Brandon Walker
Williamsburg VA 23185
EDUCATION:
Woodside High School Newport News, VA Graduated: 2007
Newport News Ship Building, Pipe Welding Program Graduated: 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Newport News Shipbuilding April 2016-May 2022
Weld Technician II
Familiar with welding processes, welding procedures, and materials (FCAW, GMAW/Pulse, GTAW, and GMAW/Mig)
Commercial nuclear welder
Carbon arc back gouging
Handled propane and oxygen heating torch
Magnetic Testing (MT) Visual Testing (VT) indicate any defects of the weld joints (VT Level 1 certified)
Ensure welding operations are performed as specified and in accordance with applicable procedures and specifications
Newport News Shipbuilding October 2013- April 2016
Material Handler/Metal Shack Attendant
Issued out and received weld metal spools daily and recorded transactions
Handled materials in a safe and orderly manner
Load and unload pallets and individual cases to and from trucks
Safely operate a forklift (following appropriate training)
Created purchase orders for welding material/gas
Created requisitions for materials and supplies for welders
Created transportation request for shipping/receiving
REFERENCES: Available upon request