Dawayne Bright
Chesapeake, VA
Summary
Detail-oriented NDT Inspector with expertise in troubleshooting, quality control, and collaboration. Proven ability to conduct precise inspections and generate comprehensive reports to enhance operational integrity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder/ Fitter
Trident Maritime Systems
Newport News, VA
03.2015 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate components for maritime applications.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to meet project specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing operational efficiency in production processes.
NDT Inspector
Trident Maritime Systems
Newport News, VA
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted non-destructive testing using magnetic particle, and dye penetrant methods.
- Inspected welds and materials for structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Documented inspection findings and generated detailed reports for quality assurance teams.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot defects and recommend corrective actions.
Automotive Technician
Tysinger Automotive Group
Hampton, VA
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive electrical systems using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance services, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety compliance.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for service improvement and enhance satisfaction levels.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Combo Welder
Chesapeake Bay Steel Inc
Norfolk, VA
07.2008 - 05.2011
- Secured parts in position by bolting , clamping and tack-welding pieces.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Operated MIG and Stick welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
Education
Diploma For Automotive Technician -
Tidewater Tech Trades
Norfolk, VA07-2012
GED -
City of Chesapeake
Chesapeake, VA08-2005
Diploma For Combination Welding - Welding
Tidewater Tech Trades
Norfolk, VA06-2008
Skills
- Weld inspection
- Pressure vessel inspection
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Automotive inspection
- Visual inspection
- Diagnostic report analysis
- Troubleshooting skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
Timeline
NDT Inspector
Trident Maritime Systems
03.2025 - Current
Combo Welder/ Fitter
Trident Maritime Systems
03.2015 - Current
Automotive Technician
Tysinger Automotive Group
11.2012 - 01.2015
Combo Welder
Chesapeake Bay Steel Inc
07.2008 - 05.2011
Diploma For Automotive Technician -
Tidewater Tech Trades
GED -
City of Chesapeake
Diploma For Combination Welding - Welding
Tidewater Tech Trades