Alexandria Taylor
Newport News,VA
Summary
Accomplished Shipfitter Workleader at Norfolk Naval Shipyard with expertise in structural fabrication and measurement accuracy. Demonstrated strong technical skills by optimizing workflows and minimizing material waste, contributing to significant cost savings. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering high-quality results on complex projects.
Overview
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1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipfitter Workleader
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, VA
07.2004 - 07.2023
- Interpreted blueprints and shipyard drawings to fit structural steel components accurately.
- Measured, marked, and cut plate, beams, and pipe using hand tools and layout equipment.
- Aligned hull sections and structural assemblies for precise tack-up and installation.
- Operated torches, grinders, and cutting equipment to prepare materials for fabrication.
- Inspected fitted components for dimensional accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Assisted welders and riggers with positioning heavy shipboard assemblies safely.
- Maintained work area and tools to support safe, efficient shipfitting operations.
- Adjusted fabricated parts to correct fit, reduce rework, and support quality repairs.
- Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting techniques during the fabrication process.
- Streamlined workflow for welding processes by accurately aligning bulkheads and plates.
- Contributed to cost savings by utilizing resources efficiently during fabrication and assembly processes.
- Promoted a safe working environment through consistent compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Maintained detailed records of work progress, materials used, and completed tasks to ensure comprehensive documentation for future reference or audits.
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as Type, Type and Type within hull of ship.
- Kept accurate record of ship maintenance activities such as Type and Type using Software.
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Monitored inventory, budgeted supply use and ordered supplies to keep ship sufficiently stocked.
- Assisted in the successful completion of complex ship construction projects by consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding quality expectations.
- Supported timely project completion
Shipfitter
Colonnas Shipyard
Chesapeake , VA
03.1994 - 06.1995
- Read blueprints and fit structural steel components to ship specifications.
- Measured, marked, and cut plate and shapes using torches, grinders, and layout tools.
- Aligned hull and deck assemblies for welding and final installation.
- Inspected fitted parts for accuracy, gaps, and compliance with shipyard standards.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to fabricate and modify metal components.
- Coordinated with welders, mechanics, and riggers to support repair and overhaul work.
- Maintained safe work practices while handling heavy material in confined shipboard spaces.
- Cleaned, prepared, and secured work areas to support efficient fabrication operations.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Incorporated preventative maintenance measures into daily workflows resulting in longer-lasting tools and equipment.
- Facilitated seamless installations of piping systems, ventilation ducts, and other essential components within ships'' structures.
- Enhanced ship structural integrity by proficiently cutting, shaping, and assembling steel components.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts with care to uphold a safe working environment consistently.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting techniques
Shipfitter
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
Norfolk , Va.
01.1986 - 02.1989
- - Helped read blueprints and fit structural steel parts to ship specifications.
- - Measured, marked, and cut plate and shapes using torches, grinders, and layout tools.
- - Helped align hull and deck assemblies for welding and final installation.
- - Checked fitted parts for accuracy, gaps, and compliance with shipyard standards.
- - Used hand tools and power tools to fabricate and modify metal components.
- - Worked with welders, mechanics, and riggers to support repair and overhaul work.
- - Kept safe work practices while handling heavy material in confined shipboard
- - Improved ship structural integrity through precise cutting, shaping, and steel assembly.
- - Operated cranes and forklifts with care to support safe work environment.
- - Moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- - Used presses, saws, and drills to shape metal components for structural fabrication.
- - Followed safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to reduce injury risk.
- - Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and components.
- - Kept machinery and tools in working order to support smooth fabrication processes.
- - Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to support safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- - Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- - Reduced material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting during fabrication process.
- - Improved welding workflow by accurately aligning bulkheads and plates.
- - Supported cost savings by using resources efficiently during fabrication and assembly tasks.
- - Kept detailed records of work progress, materials used, and completed tasks for future reference and audits.
- - Read and interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as type, type, and type within ship
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington
Norfolk, VA06-1984
Skills
Oxy-fuel torches
Structural fabrication
Measurement accuracy
Technical skill
Metal forming
Welding
Certification
Forklift certification, subsafe certification
Timeline
Shipfitter Workleader
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
07.2004 - 07.2023
Shipfitter
Colonnas Shipyard
03.1994 - 06.1995
Shipfitter
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
01.1986 - 02.1989
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington