Russell Horne
CHADBOURN
Summary
Detail-oriented Instrument/Piping Fitter with expertise in mechanical assembly and piping installation. Proven track record in safety compliance and quality inspection, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Instrument/Piping Fitter
HBC, Inc
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Assembled mechanical components utilizing precision tools and equipment for optimal results.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production schedules consistently.
- Operated machinery and equipment for efficient assembly processes.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations to enhance productivity.
- Trained new employees on assembly techniques and safety standards.
- Inspected parts for defects and reported issues to supervisors.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Installed piping systems for water, gas, steam and other liquids according to blueprints.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Fit and welded piping to prevent leakage.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Tested newly installed systems for functionality prior to use.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Inspected completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
Instrument/Pipe Fitter
Ardent Services, LLC
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assembled components using hand tools and power equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Operated machinery according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Followed diagrams and blueprints to accurately fit parts together for assembly.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Tested newly installed systems for functionality prior to use.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Inspected completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
Instrument/Pipe Fitter
Thompson Construction, Inc.
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assembled components using hand tools and power equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Operated machinery according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper fitting techniques and safety practices.
- Followed diagrams and blueprints to accurately fit parts together for assembly.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Installed piping systems for water, gas, steam and other liquids according to blueprints.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Calibrated a range of instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Prepared work reports detailing actions taken on gas units.
- Connected fire tubes to heads as well as water tubes to drums and headers of boilers.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Inspected completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
Instrument/Pipe Fitter
Xytel, Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Assembled components using hand tools and power equipment.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Operated machinery according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper fitting techniques and safety practices.
- Troubleshot minor equipment issues to minimize downtime during production runs.
- Followed diagrams and blueprints to accurately fit parts together for assembly.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all tools used in the job.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
- Carried out repairs on hydraulic systems as instructed by supervisor.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Installed piping systems for water, gas, steam and other liquids according to blueprints.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Prepared work reports detailing actions taken on gas units.
- Tested newly installed systems for functionality prior to use.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Constructed base templates and interpreted construction and engineering blueprints.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Music Theory
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NCSkills
- Mechanical assembly
- Piping installation
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Quality inspection
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
- Communication
- Attention to details
Certification
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health (#36-006228860)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instrument/Piping Fitter
HBC, Inc
04.2024 - 11.2025
Instrument/Pipe Fitter
Ardent Services, LLC
08.2023 - 05.2025
Instrument/Pipe Fitter
Thompson Construction, Inc.
10.2022 - 05.2023
Instrument/Pipe Fitter
Xytel, Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Music Theory
Southeastern Community College