Michael Rock
Moss Point,MS
Summary
Efficient and organized Shipfitter offering excellent workplace focus and attention to detail. Known professionally for exemplary welding abilities and manual dexterity. 16 years of experience in maintaining all ships.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Class Shipfitter
Halter Marine
Pascagoula , MS
08.2008 - Current
- Fabricated, assembled and installed new components such as bulkheads, decks, hatches, ladders and stairs.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Aligned engines during installation process to ensure proper operation.
- Assisted in launching operations of newly constructed vessels.
- Fabricated components for installation by cutting, bending and welding metal parts using equipment.
- Assembled prefabricated metal parts into complete units using bolts, screws and rivets.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations.
- Welded parts together using electric arc welders or gas flame torches.
- Inspected completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Cut plates and sections of metal according to templates using hand tools or power saws.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by grinding or chipping away rust or other debris.
- Built and erected ladders and scaffolding to access and complete large assemblies.
- Accurately installed components within hull of ship according to blueprint specifications.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Installed deck machinery such as winches, windlasses and mooring equipment.
- Mentored [Number] apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with specifications and standards.
- Performed shipboard repairs, alterations and modifications to steel structures on ships.
- Mounted propellers onto shafts ensuring proper alignment between the two pieces.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine layout of structural metalwork.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
GED -
Vocational Education
Vancleave, MS01-1987
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Safety Procedures
- Layout Planning
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Component Installation
- Measurement Accuracy
- Aligning Parts
- Welding
- Metalworking
- Fabricating Components
Timeline
1st Class Shipfitter
Halter Marine
08.2008 - Current
GED -
Vocational Education