James Tyler
Charles City,VA
Summary
Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Newport News Shipbuilding, skilled in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Known for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional blueprint reading abilities, consistently delivering high-quality fabrications that meet stringent specifications. Proven track record of enhancing workplace safety and contributing to a positive company reputation through reliable service.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Welder
Service Machine Welding
Ashland, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Digital Marketing
Charles City High School
Charles City Va 06.2023
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Stick welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
Timeline
Welder
Service Machine Welding
11.2024 - Current
Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
Advanced Diploma - Digital Marketing
Charles City High School