Freddie Ham
Mobile,AL
Summary
Skilled Welder specializing in arc welding, safety compliance, and metal fabrication. Demonstrates expertise in equipment operation and setup, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and safety protocols. Capable of preparing surfaces for welding and maintaining tools to enhance operational efficiency and project success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, Virginia
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated welding equipment and tools following safety protocols and procedures.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Mobile, AL06-1981
Skills
- Welding
- Arc welding
- Structural welding
- Overhead welding
- Metal fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Welding procedure specification
- Wire feed machines
- Tool operation
- Machine adjustment
- Measurement tools
- Equipment installation
- Safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Inspection protocols
- Material procurement
Timeline
Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2023 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Baker High School