Joshua Ferland
Coventry
Summary
Experienced 1st Class Shipfitter with a background in assembling, fitting, and fabricating metal components for marine vessels. Strong skill set includes reading blueprints, operating machinery, and performing quality checks to ensure precision and compliance with naval standards. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve production processes and maintain high safety standards. Impactful contribution towards the successful completion of numerous shipbuilding projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Class Shipfitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown
07.2021 - Current
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Accurately installed components within hull of ship according to blueprint specifications.
- Performed shipboard repairs, alterations and modifications to steel structures on ships.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine layout of structural metalwork.
- Built and erected ladders and scaffolding to access and complete large assemblies.
- Fabricated components for installation by cutting, bending and welding metal parts using equipment.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Assembled prefabricated metal parts into complete units using bolts, screws and rivets.
- Repaired machinery casings, hulls, decks and superstructures using hand tools.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by grinding or chipping away rust or other debris.
- Fabricated, assembled and installed new components such as bulkheads, decks, hatches, ladders and stairs.
- Cut plates and sections of metal according to templates using hand tools or power saws.
- Moved structures using Jacks, chain falls, cumalongs, turn buckles
- Aligned structures correctly prior to securing them in place with rigging equipment.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Laborer
M. Valelli Mulchworks Landscape Construction INC
Cranston
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Repaired damaged drywall sections including taping joints and applying texture coats as needed.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coventry High School
Coventry, RI06-2021
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Welding techniques
- Structural assembly
- Rigging operations
- Machine operation
- Mentoring apprentices
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cost estimation
- Ship construction
- Precision measurement
- Overhead crane operation
- Fall protection training
- Hydraulic press operation
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Pneumatic tools
- Rigging techniques
- Leadership
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
Timeline
1st Class Shipfitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat
07.2021 - Current
Laborer
M. Valelli Mulchworks Landscape Construction INC
03.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Coventry High School