James A. Young Jr
Hampton
Summary
Skilled shipbuilding professional with extensive experience in welding support, quality inspection and team leadership, seeking a role focused on operational excellence, safety compliance and continuous improvement
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Weld Metal Issue Attendant/Make-Up Foreman
Newport News Shipbuilding
04.2015 - Current
- Issues, stores, maintains inventory levels of weld metal and tools that support welding production
- Conducts daily inspections of weld metal inventory, ensuring compliance with quality standards and preventing weld metal violations
- Responsible for electrical preventative maintenance of welding equipment such as fuses for heater bars, stud welding equipment and weld metal ovens strengthening welding production and eliminating delays
- As a Make Up Foreman, company policies and rules are enforced, while fostering to a safe inclusive work environment.
- Responsible for proper time charging to ensure that the departmental budgets are maintained
M21 TFW Foreman (Pipe Bending Shop)
Newport News Shipbuilding
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Supervised and trained employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed for pipe welding, pipe fabrication & pipe bending
- Supervised air conditioning equipment mechanic lays-out, installation, and removal of temporary refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, chill water, and dehumidification systems aboard naval vessels, on piers, and in dry docks.
- Provided supervision on the repair of valves, steam-traps, manifolds, fittings, water-hoses, air-hoses.
- Supervised employees that designed, fabricated, modified, and/or assembled hangers, brackets, holders, flanges, adapters, valves and manifolds.
- Temporary Promotion
Nuclear Quality Inspector 2, Electrical & Mechanical
Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Inspected, tested, troubleshot electrical systems for malfunctions or defects with the use of multimeters, circuit testers, and voltage testers
- Responsible for the oversight of hydrostatic testing of water, steam, and air hoses and fittings done by pipefitting tradesmen.
- Made daily inspections of installed services to ensure that services are maintained in good operating condition and do not create a safety deficiency.
- Removed, relocated, repaired, replaced tags, and ties-up services as necessary to maintain good housekeeping and a safe work environment.
- Special Rotation
Marine Painter/Cleaner
Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting, varnishing, or other coatings by scraping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, washing with solvent solutions and/or water
- Mixed and applied paint to surfaces aboard nuclear aircraft carriers to meet compartment completion schedules.
- Internal Loan Out
Linesman
Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Performed maintenance on equipment in the field such as cleaning and changing fitters, oiling and greasing components, cleaning oils, replacement, or adjustment of belts, and adjustment of control devices.
- Used gas torches and welded studs to base material for pre-heat and inter-pass requirements.
- Analyzed data and initiated the service, repair, or replacement of equipment and components in the field and develops alternate work methods for unusual or difficult operations.
Education
Career Studies Certificate - Organizational Leadership & Quality Assurance Technology
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VAHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Smithfield High School
Smithfield, VAAcademics And Qualifications
- Career Studies Certificate, Organizational Leadership & Quality Assurance Technology 1, Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, Virginia, 01/01/23
- High School Diploma, General Studies, Smithfield High School, Smithfield, Virginia, 06/01/05
- Stud Welding, 03/01/11, Material Control Level 1 Qualification, 09/01/21, Lock-Out/Tag-Out Qualification, 01/01/22, Active 'Confidential' Security Clearance, 10/01/22, NQC A-29 Cleanliness, 10/01/23, NQC A-18 Fabrication, 10/01/23, NQC A-134 Quality Control, 10/01/23, NQC A-135 Identifying Controlled Material, 10/01/23, NQC Basic Mechanical Inspection, 04/01/23, NQC Mechanical Dimensional, 09/01/23, NQC Basic Electrical Inspection, 04/01/23, SAP Overview and Navigation, 04/01/23, Article 106.1B Radiation Worker Qualification, 09/01/23, M-1019 Steam Plant Cleanliness, 03/01/24, Confined Space Qualification, 01/01/24, Hazardous Material & Environmental Awareness/Disposal, 01/01/24, OSHA Maritime Worker Briefing, 01/01/24, New Leadership Development Program, 03/01/24
Activities
- The House of Muay Thai, Member/Volunteer
- Jones Grove Baptist Church, Member
Timeline
M21 TFW Foreman (Pipe Bending Shop)
Newport News Shipbuilding
02.2024 - 04.2024
Nuclear Quality Inspector 2, Electrical & Mechanical
Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2021 - 04.2024
Weld Metal Issue Attendant/Make-Up Foreman
Newport News Shipbuilding
04.2015 - Current
Marine Painter/Cleaner
Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2013 - 04.2015
Linesman
Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2011 - 06.2013
Career Studies Certificate - Organizational Leadership & Quality Assurance Technology
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Smithfield High School