Joshua Kopit
Summary
Professional with strong background in quality control and assurance, equipped to support and enhance production standards. Proven track record in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high-quality outputs. Strong collaborator focused on team success and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in inspection, testing, documentation, and process improvement. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Steelworker / QC Lead / 3rd Squad Leader
DET Antarctica
03.2023 - Current
- Led 9 steelworkers on project MD24-800; served as Welding QC and developed 3 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for engineer review and approval in five days improving approval time by 300%.
- Created safety and welding execution plans for Arctic operations. laving the ground work for the NMCB 3 to know how a standard form for welding inspection.
- Supervised SW2 Peters and Abner, with seven other team members managing $350,000 in welding equipment, including 6 trailers. saving the Navy $650,000 in equipment and material cost.
Project SW / QC Assistant
Homeport Operations
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated and tracked 10 welders in alternating daily 8-hour training shifts, totaling 2,400 welding man-hours over 3 months.
- Conducted ESAMS and ORM training; raised DET completion to 100%.
- Delivered DTS training with UT2 Milligan; served as NDEA and DET Safety Rep.
- Exceeded productivity targets consistently through efficient use of time management skills and prioritization techniques during daily tasks.
Project Supervisor & Safety Coordinator
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01.2021 - 12.2022
- Achieved on-time completion of all projects by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Led 15 Seabee's in the successful construction and turnover of an 18x36M boat storage/maintenance facility. Strengthening the naval mission of free trade and anti smuggler operations.
- Ensured OSHA compliance and enforced safety standards for 35 personnel. resulting in a 90% safety mishap reduction.
- Participated in Lorengou Beach cleanup and represented the Navy in civic PR efforts.
Education
Welding Engineering
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH09-2028
Skills
- Quality control techniques
- Six sigma methodologies
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Product inspection
- Teamwork
Timeline
Steelworker / QC Lead / 3rd Squad Leader
DET Antarctica
03.2023 - Current
Project SW / QC Assistant
Homeport Operations
01.2022 - 03.2023
Project Supervisor & Safety Coordinator
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01.2021 - 12.2022
Welding Engineering
The Ohio State University
Awards
Counseling/Retention: Retention board 2025 retained.
Awards: Two Navy Achievement medals, Antarctic Service medal. Good conduct, Expeditionary service medal, Sea service award, Overseas sea service Award, Global war on terrorism award. Rifle and Pistol Medals.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Collateral Duties
- Detachment Association Safety Representative, and Duty master-at-arms.
- NDEA for DTS
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