Nicholas Jones
Jewett City,CT
Summary
Skilled ship fitter and construction leader with extensive expertise in blueprint interpretation, crew supervision, and safety compliance within shipyard and jobsite environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Ship Fitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
10.2024 - Current
- TEAM LEAD
- SAFETY ADVISOR
- Tool Management For Work Center
- Interpreted blueprints and shipyard drawings for submarine structural fit-up at Electric Boat.
- Laid out hull sections using measuring tools, squares, levels, and chalk lines.
- Fitted steel plates, frames, and foundations to tight tolerances.
- Cut material with torches, grinders, and power tools.
- Aligned parts using clamps, jacks, and rigging equipment.
- Followed shipyard safety rules during confined space and hot work tasks.
- Set up jigs and fixtures to hold parts in place during welding processes.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair ship structures and components including bulkheads, decks, hatches, doors, ladders and railings.
- Layout templates on steel plate according to blueprint specifications.
- Assessed all mechanisms and components for operability, safety and compliance with relevant regulatory codes.
- Align structural members with clamps or wedges prior to welding operations.
Lead Carpenter
GN Construction LLC
West Hartford, Connecticut
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Supervised carpentry crews on residential and commercial construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and planned daily framing and finish carpentry work.
- Installed doors, trim, cabinets, and custom wood features for construction builds.
- Coordinated materials, tools, and jobsite tasks with project supervisors and trades.
- Trained crew members on safe tool use and proper carpentry methods.
- Inspected work for code compliance and company quality standards.
- Measured, cut, and assembled lumber for framing and structural layouts.
- Communicated jobsite needs and progress with clients and construction management.
- Executed complex framing tasks such as rafter installation, wall sheathing, roofing systems.
- Performed finish work such as trimming doors, windows, installing countertops, cabinetry.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Planned ahead for future needs by assessing available materials and ordering additional supplies as needed.
Dock Worker
A Duey Pile
Northborough, Massachusetts
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Loaded freight onto trailers for A Duey Pile dock operations.
- Unloaded incoming shipments from trailers and stacked materials in storage areas.
- Inspected cargo for damage before transfer to warehouse staging zones.
- Organized dock spaces for safe movement of pallets and equipment.
- Directed team members during busy loading and unloading shifts.
- Secured freight with straps, nets, and blocking materials.
- Followed safety rules while handling heavy materials around loading docks.
- Communicated shipment details with drivers, supervisors, and yard staff.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on the dockside.
- Reported any damages or discrepancies found during inspection of goods to supervisor immediately.
- Operated forklifts to move cargo around the dock area.
Owner/Operator
Jones Construction LLC
Webster, Massachusetts
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Directed Jones Construction LLC residential and commercial project operations.
- Managed subcontractor schedules and daily jobsite coordination.
- Reviewed blueprints, plans, and scope changes for construction work.
- Secured permits, inspections, and code compliance documentation.
- Ordered materials and coordinated supplier deliveries for active builds.
- Supervised safety practices and maintained clean, organized job sites.
- Communicated with clients, crews, and vendors throughout construction phases.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
Project Manager
Mitchell Construction LLC
Medfield, Massachusetts
01.2007 - 09.2016
- Directed commercial and residential construction projects for Mitchell Construction LLC
- Coordinated subcontractors, crews, and vendors across active job sites
- Managed schedules, permits, and inspection planning
- Reviewed blueprints, scopes, and change orders
- Monitored budgets, invoices, and cost tracking
- Communicated with clients, architects, and inspectors
- Enforced safety standards and job site compliance
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Led project meetings and resolved field issues
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
Lead Carpenter
Jones Siding & Remodeling
Webster, Massachusetts
06.1998 - 03.2007
- Supervised carpentry crews on residential and commercial construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and planned daily framing and finish carpentry work.
- Installed doors, trim, cabinets, and custom wood features for construction builds.
- Coordinated materials, tools, and jobsite tasks with project supervisors and trades.
- Inspected work for code compliance and company quality standards.
- Trained crew members on safe tool use and proper carpentry methods.
- Communicated jobsite needs and progress with clients and construction management.
- Executed complex framing tasks such as rafter installation, wall sheathing, roofing systems.
- Measured, cut, and assembled lumber for framing and structural layouts.
- Performed finish work such as trimming doors, windows, installing countertops, cabinetry.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Planned ahead for future needs by assessing available materials and ordering additional supplies as needed.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Ensured that all building codes and safety regulations were followed throughout each project.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Troubleshot problems related to construction techniques or materials used in carpentry projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Webster, MA06-1998
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Metal layout
- Torch cutting
- Structural fitting
- Rigging alignment
- Safety compliance
- Tool management
- Material handling
- Quality inspection
- Crew supervision
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Equipment selection
- Mathematical aptitude
- Metalworking
- Hand tools proficiency
- Pneumatic tools
- Measurement accuracy
- Precision cutting
- Ship construction
- Structural fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Aligning parts
- Oxy-fuel torches
- Multitasking capacity
Timeline
Ship Fitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat
10.2024 - Current
Lead Carpenter
GN Construction LLC
03.2023 - 10.2024
Dock Worker
A Duey Pile
01.2022 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator
Jones Construction LLC
04.2017 - 12.2021
Project Manager
Mitchell Construction LLC
01.2007 - 09.2016
Lead Carpenter
Jones Siding & Remodeling
06.1998 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School