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DA'ZHANAE NELSON

Newport News,VA

Summary

Results-driven Shipfitter with hands-on experience supporting ship repair, fabrication, and structural maintenance operations within industrial shipyard environments. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and work packages to perform precision fitting, cutting, and assembly of shipboard structures in accordance with federal safety regulations, quality assurance standards, and established technical procedures. Experienced working in team-based production settings to support vessel maintenance, overhaul, and modernization projects while meeting strict deadlines and operational requirements. Demonstrates strong knowledge of workplace safety compliance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices to ensure mission readiness and efficient project execution.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipfitter

Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
01.2020 - Current
  • Experienced with interpreting complex blueprints and schematics.
  • Skillfully operate welding equipment to fabricate, repair, and retrofit ship structures, contributing to the integrity and performance.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA guidelines to maintain exemplary workplace safety standards.
  • Enhanced ship structural integrity by proficiently cutting, shaping, and assembling steel components.

Aviation ordinance

United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Excelled as an Aviation Ordnanceman with the U.S. Navy, demonstrating exceptional skill in managing aviation ordnance operations, including the safe handling and processing of sophisticated weaponry, leading to the prestigious attainment of my Aviation Warfare Specialist pin through rigorous qualification and superior performance.
  • Handled ordnance logistics within naval aviation.

Education

High school diploma -

Menchville High School
01.2016

Skills

  • Shipfitting & Structural Fabrication
  • Ship Repair, Overhaul & Maintenance Operations
  • Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation
  • Precision Measuring, Layout & Alignment
  • Metal Cutting, Grinding & Surface Preparation
  • Welding Support & Joint Preparation
  • Use of Hand Tools, Power Tools & Shipyard Equipment
  • Time Management & Deadline Adherence
  • Oxy-fuel torches
  • Plasma Torch cutting
  • Industrial Safety Practices & PPE Compliance
  • Confined Space & Shipboard Work Environments
  • Continuous Process Improvement

Timeline

Shipfitter

Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
01.2020 - Current

Aviation ordinance

United States Navy
01.2016 - 01.2020

High school diploma -

Menchville High School
DA'ZHANAE NELSON