James Scoby
GDIT
Norfolk,VA
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Focused Job Title with well-rounded welding experience and knowledge. Skilled at MIG and TIG welding with heavy stainless and carbon experience. Talented at reading blueprints and meeting deadline requirements.
Work History
TIG WELDER
3 Years 1 Month- Read blueprints and schematics to identify welding requirements
- Obtained certifications in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper nickel across all positions and using MIG, TIG, SMAW and flux core
- Performed A-Mod CIC install on LHD-5
- Performed Sap-F and Alice installation on LHD-5
- Performed F-35 modifications on CVN-78
- Performed drone modifications on DDG-96
- Performed CMV-22 on CVN-69
WELDER/FITTER
4 Years 4 Months- Building heating and cooling units (Stainless steel frames)
- Fitted and welded stainless steel pipe for the units in shop and in the field
- Fabricating other projects as well, blueprint reading, fitting and welding
- Welded Aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, galvanized steel
WELDER
1 Year 1 Month- fabricating and welding industrial Ovens and Kilns
- Fabricate frames per blueprint fit, tack, square up, weld
- Sheet metal work cutting to length tacking and welding to frame
- 0.35 Hard wire mig welding and flux core welding
- Tig welding thin gauge duct work
WELDER
8 Months- Fitting, tacking and welding out various parts
- Mig and tig welding carbon, stainless steel and aluminum
- Drilling, tapping and counter sinking
- Build machine motor bases and guards and various other projects
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
Welder
3 Years 5 Months- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques for structural integrity.
- Interpreted technical drawings to execute precise welds on diverse projects.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Mainly shop work fabricating what was needed for state facilities
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration by coordinating with engineers, machinists, and other tradespeople on complex projects.
Welder's Helper/welder
10 Months- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted skilled welders in preparing materials and tools for production tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Supported proper handling of welding equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Learned to interpret blueprints and technical drawings for welding projects efficiently.
- Shipyard work
Painter
8 Months- Prepared surfaces for painting using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Applied various types of coatings, ensuring uniform coverage and finish quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established timelines.
- Performed all duties on CVN-75
Education
Welding
Skills
Welding Processes: MIG (GMAW)
TIG (GTAW)
Stick (SMAW)
and Flux-Cored (FCAW).
Metal Preparation & Cutting: Oxy-fuel cutting
plasma cutting
and air carbon arc gouging.
Tool Operation: Using angle grinders
drill presses
band saws
and calipers.
Problem-Solving: Adjusting heat input to prevent material distortion and warping.
Safety Compliance: Knowing OSHA rules
proper PPE usage
and hazard recognition.
Material Knowledge: Working with carbon steel
stainless steel
and aluminum.
Precision and Quality Control: Inspecting bead integrity and measuring tolerances.
Personal Information
Title: Welder
Certification
OSHA-10
PAI
Marine chemist(competent person)
Confined space
Fall arrest protection
Timeline
TIG WELDER
GDIT
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
WELDER/FITTER
Fab
05.2019 - 09.2023Read More
WELDER
Thermal Engineering Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2019Read More
WELDER
Fab
01.2017 - 09.2017Read More
Welder
State Of Virginia
01.2012 - 06.2015Read More
Welder's Helper/welder
Bay Metal
02.2010 - 12.2010Read More
Painter
United Coatings
01.2008 - 09.2008Read More
Tidewater Community College
Welding
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