Damian Skoon
Groton,CT
Summary
Skilled Shipfitter with hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication, assembly, and ship repair. Proficient in reading blueprints, laying out materials, and fitting and aligning components for welding. Experienced with cutting torches, grinders, and precision measuring tools. Dependable team member committed to quality workmanship, safe work practices, and meeting production deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipfitter
Electric Boat
05.2021 - Current
- Read and interpreted ship drawings, blueprints, and work specifications to lay out and assemble structural components.
- Fabricated, fitted, and aligned steel plates, frames, bulkheads, stiffeners, and foundations for ship construction and repair.
- Measured and marked materials using tape measures, squares, levels, and layout tools to ensure accurate fit-up.
- Cut, beveled, and prepared steel components using cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.
- Positioned and secured structural assemblies using clamps, braces, and tack welds in preparation for final welding.
- Checked component alignment, dimensions, and weld joint clearances to meet drawing requirements.
- Removed damaged structural steel and fitted replacement components during ship repair projects.
- Coordinated with welders, riggers, and supervisors to complete assigned work safely and on schedule.
- Followed shipyard safety procedures for hot work, confined spaces, fall protection, and personal protective equipment.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and work areas to support safe and efficient production.
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Read and interpreted complex blueprints, isometrics, and work packages to fabricate ship components
- Laid out, cut, and fit structural steel using hand tools, power tools, and heavy fabrication equipment
- Verified dimensions and weld preparations prior to welding operations
- Performed rework and modifications to ensure components met engineering and inspection requirements
- Supported quality control inspections and corrected deficiencies as needed
Fitter/Welder
Fincantieri Marine Group LLC
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Interpreted blueprints and fit-up drawings to align structural components for ship assembly.
- Measured, marked, and cut steel plates and shapes to exact tolerances using shop tools.
- Positioned and secured marine parts for tack welding, ensuring proper alignment and fit.
- Operated grinders, drills, saws, and other fabrication equipment in shipyard production areas.
- Followed shipyard safety procedures while completing precise fitting tasks in confined workspaces.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
Education
Carpenter
Delaware Valley Job Corps
Callicoon, NY05.2018
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.2017
Skills
- Technical skill
- Precision cutting
- Mathematical aptitude
- Aligning parts
- Component fabrication
- Component installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Fabricating components
- Welding
- Measurement accuracy
- Heavy machinery operation
- Pneumatic tools
- Metalworking
Timeline
Shipfitter
Electric Boat
05.2021 - Current
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2019 - 05.2021
Fitter/Welder
Fincantieri Marine Group LLC
05.2018 - 03.2019
Carpenter
Delaware Valley Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School