Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Joshua Rountree

CHESAPEAKE,United States

Summary

Experienced shipfitter with a proven track record of innovation in shipfitting operations and techniques. Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership to drive operational efficiency and team success. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of shipfitting practices to establish new industry standards and excel in collaborative team settings. Previous experience includes working at MHI through Tidewater Staffing, General Dynamics & BAE Shipyard, and Mills Marine at Farlead.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipfitter

Venture Dynamics
11.2022 - 03.2023

Held position of shipfitter at Colonnas Shipyard.

  • Assisted in the successful completion of complex ship construction projects by consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding quality expectations.
  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
  • Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
  • Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as Type, Type and Type within hull of ship.

Shipfitter

Tidewater Staffing
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting techniques during the fabrication process.
  • Streamlined workflow for welding processes by accurately aligning bulkheads and plates.
  • Promoted a safe working environment through consistent compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
  • Maintained detailed records of work progress, materials used, and completed tasks to ensure comprehensive documentation for future reference or audits.
  • Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
  • Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as Type, Type and Type within hull of ship.

Shipfitter

Mills marine
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Managed shipfitting tasks at Mills Marine from Mar 2019 to Nov 2022
  • Ensured high-quality ship assembly
  • Collaborated with team to meet project deadlines
  • Implemented innovative solutions for complex fitting issues
  • Boosted efficiency by 20% through detail-focused practices

Education

High school diploma - undefined

Deep creek high school
Chesapeake
06.2014

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Structural fabrication
  • Plasma cutting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Ventilation system installation
  • Layout planning
  • Precision measurement
  • Blueprint interpretation

Timeline

Shipfitter

Venture Dynamics
11.2022 - 03.2023

Shipfitter

Tidewater Staffing
10.2020 - 01.2021

Shipfitter

Mills marine
03.2019 - 10.2020

High school diploma - undefined

Deep creek high school
Joshua Rountree