Dakota Willmann
Montpelier,IN
Summary
Accomplished Lead Fabricator with a robust history at the US Navy, showcasing exceptional welding and fabrication skills alongside a talent for mentoring new team members. Mastered precision measuring and blueprint interpretation, significantly enhancing production efficiency. Proven expertise in TIG, MIG, and flux core arc welding, underpinned by a commitment to quality and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Fabricator
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Developed welding plans and procedures for production processes.
- Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
- Executed welding operations across multiple orientations including flat, vertical, and overhead.
- Performed welding operations on metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG, MIG and flux core arc welding techniques.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackford High School
Hartford City, INSkills
- Assembly techniques
- Precision measuring
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding expertise
- Machine setup
- Welding and fabrication
- Mechanics
- Repair work
- Material prepping
- Corrosion prevention
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Manual machining
- Sheet metal work
- Stick welding
- Non-destructive testing
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Sandblasting techniques
- Gas metal arc welding
Certification
- Advanced welding course through the US Navy. (April- august 2019)
- Advanced welding course requalification. (June-August2023)
- Leadership development. (May 2024)
Accomplishments
- Lead a small group of sailor to emergent repair the ships hull of DDG 71 (USS ROSS) to expedite the ships movement out of a dry dock avail. (July2024)
Timeline
Lead Fabricator
US Navy
08.2018 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Blackford High School
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