Antonio Morales
Newport News
Summary
Experienced rigger and stage builder skilled in developing efficient project plans, training new workers, and enforcing safety protocols. Committed to fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards of safety and productivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
X36 Rigger/StageBuilder
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
09.2017 - Current
- Trained new workers on rigging procedures and equipment use to ensure safety and compliance.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Develop plans for efficient setup, takedown operations based upon size, scope of projects.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline on-site workflow and enhance project execution.
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
- Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and needs.
- Coordinated with diverse coworkers to achieve project goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Rigging
Newport News Apprentice School
Newport News, VA03-2025
Skills
- Scaffolding management
- Safety protocols
- Risk assessment
- On-site training
- Project prioritization
- Time management abilities
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Adaptable leadership
- Problem solving
Certification
- Make-up Foreman Training
- Frontline Fast- Foreman Accelerated Skill Training
- Rigger
- Stagebuilder
Accomplishments
- Niels Christiansen Craftsmanship Awards
- NSLS- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- ISCVN Engagement Champions- 2021
- NCLS- National Conference of Student Leaders- 2022,2023
Timeline
X36 Rigger/StageBuilder
Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Rigging
Newport News Apprentice School