Alexander Matera
Narragansett
Summary
Experienced and safety-focused shipbuilding professional with 4 years at General Dynamics Electric Boat specializing as a dual trade fitter/welder. Proven leadership experience serving as a Secondary Supervisor for 2 years, overseeing personnel, maintaining production standards, and reinforcing workplace safety and procedural compliance. Skilled in mentoring employees, interpreting technical procedures and company policies, and communicating expectations clearly in a training-focused environment. Seeking to transition into an Instructor position to help develop and guide the next generation of tradespeople.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Supervisor
General Dynamics
North Kingstown
05.2024 - Current
- Supported supervision of personnel within the department while ensuring work was completed safely and efficiently
- Reinforced company policies, procedural compliance, and workplace expectations among employees
- Assisted with coordinating workflow, resolving production issues, and communicating direction between management and tradespeople
- Helped mentor and develop employees by providing guidance, instruction, and hands-on support
- Promoted a positive safety culture by emphasizing hazard awareness and adherence to established safety procedures
Welder
General Dynamics Electric boat
North Kingstown
05.2022 - Current
- Performed welding and fitting operations in accordance with company procedures, specifications, and safety regulations
- Worked proficiently in multiple trades, demonstrating adaptability and strong technical knowledge in both welding and structural fitting
- Maintained a strong understanding of workplace safety practices, PPE requirements, and procedural compliance in a high-risk industrial environment
- Read, interpreted, and applied technical procedures, blueprints, work packages, and company policies accurately and efficiently
- Assisted in training and guiding less experienced employees on proper techniques, safety standards, and workflow expectations
- Consistently maintained quality workmanship while meeting production deadlines and operational standards
Shipfitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown
05.2022 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled structural components for submarines and naval vessels.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure precise construction specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts securely and accurately.
- Welding & Structural Fitting
- Safety Compliance & Hazard Awareness
- Employee Training & Mentorship
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Procedure & Policy Interpretation
- Blueprint & Technical Drawing Reading
- Communication & Instruction
- Industrial Manufacturing Operations
- Performed welding and fitting operations in accordance with company procedures, specifications, and safety regulations
- Worked proficiently in multiple trades, demonstrating adaptability and strong technical knowledge in both welding and structural fitting
- Maintained a strong understanding of workplace safety practices, PPE requirements, and procedural compliance in a high-risk industrial environment
- Read, interpreted, and applied technical procedures, blueprints, work packages, and company policies accurately and efficiently
- Assisted in training and guiding less experienced employees on proper techniques, safety standards, and workflow expectations
- Consistently maintained quality workmanship while meeting production deadlines and operational standards
Education
Tollgate Highschool
Warwick, RiSkills
- Employee training
- Procedure compliance
- Hazard awareness
- Workflow coordination
- Welding & Structural Fitting
- Safety Compliance & Hazard Awareness
- Employee Training & Mentorship
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Procedure & Policy Interpretation
- Blueprint & Technical Drawing Reading
- Communication & Instruction
- Industrial Manufacturing Operations
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Secondary Supervisor
General Dynamics
05.2024 - Current
Welder
General Dynamics Electric boat
05.2022 - Current
Shipfitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat
05.2022 - Current
Tollgate Highschool