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Brandon Dellavalle

Fort Fairfield

Summary

Professional fabrication specialist with strong leadership skills and focus on team collaboration. Proven track record in overseeing complex projects, ensuring precision, and meeting tight deadlines. Skilled in metal fabrication, welding, CNC machining, and quality control. Adaptable and reliable, known for driving efficiency and achieving high standards in rapidly changing environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fabrication Specialist

Valt Enterprizes
01.2025 - Current
  • Participated in cross-functional teams to address issues related to supply chain management, inventory control, or production scheduling challenges.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism in all interactions with clients, vendors, and colleagues to promote a positive company reputation.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections, maintaining a clean work environment, and promoting safe practices among colleagues.
  • Developed custom jigs and fixtures to enhance productivity while maintaining high levels of precision in fabrication tasks.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime and keep projects on schedule.
  • Assisted in the development of new products through innovative design suggestions and prototype fabrication expertise.

Fabrication Welder

SFE MFG
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.

Steelworker 3rd Class

U.S. Navy
07.2017 - 11.2023

Material handling skills


  • Interpret blueprints
  • Use soldering, riveting, cutting, brazing, and welding processes to complete various construction projects.
  • Construction projects to include:
  • Erecting steel bridge
  • Tanks, buildings, towers and pre-engineered structures
  • Fabricating, erecting, installing, cutting, fitting, welding and bolting structural steel shapes, plates and the built-up sections used in heavy construction
  • Hard facing of Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE) to prolong life
  • Layout, fabricating and installing of sheet metal assemblies and systems
  • Performing various welding and metal cutting operations
  • Shaping and installing reinforcing steel (rebar) for use in concrete structures.


Professional Management Skills

  • collaborated with various entities to ensure proper materials, tools, and personnel are on site.
  • Verify blueprints, CASS sheets, and saftey protocols are being strictly adhered to.
  • Experienced in P&E (Building BOM's, Gantt Charts, CASS Sheets)
  • Led 25 Sailors in the construction of the largest concrete pour the NCF has seen past and present.
  • Extremely skilled in the navigation of different personalities, jobs and skill levels to ensure the mission is executed in a smooth and timely manner.
  • Skilled in time management, as pertains to working on multiple projects.
  • Created and delivered briefings to various high ranking individuals, encompassing current and future state of projects and personnel


Education

Diploma - Professional Welding

Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK
10.2023

Steelworker “A” and “C” School - undefined

02.2019

Skills

  • Welded plate and structural steel in accordance with ASME and AWS codes and standards
  • Welded mild steel pipe in accordance with ASME Section IX
  • Skilled in basic fitting and piping system layouts
  • Able to interpret basic symbols and welding diagrams
  • Welded stainless steel and aluminum in accordance with Military Standard 1595-A
  • Welded 2”-5” pipe in the following positions: 2G, 5G, and 6G
  • Welded larger diameter piping according to pipeline standard API 1104
  • Used the following welding processes:
  • GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Oxyacetylene Welding
  • Prepared and Cut Metal With:
  • Plate and Pipe Beveling Machines
  • Hand Torches and Grinders
  • Air Carbon Gouging
  • Plasma Arc
  • Workplace safety
  • Machine operation
  • Plasma cutting
  • Hand tools mastery
  • Finishing processes
  • Welding expertise
  • Grinding techniques
  • First aid training
  • Hand and power tools
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff management
  • Task delegation
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional teamwork

Certification

  • OSHA10
  • CPR

Timeline

Fabrication Specialist

Valt Enterprizes
01.2025 - Current

Fabrication Welder

SFE MFG
11.2023 - 01.2025

Steelworker 3rd Class

U.S. Navy
07.2017 - 11.2023

Steelworker “A” and “C” School - undefined

Diploma - Professional Welding

Tulsa Welding School

Awards

Good Conduct, Honor Graduate