Duane Lee
Fincantieri Marine Group LLC
Jacksonville,FL
14
years of professional experience
Results-driven Technical Welder with extensive experience at Fincantieri Marine Group LLC, recognized for exceptional attention to detail and safety awareness. Proficient in gas tungsten arc and flux-cored arc welding, consistently delivering high-quality projects while mentoring junior welders and resolving fabrication challenges efficiently.
Work History
Technical Welder
2 Years 5 Months- Executed torch cutting, grinding, and preparation work to support efficient weld completion.
- Mentored junior welders on safe practices, fit-up techniques, and welding procedures.
- Coordinated with supervisors and trades to resolve fabrication issues and maintain workflow.
- Maintained welding equipment, consumables, and work areas to support safe, productive operations.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
First Class Welder
1 Year 2 Months- Maintained welding equipment, consumables, and work area to support safe production.
- Followed shipyard safety procedures and PPE requirements during hot work activities.
- Aligned components using clamps, fixtures, and hand tools for precise assembly.
- Collaborated with fabrication teams to resolve fitment issues and keep workflow moving.
- Established a strong professional reputation as a First Class Welder by consistently exceeding expectations and delivering top-quality work on time.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Technical Welder
7 Years 11 Months- Interpreted shipyard blueprints and welding symbols to fabricate structural steel components accurately.
- Performed SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welds on marine repair and fabrication projects.
- Inspected welds for defects, ensuring compliance with shipyard and AWS quality standards.
- Fitted, aligned, and tacked metal assemblies for hull, deck, and piping installations.
First Class Welder
1 Year 2 Months- Interpreted blueprints and weld symbols to complete structural fabrication work accurately.
- Performed FCAW and GMAW welding on shipboard components with consistent quality.
- Prepared joints, fit-up assemblies, and verified tolerances before welding operations.
- Inspected welds for defects and corrected issues to meet quality standards.
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding/Blueprint
Skills
Brazing and soldering
Computer skills
Safety awareness
Pipe welding
Flux-cored arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Structural welding
Joint preparation
Attention to detail
Time management
Timeline
Technical Welder
Fincantieri Marine Group LLC
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
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