Jerome S. Arrington

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Newport News, VA. 23607

Home Phone# 757-***-****

Cell # 757-***-****

adqnfl@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seek employment with a company that I can enhance my knowledge in the workforce and allow room for advancement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

Dedication hard-working individual experienced in welding, Shipfitting, blueprint reading, burning, cutting, grinding, cutting, arching, rip-outs and fitting metal structural, team-building and working as a team member, in addition to working with diverse groups of people.

SKILLS

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability and being able to follow direction, Knowledge of ship terminology, blueprint reading, measurements.

4/2017 to Present BAE Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, VA; Shipfitter

● Performed a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving general fitting piping systems on vessels, burning / brazing, testing and sketching piping systems.

● Operated equipment for assembly and installation; performed preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery;

● Recorded work performed and follow specified safety policies and procedures

● Demonstrated clear understanding of blueprint interpretation.

● Selected appropriate grade metal and cut pieces using precise measurements to minimize rework while maintaining production schedule.

● Assembled pieces according to plan using spot welds in designated locations. Prepared surfaces for welders coming after.

● Maintained a clean work environment and observed proper safety considerations daily to prevent injury and lost time.

● Fabricated, assembled, and installed bulkheads, plates, stanchions, and other heavy steel structural parts within the hull of the ship.

● Established reference points on structural member or steel parts to indicate bending, cutting, drilling, and other machining necessary to fabricate steel into ship members.

● Performed required welding operations.

● Cleaned slag from welds using a slag hammer and wire brush. Grinded welds are smooth, using a portable grinder.

09/2016 to 4/2017 Venture Dynamics, Portsmouth, VA; Shipfitter

● Prep materials for installation

● Cut off attachments and grind flush

● Install small parts, foundations, and bulkheads

● Layout and markup where bulkheads, foundations are going to be installed based on information in the blue prints.

● Mark up weld sizes after pieces have been installed 06/2016 to 9/2016 CR England, Salt Lake City, UT; Truck Driver Over the road truck driver to different areas in the United States. 04/2016 to 6/2016 Shippers Choice Inc., of VA, Newport News, VA; Student Truck school training.

02/2015 to 11/2015 Shipyard Staffing - Chesapeake, VA; Shipfitter Position, align, fitted, and weld parts to form complete units or sub units, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches and hand tools. Studied engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequence 09/2013 to 02/2015 Tradesmen International - Norfolk, VA; Shipfitter Verified conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes, tack weld fitted parts together. Laid out and examined metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met. Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammer.

10/2010 to 05/2012 Charter Marine - Norfolk, VA; Shipfitter Repaired and/or removed and replaced damaged ship structures and fittings. Utilized appropriate trade methods to create structural welds and fittings. Manufactured and installed parts and assemblies from templates. Studied engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequence

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