Daniel Perez
NATIONALCITY,CA
Summary
Experienced Shipfitter Journeyman with expertise in ship construction, repair, and maintenance. Skilled in reading blueprints and operating tools and machinery while adhering to safety protocols. Collaborates effectively with teams to optimize operational efficiency and improve project timelines through technical proficiency and commitment.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipfitter Journeyman
General Dynamics NASSCO
San Diego, California
10.2020 - Current
- Fabricated ship components using templates, torches, grinders, and hand tools to meet project specifications
- Fit and assembled structural sections for hull, decks, and bulkheads
- Achieving precise tolerances for final welding
- Measured dimensions and checked tolerances against shipyard specifications
- Repaired damaged structural steel on vessels and modules
- Collaborated with welders, riggers, and supervisors to execute daily shipfitting tasks effectively
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine job requirements.
- Laid out patterns for cutting material according to blueprints or templates.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate, assemble and repair ship components.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment and uphold cleanliness standards
Material Handler Team Lead
Advance Plastics
National City, California
06.2014 - 10.2020
- Led a team of material handlers in daily warehouse operations, enforcing safety protocols and meeting tight production deadlines.
- Trained material handlers on safety rules and handling procedures.
- Trained and onboarded new hires on standard operating procedures (SOPs), material handling equipment, and inventory logging systems.
- Supervised material flow across Advance Plastics production and warehouse areas.
- Coordinated receiving, staging, and delivery of resin, packaging, and finished goods.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock was available for production needs.
- Managed and updated daily inventory logs using advanced Excel spreadsheets, reducing discrepancies and and maintained 100% data accuracy.
- Tracked and documented raw material mixes, ensuring precise chemical/material batch records for compliance and quality control.
- Inspected inventory locations for accuracy and proper labeling.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move plastic materials.
- Utilized material dryers and hoppers
- Communicated with production teams about line supply needs.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members in order to review progress on projects or discuss any issues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Technology
San Diego City College
San Diego, CASkills
- FCAW welding
- Steel fabrication
- Proficient Blueprint reading
- Hull layout
- Plate alignment
- Precision cutting
- Rigging operations
- Safety compliance
- Forklift
- High reach equipment
- Power tools proficiency
- Hand tools proficiency
- Problem solving
- Team communication
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Shipfitter Journeyman
General Dynamics NASSCO
10.2020 - Current
Material Handler Team Lead
Advance Plastics
06.2014 - 10.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Technology
San Diego City College