JUSTIN ALDRIDGE
Owasso,OK
Summary
Recent graduate of Central Tech Truck Driving Training where I obtained my Class-A CDL, trained on 10-speed manual transmission and experienced in operating a 53' dry van trailer. Seeking my first commercial driving job. Previous experience as a Shipfitter/Welder at Huntington Ingalls Industries, specializing in SMAW welding and proficient with pneumatic tools. Proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail in installing critical submarine components. Recognized for reliability and teamwork, consistently achieving high-quality results in demanding environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipfitter/Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Dynamic Shipfitter/Welder at Huntington Ingalls Industries, skilled in SMAW welding and proficient with pneumatic tools. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail while installing critical submarine components. Known for reliability and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.
- I worked on Virginia Class Submarines for the US Navy.
- Responsible for installation of foundations and covers for submarine.
- Proficiency with use of pneumatic tools such as angle grinders, sanders, impact guns, and rotary grinders.
- I can read tape measures and levels along with blueprints.
- Critical thinking skills used to install the foundations and covers that require some modification to be installed properly based on blue prints or engineering approvals.
- The ability to use wedges, dog ears, and strong backs to aid in installation of foundations and covers.
- Confined space trained along with ability to wear safety harness properly along with proper use of PPE such as grinding shields, welding jackets, fire retardant coveralls, gloves, safety glasses, and half-face and full-face respirators.
- Proficiency with operating a heating torch and cutting torch to bring metal up to required preheat temperatures before welding could start based on engineering requirements. Proficient in use of plasma gun.
- Proficiency with SMAW welding process mainly using 107018 and 7018 rods to tack foundations and covers in place before final welding could start.
- The ability to fire watch during welding process in order to prevent a fire from taking place.
- Capable of working from ladders or scaffolds while doing repairs or installation work on subs.
- Adept at grinding down welds after completion so that they are flush against the surface of the part being installed.
- Competent at ensuring all bolts are tightened properly when installing equipment onboard vessels.
- Studied engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
- Dynamic Shipfitter/Welder at Huntington Ingalls Industries, skilled in SMAW welding and proficient with pneumatic tools. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail while installing critical submarine components. Known for reliability and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Allied Power Services
Delta, PA
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed maintenance on condenser water boxes at Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station in Delta, PA using high pressure water guns to clean tubes.
- Performed JSA and 2-min drills at the start of all work.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on high pressure pumps used for our work.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Williams Plant Services
Saint Francisville, LA
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed repairs and maintenance on boilers by assisting journeyman with welding and cleaning.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers and pliers to complete repairs on boilers.
- Operated angle grinders with grinding discs and cutting wheels to cut metal parts according to specifications.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Sterling Industrial LLC
Hawesville, KY
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed re-tube of condenser at Riverbend Nuclear power plant.
- Worked as team to remove old water tubes and replace with new water tubes.
- Used the following equipment with no incidents or accidents: high torque guns, pneumatic 20lb chipping hammers, pneumatic ball bears, and pneumatic drills.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Day & Zimmerman
Soddy-Daisy, TN
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted journeymen with refuel shutdown at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Day & Zimmerman
Athens, AL
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted Journeymen with rigging on refuel floor at Brown's Ferry Nuclear power plant.
- Bolted pressure vessel structures and parts together using high torque wrenches.
- Assisted in rigging various components and equipment used in the refuel process of nuclear reactor.
- Cleaned and added anti seize coating to bolts on nuclear reactor head.
- Assisted journeymen with removal and assembly of the various parts that makeup the head of the nuclear reactor.
Education
CDL Class A Training
Central Tech Truck Driver Training
Drumright, OK07-2025
Welding Technology -
First Coast Technical College
FL09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Finance
University of North Florida
FL12.2008
Skills
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- 10-Speed Manual
- Dependable and reliable
- Flexible schedule availability
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Professionalism
- Time management
- Lift up to 100 pounds
- Physical stamina and strength
- Material Prepping
- Hand and Power Tools
- Flux Core Welding FCAW
- MIG Welding GMAW
- Stick Welding SMAW
- Angle Grinders
- Pneumatic tools
- Hand tools proficiency
- Oxy-fuel torches
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Mathematical Calculations
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Shipfitter/Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
02.2024 - 04.2025
Boilermaker Apprentice
Allied Power Services
10.2023 - 10.2023
Boilermaker Apprentice
Williams Plant Services
09.2023 - 09.2023
Boilermaker Apprentice
Sterling Industrial LLC
02.2023 - 05.2023
Boilermaker Apprentice
Day & Zimmerman
10.2022 - 11.2022
Boilermaker Apprentice
Day & Zimmerman
09.2022 - 10.2022
CDL Class A Training
Central Tech Truck Driver Training
Welding Technology -
First Coast Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Finance
University of North Florida
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