Kenneth Marple
Smithfield,VA
Summary
Shipfitter with strong skills in blueprint interpretation and quality assurance. Trained new employees while enhancing team efficiency and maintaining strict safety standards. Committed to producing high-quality work through collaboration and attention to detail. Reliable and focused with experience in metalworking. Knowledgeable in ship anatomy and highly skilled in ensuring each component is installed correctly and operates effectively. Proficient leadership and management ability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, Virginia
11.2025 - Current
- Fabricated metal components with precision to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for assembly tasks.
- Assembled ship structures according to specifications and safety standards.
- Conducted quality checks on completed work to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with team to streamline workflow, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety.
- Trained new employees in shipfitting techniques, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts securely.
- Read blueprints and other instructions to determine job specifications.
Contractor
Floor Masters LLC
Smithfield, Virginia
04.2019 - 11.2025
- Managed installation of flooring materials for residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with clients to determine design preferences and specifications.
- Trained new team members on flooring techniques and best practices.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Coordinated schedules with subcontractors for efficient project completion.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment, and material budgets.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, Virginia
03.2011 - 05.2019
- Assembled ship structures according to specifications and safety standards.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts securely.
- Fabricated metal components using hand tools and power equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for assembly tasks.
- Read blueprints and other instructions to determine job specifications.
- Conducted quality checks on completed work to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on shipfitting techniques and tools.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety.
Education
GED -
Smithfield High School
Smithfield VA06-2018
Utility Heavy Construction
Pruden Center For Industry And Technology
Suffolk, VA06-2004
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Shipbuilding techniques
- Technical skill
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
Timeline
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
11.2025 - Current
Contractor
Floor Masters LLC
04.2019 - 11.2025
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2011 - 05.2019
GED -
Smithfield High School
Utility Heavy Construction
Pruden Center For Industry And Technology