Reliable and focused Shipfitter with 14 years of experience in metalworking. Knowledgeable in U.S Navy and Coast Guard ship anatomy and highly skilled in ensuring each component is installed correctly and operates effectively. Proficient leadership and management ability. Highly motivated 1st Class Shipfitter with excellent time and resource management ability. Offering well-developed technical skills and competency with standard metalworking equipment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Class Shipfitter
Bollinger Shipyards M.S
03.2025 - Current
First Class Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
10.2011 - 03.2025
Laid out, measured, and cut materials with oxy-acetylene torch or hand tools.
Operated a variety of machines including lathes milling machines drill presses grinders to fabricate parts needed for repairs and construction jobs.
Provided technical assistance in resolving problems encountered during the course of work activities.
Read blueprints and drawings to determine location of cuts required for assembly operations.
Repaired damaged structures by cutting out defective parts using saws or torches; replacing them with new plates or sections.
Worked closely with welders pipefitters electricians carpenters, riggers during various stages of construction, repair projects.
Responsible for following safety protocols while performing duties onboard ships under construction and repair.
Aided in fabricating metal parts used in ship construction such as doors frames ladders hatches.
Assisted in the installation of structural components, such as bulkheads and decks, to form the ship's hull and superstructure.
Fabricated templates used for laying out patterns when cutting material shapes.
Set up jigs fixtures molds gauges dies required for production runs.
Performed welding operations on steel plates and sections according to blueprints.
Aligned components using measuring instruments such as levels or plumb bobs.
Accurately installed components within hull of ship according to blueprint specifications.
Signal Shipyard Repair
Signal Ship Repair Shipyard
03.2011 - 10.2011
Aided senior leadership, developing status documents on equipment maintenance and repairs.
Assisted with operation and maintenance of cruise ship lifeboats and rescue boats, and repaired and maintained hydraulic equipment.
Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
Repaired ships, bridge foundations and other structures below water line, using bolts and hand tools.
Apprentice Trainee
Atlantic Marine
11.2008 - 06.2009
Prepared documents related to apprentice contracts and agreements prior to commencement of training.
Participated in regular review meetings with supervisors to discuss progress of individual trainees.
Developed Shipfitter skills
Education
High School Diploma -
Pedro Maria Moramantes
05-1995
Skills
Quality Control Procedures
Blueprint Interpretation, Design Layout
Set, Install Foundations
Overhead Crane Operation- Certified for HII Training Center
Manlift Scissor Lift Operator-Certified for HII Training Center