William Reed
Saraland,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Metalworking Specialist experienced in metal fabrication and fitting. Delivered high productivity and efficient task completion through expertise in welding, blueprint reading, and precision measurement. Focused on fostering teamwork and effective problem-solving to ensure successful project execution.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipfitter
Tt Trade Team
Marinette, WI
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Ensured compliance with maritime corrosion protection standards to maintain structural integrity.
- Aligned structural components with a tolerance of under [Number] millimeters.
- Identified and documented weld imperfections to uphold quality standards.
- Constructed bulkheads, decks, and components.
- Operated hydraulic cutting and bending machines.
- Completed OSHA regulations training to enhance workplace safety practices.
Marine Painter
Tt Trade Team
Marinette, WI
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Applied specialized marine coatings to vessels.
- Corrected coating defects to ensure surface integrity and longevity.
- Repaired coating defects.
- Detected and documented coating defects on newly painted hulls to maintain quality standards.
- Removed rust from ship hulls.
- Executed high-risk painting operations adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with [Certification] standards during operations.
- Recycled residual hazardous waste materials.
Welder
Tt Trade Team
Marinette, WI
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Improved welding techniques through hands-on practice and collaboration with peers.
- Developed standard operating procedures for welding operations to ensure consistency and safety.
- Refined welding techniques to enhance precision and reliability.
- Upheld high standards of quality by conducting regular inspections and assessments.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints.
- Operated effectively in a high-pressure environment while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maintained (remove) compliance.
Welder
D and z works
Saraland, AL
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols to protect team and equipment.
- Reduced rework rates by [Percentage]% through precise welding techniques.
- Operated cutting-edge laser welding technology.
- Optimized welding processes for [Material Type] assemblies.
- Optimized welding processes for [Material Type] assembly.
- Achieved consistent [Percentage]% on-time delivery record by streamlining workflow.
- Executed welding on essential structural components to meet engineering specifications.
- Met critical weather-dependent deadlines.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines influenced by weather conditions.
Ironworker
MobileIron
Mobile, AL
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate installations.
- Installed metal frameworks, reinforcing bars, and safety barriers as required.
- Installed metal frameworks, reinforcing bars, and safety barriers.
- Worked outdoors on construction sites under varying weather conditions.
- Lifted heavy steel beams using cranes and rigging.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Wetumpka Roofing and Sheetmetal Contractors
Wetumpka, AL
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Reduced expected downtime by [Number] hours through proactive maintenance and scheduling.
- Cross-trained team members to enhance versatility in brake forming operations, improving workflow efficiency.
- Produced custom stainless steel enclosures.
- Modified existing die and punch sets.
- Cross-trained team members in brake forming operations.
- Carried out comprehensive inspections on finished products.
- Restructured storage systems to enhance material organization and accessibility.
- Decreased expected downtime from [Number] hours.
- Aligned production timelines with client delivery expectations.
Insulation Installer
Built 2 Last Construction
Mobile, Alabama
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Completed multi-unit insulation installations, overcoming environmental challenges to ensure timely project delivery.
- Completed multi-unit insulation installations despite environmental challenges.
- Utilized advanced equipment to accurately identify heat loss issues, improving insulation effectiveness.
- Managed insulation projects at multiple properties.
- Complied with OSHA standards in [Year].
- Enhanced workplace safety standards.
- Ensured work met state and federal codes.
- Enhanced workplace safety standards by implementing new protocols, reducing risk of on-site incidents.
- Worked across [Number] properties.
Education
High School -
Saraland High School
Saraland, ALSkills
- Welding quality control
- Welding preparation
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Vessel assembly techniques
- Ship structural repair
- Cutting and shaping metal plates
- Efficient fabrication methods
- Shipbuilding standards knowledge
- Maritime safety regulations
- Structural reinforcement and repairs
- Team management and mentorship
Certification
Certified Maritime Structural Welder, OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Safety Training, Structural Fitter Certification (NCCEP)
Timeline
Shipfitter
Tt Trade Team
11.2025 - 04.2026
Marine Painter
Tt Trade Team
01.2025 - 11.2025
Welder
Tt Trade Team
01.2023 - 01.2025
Welder
D and z works
02.2020 - 01.2023
Ironworker
MobileIron
09.2017 - 02.2020
Insulation Installer
Built 2 Last Construction
05.2014 - 01.2017
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Wetumpka Roofing and Sheetmetal Contractors
01.2014 - 05.2017
High School -
Saraland High School