Kyle Morgan
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
Experienced Structural Welding Foreman with a background as a structural welder, sheet metal mechanic, and automotive technician. As a Welder/ Fitter/Fabricator, I believe in first time quality. As a Welding Foreman, I had a strong focus on safety, quality, and process improvement. Proven ability to increase workflow and uplifting entry level welders and experienced welders. I take pride in being hands on to drive operational excellence and high-quality standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder III
Insight Global / Oceaneering
Chesapeake, VA
03.2026 - Current
- Cleared Structural welder.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of coworkers within the tight confined spaces of various Navy Vessels.
- Utilizing several welding processes included but not limited to GTAW, SMAW, GMAW Spray, GMAW, FCAW and Mechanized.
- Responsible for fitting and welding various projects utilizing documents and drawings.
Structural Welding Foreman
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, Virginia
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Supervised welding operations to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and best practices.
- Coordinated schedules and workflows to optimize production efficiency.
- Inspected completed welds for compliance with specifications and standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve technical issues in projects.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance welding operations and reduce waste.
- Enforced safety protocols to promote a secure work environment for all personnel.
- Implemented cost-effective measures for reducing wastage of resources during fabrication processes.
- Identified areas where improvements can be made in terms of productivity or quality control measures.
- Assigned tasks according to individual skill levels ensuring maximum efficiency of production activities.
Structural Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for accurate assembly of ship structures.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the workplace environment.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and welding techniques.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Read technical documents such as blueprints and schematics accurately when necessary.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve welding challenges and improve processes.
Automotive Service Technician
Little Joes Mitsubishi
Chesapeake, Virginia
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted customers in understanding maintenance needs and service recommendations.
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures such as changing fluids or lubricating parts.
Education
Diploma - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Pottstown, PA12.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Nansemond River High School
Suffolk, VA06.2010
Skills
- Process improvement
- Blueprint interpretation
- Effective communication
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Weld inspection
- Mentoring and coaching
- Plasma cutting
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Visual inspection
- Employee management
- Problem-solving
- Pre-construction planning
- Time management abilities
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
Welder III
Insight Global / Oceaneering
03.2026 - Current
Structural Welding Foreman
Newport News Shipbuilding
07.2022 - 07.2025
Structural Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
08.2013 - 07.2022
Automotive Service Technician
Little Joes Mitsubishi
06.2013 - 08.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Nansemond River High School
Diploma - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute