Jarmar Satchell
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Fabrication Welder with expertise in blueprint interpretation and quality control. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior welders while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Serco
01.2026 - Current
- I work at various ship and Naval yards aboard Navy vessels performing rip outs and installations of foundations bulkheads TAO's etc..
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols in all fabrication processes.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints and finished products.
Fabrication Welder
Prism Maritime
Chesapeake, VA
02.2024 - 12.2025
- I worked aboard Navy vessels performing rip outs and installations of bulkheads foundations TAO's access trunks for cable ways.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Combo Welder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
Norfolk, VA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Mentor junior welders in advanced techniques and safety protocols.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
1st Class Shipfitter
Lyon Shipyard
Norfolk, VA
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency during projects.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in reduced material waste.
- Maintained organized workstations to enhance productivity and safety measures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow
1st Class Shipfitter
HKA Enterprises Inc.
Newport News, VA
12.2017 - 01.2019
- I was working at Huntington Ingalls shipyard in the RMS building doing new construction of a submarine.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide shipbuilding processes accurately.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts, enhancing structural integrity of constructions.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline workflows, improving overall project efficiency.
- Excelled in interpreting complex blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and schematics for accurate execution of fabrication tasks.
- Completed complex blueprint analyses to determine the most efficient method for assembling ship components accurately.
1st Class Shipfitter
Aerotek: Recruiting And Staffing
Newport News, VA
02.2015 - 11.2017
- I worked at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Industrial constructing nuclear panels for a nuclear power plant
- Fabricated and assembled structural components ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide shipbuilding processes accurately.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts, enhancing structural integrity of constructions.
Shipfitter
Venture Dynamics Enterprises
Portsmouth, VA
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Completed complex blueprint analyses to determine the most efficient method for assembling ship components accurately.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
Education
Welding - Blueprint And Cad
Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, VA06-2013
Skills
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Plasma cutting
- Fabrication
- Blueprints
- Flux core arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Shop drawings
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Serco
01.2026 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Prism Maritime
02.2024 - 12.2025
Combo Welder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
09.2023 - 01.2024
1st Class Shipfitter
Lyon Shipyard
01.2019 - 08.2023
1st Class Shipfitter
HKA Enterprises Inc.
12.2017 - 01.2019
1st Class Shipfitter
Aerotek: Recruiting And Staffing
02.2015 - 11.2017
Shipfitter
Venture Dynamics Enterprises
10.2013 - 02.2015
Welding - Blueprint And Cad
Eastern Shore Community College