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Tim Nguyen

Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Marinette ,WI
32
years of professional experience

Accomplished Structure Welder with extensive experience at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, skilled in flux-cored and MIG welding. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective time management and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance with welding codes and standards while maintaining a strong focus on quality assurance.

Work History

Structure Welder

1 Year 11 Months
Fincantieri Marinette Marine | 09.2024 - 08.2026
  • Interpreted shipyard blueprints and welding symbols to execute structural welds to specifications
  • Prepared steel components through fit-up, alignment, and tack welding for assembly accuracy
  • Performed flux-cored and MIG welding on structural assemblies in demanding production environments
  • Inspected welds for quality, continuity, and compliance with shipbuilding standards

Structure Welder

14 Years 5 Months
Philly Ship Yard | 03.2010 - 08.2024
  • Operated welding equipment, grinders, and cutting tools while maintaining safe work practices
  • Coordinated with ironworkers and fabricators to support efficient hull and module assembly
  • Corrected weld defects and reworked joints to meet structural integrity requirements
  • Followed shipyard procedures for material handling, weld sequencing, and jobsite housekeeping

Structure Welder

14 Years 11 Months
Nassco Ship Builder CO | 02.1995 - 01.2010
  • Created strong structural connections using various types of welds including fillet welds, groove welds, tackwelds.
  • Maximized productivity by organizing daily tasks according to priority level while maintaining focus on overall project goals.
  • Maintained detailed records of completed work, including measurements, materials used, and any deviations from original plans for future reference.
  • Reduced material waste by measuring, cutting, and assembling materials with precision and attention to detail.

Education

High School Diploma

San Diego Skill Trade Center | San Diego, CA | 06-1993

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Skills

Welding safety procedures
Stainless steel welding
Vertical welding
Welding codes and standards
Carbon arc gouging
Pipe welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Plasma cutting
Flux-cored arc welding
Structural steel fabrication
Aluminum welding
Gas metal arc welding
Oxy-fuel cutting
Weld repair techniques
Shielded metal arc welding
Welding certification
Welding procedure specification
Grinding techniques
Welding equipment maintenance
Joint preparation
Welding defects identification
Welding symbols interpretation
Welding documentation
Heat treatment
Non-destructive testing
Submerged arc welding
Distortion control
Welding process optimization
Air carbon arc gouging
Welding defects prevention
Welding inspection
Fabrication
Personal protective equipment
Visual inspection
Flux core welding
Fire prevention
Magnetic particle testing
Blueprint reading
Quality assurance
Quality controls
Beam welding
Error correction
Brazing expertise
Teamwork
Time management
Power tool operation
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Effective communication
Health and safety

Timeline

Structure Welder

Fincantieri Marinette Marine
09.2024 - 08.2026Read More

Structure Welder

Philly Ship Yard
03.2010 - 08.2024Read More

Structure Welder

Nassco Ship Builder CO
02.1995 - 01.2010Read More

San Diego Skill Trade Center

High School Diploma
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Tim Nguyen