Tyrone Norman
Panama City,FL
Summary
Certified Welding Specialist experienced in welding structural steel and metal components. Applied advanced techniques and metallurgy principles to achieve high-quality results while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to maintaining an organized work environment and conducting thorough inspections to uphold quality.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
1st class Welder pulse arc
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, Virginia
06.2026 - Current
- Welded structural steel elements and components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy principles when selecting appropriate filler metals for specific applications.
- Conducted inspections to verify weld integrity and compliance with standards.
- Inspected welds for defects or inaccuracies using x-rays, ultrasound scans, or other methods of inspection.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality control measures were met.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools in optimal condition.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
1st Class Marine Structural Welder
Eastern shipbuilding group
Panama City, US
09.2021 - Current
Coast Guard Opc seam welder
Colonna's Shipyard/Steel America
Norfolk, US
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated Hy-80 and Hy-100 steel for US Navy projects
- Synchronized welder
- Monitored facility access to ensure safety and security.
- Conducted regular patrols of the premises to deter unauthorized activity.
- Inspected equipment and materials for compliance with safety protocols.
Syncronized welder
Colonna's Shipyard/Steel America
Norfolk, US
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated Hy-80 and Hy-100 steel for naval construction projects
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Operated cutting tools and equipment for material preparation.
1st Class Welder
JMI-Wickliffe
Wickliffe, US
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Welded brass, stainless steel, and mild steel components in fabrication shop.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Inspected welds for quality compliance and identified defects.
1st Class Welder
JMI
Wickliffe, US
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Welded brass, stainless steel, and mild steel components using MIG and TIG techniques.
- Fabricated structural components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate weld placements and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble large-scale projects efficiently.
Pipe Welder
Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Panama City, US
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Executed welding tasks using 6gr pipe techniques and stick or fluxcore methods
- Fabricated pipe systems according to specifications and project requirements.
- Inspected welds for quality and conformance to standards.
- Operated welding equipment and tools in a safe manner.
Pipe Welder
Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Panama City, US
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Executed welding tasks using 6gr pipe, stick, and Fluxcore techniques
- Fabricated piping systems according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment for various pipe materials and sizes.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
Fluxcore welder
James Marine Inc
Paducah, US
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Dismantled components including rudders, wheels, shafts, and bushings for repair.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components for marine vessels.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate weld placement.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to safety standards.
Welder
Gulf Marine Repair
Tampa, US
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Welded fuel tanks using MIG and TIG methods in a manufacturing facility.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds and structures for compliance.
Welder
Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Panama City, US
12.2012 - 10.2016
- Welded various metal components using advanced techniques in a fabrication shop. Fluxcore 045, 052 wire. 7018 309 308 6010 6011 stick
- Fabricated metal components for ship repair and construction projects.
- Operated MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment to ensure quality welds.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding tasks.
Welder/Fabricator
Worldwide labor
Philadelphia, US
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Fabricated and welded bulkheads for structural integrity in construction projects.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
Bulkhead Welder 1st Class Welder
Conrad shipyard
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Welded double inter-bottom to ensure structural integrity sections using MIG welding techniques
1st class welder
Conrad shipyard
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Welded double inter-bottom to ensure structural integrity sections for structural integrity.
- Fabricated metal parts using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise weld placements.
- Maintained welding equipment for optimal performance.
Welder helper
Swire Oilfield Services
Houma, US
02.2009 - 02.2010
Education
High school -
Jack Yates
Houston, TXSkills
- Welding
- TIG welding
- Stick welding
- Plasma Cutting
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Weld symbol interpretation
- Blueprint dimension interpretation
- Mechanical knowledge
- Shipbuilding
- Hull repairs
- Attention to detail
- Rigging
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Math
Certification
- 3g&4g stick&fluxcore
- OSHA 10
- Driver's License
Additional Information - Authorized To Work
US for any employer
Languages
English
Key Qualifications
US for any employer
Personal Information
US for any employer
Timeline
1st class Welder pulse arc
Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2026 - Current
1st Class Marine Structural Welder
Eastern shipbuilding group
09.2021 - Current
Coast Guard Opc seam welder
Colonna's Shipyard/Steel America
01.2020 - 12.2021
Syncronized welder
Colonna's Shipyard/Steel America
01.2020 - 12.2021
1st Class Welder
JMI-Wickliffe
01.2019 - 12.2020
1st Class Welder
JMI
01.2019 - 12.2020
Pipe Welder
Eastern Shipbuilding Group
01.2018 - 12.2019
Pipe Welder
Eastern Shipbuilding Group
01.2018 - 12.2019
Fluxcore welder
James Marine Inc
01.2017 - 05.2018
Welder
Gulf Marine Repair
10.2016 - 01.2017
Welder
Eastern Shipbuilding Group
12.2012 - 10.2016
Welder/Fabricator
Worldwide labor
09.2012 - 12.2012
Bulkhead Welder 1st Class Welder
Conrad shipyard
02.2010 - 09.2012
1st class welder
Conrad shipyard
02.2010 - 09.2012
Welder helper
Swire Oilfield Services
02.2009 - 02.2010
High school -
Jack Yates