Jarmar Satchell
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Fabrication Welder with expertise in MIG welding, blueprint interpretation, and safety compliance. Committed to maintaining high quality standards and training junior welders for optimal team performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Sercos North America
Chesapeake, Virginia
2025.07 - Current
- Work consists aboard navy vessels in different shipyards and naval stations. Primarily with the removal of equipment, foundations, piping, bulkheads and deck plates as well as the installation of the above listed.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during welding processes.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
Fabrication Welder
Prism Maritime
Chesapeake, Virginia
2024.02 - 2025.07
- I worked in different shipyards aboard navy vessels and inside a fabrication shop cutting, shaping and welding metal pieces to the specifications of prints and drawings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during welding processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Combo Welder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
Norfolk, Virginia
2023.09 - 2024.02
- I worked directly for the shipyard performing hot work aboard navy vessels welding TAO,s, angles, T-bars, pipe sleeves, penetrations, bulkheads and deck plates.
- Operated welding equipment safely and efficiently in a ship repair environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and safety practices.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.
- Troubleshot problems with welding processes to determine root cause and corrective action needed.
- Monitored stock levels of consumables used in welding processes such as fluxes, filler metals, shielding gases.
- Set up welding machines according to job requirements, selecting correct amperage, voltage and wire speed settings.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Fabrication Welder
Lyons shipyard
Norfolk, Virginia
2019.01 - 2023.08
- I worked at a commercial shipyard on barges, tugboats and navy living barges welding bulkheads, angles, deck plates and piping.
- Assisted in training new welders on safety protocols and techniques.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
1st Class Shipfitter
HKA enterpise
Newport News, Virginia
2017.12 - 2019.01
- I worked as a contractor for Huntington Ingalls shipyard inside of their RMS shop building sections of a navy submarine all (new construction) shell plate etc...
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for assembly tasks.
- Assembled and installed ship components according to specifications.
- Fabricated metal structures using precision tools and equipment.
- Maintained a safe and organized work environment at all times.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine layout of structural metalwork.
- Cleaned surface areas prior to welding works being carried out on them.
Structural Welder
Aerotek: Recruiting And Staffing
Newport News, Virginia
2015.02 - 2017.11
- Contracted with Huntington Ingalls at Newport News Industrial shop to weld sections of panels for nuclear power plant, ensuring structural integrity.
- Inspected welds for quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards and contributing to overall safety.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize risks in the workplace.
- Trained junior welders on techniques and best practices, enhancing team skills and knowledge.
- Documented work completed for quality assurance and reporting purposes.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
Structural Welder
Venture Dynamics/ Tecnico
Chesapeake, Virginia
2013.10 - 2015.02
- I worked at multiple shipyards aboard navy vessels performing hot work welding bulkheads, ventilation, deck plates, angles, I beams, stanchions..
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, VA2013-07
High School Diploma -
Northampton High School
Eastville, VA1998-06
Skills
- MIG welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Electrode welding
- Gas welding techniques
- Metal fabrication
- Structural fabrication
- Aluminum fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprints
- Welding symbols
- Shop drawings
- Welding codes and standards
- AWS D11 structural welding code
- Advanced cutting methods
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training junior welders
- Shop drawings
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Sercos North America
2025.07 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Prism Maritime
2024.02 - 2025.07
Combo Welder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
2023.09 - 2024.02
Fabrication Welder
Lyons shipyard
2019.01 - 2023.08
1st Class Shipfitter
HKA enterpise
2017.12 - 2019.01
Structural Welder
Aerotek: Recruiting And Staffing
2015.02 - 2017.11
Structural Welder
Venture Dynamics/ Tecnico
2013.10 - 2015.02
Associate of Applied Science -
Eastern Shore Community College
High School Diploma -
Northampton High School