefitter Apprentice
Atlantic Pipe Services (LOCAL 10)
RICHMOND
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Operated machinery such as grinders, drill presses and plasma cutters safely during fabrication jobs.
- Cleaned up job sites after installation was completed according to company policies.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine layout of piping systems.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
Welder/Fabricator (TEMP)
Old Dominion brush
Henrico
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Pipefitter Apprentice
Progressive mechanical (LOCAL 10)
Boydton
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Identified areas needing repair or replacement by inspecting pipelines regularly.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Replaced worn parts such as gaskets, valves, seals and other components.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading and demonstrated knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
- Assisted Pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes for installation.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Coordinated schedules with various construction departments in plumbing works for new and existing buildings.
Pipefitter Apprentice
Atlantic Pipe Services (LOCAL 10)
NORTH CHESTERFIELD
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Performed welding operations on various types of pipe materials including steel, copper and plastic.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading and demonstrated knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
- Cut pipes to specific measurements using a variety of tools such as saws, threaders, reamers and benders.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Education
High School Diploma -
COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Colonial Heights, VA06-2019
Skills
- Quality control
- Welding inspection
- Problem solving
- Measurement techniques
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Production inspection
- Machine operation
Certification
- OSHA 30
- ACI
- forklift
Timeline
QC Inspector
Tindall
06.2023 - 12.2024
WELDER (TEMP)
Virginia Industrial
02.2023 - 05.2023
Mobile Crane Operator(TEMP)
INFRA-METALS
11.2022 - 01.2023
Welder/Fabricator (TEMP)
Old Dominion brush
06.2022 - 10.2022
Pipefitter Apprentice
Progressive mechanical (LOCAL 10)
02.2022 - 05.2022
Pipefitter Apprentice
Atlantic Pipe Services (LOCAL 10)
10.2021 - 01.2022
Pipefitter Apprentice
Atlantic Pipe Services (LOCAL 10)
09.2019 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
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