John Wilson
Spartanburg
Summary
Skilled professional with extensive experience in fabrication, plumbing installation, and safety compliance. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, consistently ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and adherence to safety protocols in all projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Ministry Intern
Miracle Hill Ministries
Spartanburg, SC
10.2025 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Maco LLC
Shelby, NC
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise fabrication processes
- Assembled metal structures using hand tools, ensuring accuracy and quality standards
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and operating equipment
- Inspected finished products for defects, maintaining high-quality control standards
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components efficiently.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
Plumber
Hoyle Plumbing
Shelby, NC
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and appliances.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues using specialized tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with contractors and project managers on construction projects.
- Trained junior plumbers on best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through effective resource management.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Spirit Construction
Shelby, NC
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Installed, tested, and maintained piping systems in compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure timely completion of installations and repairs.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate pipe fitting and layout design.
- Mentored junior pipefitters on best practices for installation techniques and safety protocols.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Pipefitter
Shaw Constructors
Cliffside, NC
12.2008 - 06.2015
- Installed and repaired piping systems in industrial settings, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess project specifications and resource needs.
- Executed complex pipefitting tasks independently, demonstrating proficiency in welding and soldering techniques.
- Led a team of apprentices, providing training on tools, safety protocols, and industry best practices.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
Education
GED -
Getty D. Broome High School
Spartanburg, SCNCCER Pipefitter 2 And 24 Hr. Safety Card Certs -
Isothermal Community College
Forest City, NCTimeline
Ministry Intern
Miracle Hill Ministries
10.2025 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Maco LLC
08.2022 - 12.2025
Plumber
Hoyle Plumbing
02.2020 - 08.2022
Journeyman Pipefitter
Spirit Construction
07.2015 - 02.2020
Pipefitter
Shaw Constructors
12.2008 - 06.2015
GED -
Getty D. Broome High School
NCCER Pipefitter 2 And 24 Hr. Safety Card Certs -
Isothermal Community College