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Thomas Branham

Fishersville,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with advanced skills in pipefitting and machining. Known for technical aptitude and leadership in complex projects, ready to drive quality and efficiency in shipbuilding.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, Virginia
04.2022 - Current
  • Learned and demonstrated advanced pipefitting skills and techniques
  • Fabricated and installed complex assemblies, within shop's and shipboard
  • Fit primary, subsafe and DSS-SOC systems (Main Coolant, Emergency Main Ballast Tank and Diver's Surface Air systems)
  • Worked 15 months as a "Long Term Make-Up" Foreman over X42 nuclear bending and machining area's
  • Worked 7 month's as a Construction Supervisor on Virginia Class Submarines. Area's of responsibility included interior ship (RC Bulkhead and forward), Vertical Payload Tube's, Bowdome and LAB-Array
  • Received award's from NNS for work on 14" Main coolant piping(VCS), 24" Main Coolant Piping(CNC), VCS Snorkel Tubes and VCS Hydraulic powerplant
  • Recognized by Commanding Officer of USS New Jersey for outstanding performance during Post Shakedown Availability.

Machinist

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, Virginia
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Operated horizontal boring mills and lathes for construction of reactor components and complex assemblies, ensuring precision and quality standards met
  • Interpreted technical drawing to manufacture parts to intended specifications
  • Implemented continuous improvements to optimize machining processes, enhancing overall workflow efficiency
  • Collaborated with engineers, inspectors, and fabricators to uphold product quality and compliance with specifications

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Marine Technology

The Apprentice School
Newport News, VA
07-2026

Virginia State Certification - Machining

Valley Career And Technical Center
Fishersville, VA
06-2020

High School Diploma -

Wilson Memorial High School
Fishersville, VA
06-2020

Skills

  • Specialist level Pipefitter
  • Specialist level Machinist
  • Specialist level Fabricator
  • Welding techniques
  • Quality assurance
  • Technical aptitude
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Project management
  • Continuing education

Timeline

Apprentice

Newport News Shipbuilding
04.2022 - Current

Machinist

Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2020 - 04.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Marine Technology

The Apprentice School

Virginia State Certification - Machining

Valley Career And Technical Center

High School Diploma -

Wilson Memorial High School
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