Jonathan Grissom
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Accomplished Fire Support Sergeant and Structural Welder with a proven track record at the Virginia Army National Guard and Newport News Shipbuilding. Expert in welding and critical thinking, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and leadership. Achieved significant improvements in team efficiency and safety compliance, showcasing a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in challenging environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Support Sergeant
Virginia Army National Guard
11.2011 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Structural Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
12.2017 - 08.2024
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Provided guidance for junior welders, fostering a supportive workplace environment focused on growth and improvement.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Supported quality assurance efforts, participating in inspections and making adjustments as needed to meet strict industry standards.
- Ensured structural integrity for new construction projects by performing precise welds according to engineering specifications.
- Enhanced team safety, conducting regular checks on welding equipment and ensuring all use was in compliance with safety standards.
- Enhanced safety on job site, rigorously adhering to all OSHA standards and company safety protocols during welding operations.
- Played key role in completing challenging projects on time by working flexible hours and adapting to changing site conditions.
Education
Advandced Diploma -
Brookville High School
Campbell County, VA06.2011
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Positive attitude
- Weapon maintenance
- Team supervision
- Equipment maintenance
- Quick decision making
- Buddy care and first aid
- Physical fitness
- Defensive tactics
- Combat mission support
- Offensive tactics
- Vehicle operation
- Small arms training
- Documentation and reporting
- Armed combat operations
- Firearms proficiency
- Strong work ethic
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Briefing leadership
- Safety regulations
- Managing PPE
- Asset protection
- Welding
- Stick welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- MIG welding professional
- Joint preparation
- Welding symbols
- Fire prevention
- Tool operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- OSHA compliance
- Maintaining components
- Overhead welding
Timeline
Structural Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
12.2017 - 08.2024
Fire Support Sergeant
Virginia Army National Guard
11.2011 - Current
Advandced Diploma -
Brookville High School
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