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James Christian

Amherst

Summary

Skilled welder with a strong background in various welding techniques and fabrication methods. Recognized for exceptional blueprint interpretation and quality control, ready to contribute to high-impact welding projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Structural Welder

Bartlett Group for Huntington Ingalls Shipyard
Newport News, Virginia
04.2025 - 11.2025
  • Fabricated and welded structural components according to specifications and safety standards.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of structures.
  • Operated welding equipment, including MIG and TIG welders, to achieve quality results.
  • Conducted routine inspections of welds to maintain high-quality standards and prevent defects.

Welder

JDC Inc.
Amherst, VA
08.2022 - 11.2025
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Welder / Fitter

Becker Steel Company
Lynchburg, VA
06.2020 - 03.2023
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate components per specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placement
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Amherst County High School
Amherst, VA
05-2019

Skills

  • Personal protective equipment
  • Vertical welding
  • Horizontal welding
  • Grinding techniques
  • Weld defects identification
  • Pipe welding
  • Flux core welding
  • Fabrication
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Welding quality control

Certification

AWS D1.1

Timeline

Structural Welder

Bartlett Group for Huntington Ingalls Shipyard
04.2025 - 11.2025

Welder

JDC Inc.
08.2022 - 11.2025

Welder / Fitter

Becker Steel Company
06.2020 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Amherst County High School
James Christian