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Richard Quarles

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Read and interpret drawings of ship and submarine systems in accordance with (1688)-(1689). Fit and Weld in all positions within parameters of process instructions and weld data sheets. Work in confined spaces with little to no assistance. Get task done with quality.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Welder

Weld America
Norfolk, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
  • Provided technical support to other departments when needed.
  • Reviewed customer drawings and specifications before beginning any project ensuring accuracy of product being produced.
  • Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.

Welder

Oceaneering Marine Service Division
Chesapeake, VA
01.2023 - Current

Read and interpret drawings of ship systems. Fit and Weld in all positions within parameters of process instructions and weld data sheets.

  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.

Welder

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Fit and Weld in all positions within parameters of process instructions and weld data sheets.

X18 welder/x11 fitter

Lead Welder

Weld America
Norfolk, VA
10.2020 - 04.2022

Weld and fabricate on navy vessels/shop

  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Reviewed customer drawings and specifications before beginning any project ensuring accuracy of product being produced.
  • Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.

Apprentice Welder

Oceaneering Marine Service Division
Chesapeake, United States
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provide repair service for navy's ships,crafts and ,submarines
  • Assemble parts, read blueprints, navigate Tgi, weld to the submarine or craft, weld repairs, base metal repair
  • Worked 8-12 ours during the day and went to school 2 nights out of the week
  • Had to maintain a 3.0 average .

Fitter/welder

Chesapeake Bay Steel
Norfolk, United States
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Fit structural parts and weld parts together

Education

Maritime technologies - Welding

Tidewater Community College
07.2019

Aws Certification - Welding

Tidewater Tech
Norfolk, VA
12.2017

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Torch cutting
  • TIG Welding
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Pulse Arc
  • Stick Welding
  • Pipe Welding
  • Aluminum Metal Welding
  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding
  • CP Certification
  • Hotwork supervisor/PAI Certification
  • Supervisor experience
  • Secret security clearance

Timeline

Lead Welder

Weld America
09.2023 - Current

Welder

Oceaneering Marine Service Division
01.2023 - Current

Welder

Newport News Shipbuilding
04.2022 - 11.2022

Lead Welder

Weld America
10.2020 - 04.2022

Apprentice Welder

Oceaneering Marine Service Division
01.2018 - 05.2020

Fitter/welder

Chesapeake Bay Steel
10.2017 - 01.2020

Maritime technologies - Welding

Tidewater Community College

Aws Certification - Welding

Tidewater Tech
Richard Quarles