Stephen Kerridge
Flushing,MI
Summary
Experienced Fabrication Welder proficient in MIG and TIG welding. Demonstrated ability in quality inspection and training new welders, committed to delivering high-quality metal components.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
RWI Manufacturing
Owosso, Michigan
12.2022 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to assemble parts accurately.
- Conducted quality checks on welded joints for integrity and strength.
- Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
Welding Fabricator
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
Newport News, Virginia
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Assembled ship components using welding and cutting tools.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair ship structures and components including bulkheads, decks, hatches, doors, ladders and railings.
- Set up jigs and fixtures to hold parts in place during welding processes.
- Accurately installed components within hull of ship according to blueprint specifications.
Fabrication Welder
Merrill Fabricators
Alma, MI
05.2011 - 09.2016
- Responsible for contracted custom welding projects including Liebherr mining, Dresser Rand, Caterpillar, and Norco Oil Well Varco.
- Able to Pass NDE processes using FCAW, GTAW, SMAW.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to meet industry standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barker High School
Barker, NY06-1997
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Stick welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Weld certification
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
RWI Manufacturing
12.2022 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
02.2017 - 07.2021
Fabrication Welder
Merrill Fabricators
05.2011 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Barker High School