John Love
Virginia Beach
Summary
Precision-driven Combo Welder known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in TIG, MIG, and flux core welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds on every project. Excel in blueprint reading, metal fabrication, and safety compliance. Bring valuable soft skills including adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork to excel in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Combo Welder
Bay Metals and Fabrication
Chesapeake
04.2022 - 03.2026
- Fabricated metal components using Stick, MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Welded Aluminum, Stainless steel and galvanized steel vent.
- Repaired the drydocks at Bae.
- Welded an unbelievable amount of deck plate and taos on multiple ships.
- Welded Stainless steel, carbon steel and copper nickel pipe on multiple ships.
- Troubleshot problems with welding processes to determine root cause and corrective action needed.
- Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.
Welder
Q.E.D. Systems
Norfolk
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate welds.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Trained new welders on techniques and safety protocols in the workshop.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
Combo Welder
Tecnico
Chesapeake
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Performed Stick welding on structural steel components in accordance with prescribed methods and standards.
- Welded various types of materials including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel and copper alloys.
- Fabricated components using TIG welding techniques for precision assemblies.
- Welded millenium heads and berthing areas.
- Welded the entire galley on USS Buckley.
Fabricator and welder
MF and B
Chesapeake
12.2014 - 10.2018
- Fabricated metal components using various welding techniques and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of products.
- Operated machinery for cutting, bending, and shaping materials.
- Operated a robot welding arm.
- Main welder for the door division.
Education
Maritime Welding Diploma - Maritime Welding
Advance Technical Institute
Virginia Beach, VA 08.2012 - 07.2013
G.E.D
La Pine, ORSkills
- TIG welding
- Stick welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Sheetmetal mechanic
- Aluminum welding
- Stainless steel welding
- MIG welding
Timeline
Combo Welder
Bay Metals and Fabrication
04.2022 - 03.2026
Welder
Q.E.D. Systems
05.2020 - 04.2022
Combo Welder
Tecnico
10.2018 - 05.2020
Fabricator and welder
MF and B
12.2014 - 10.2018
Maritime Welding Diploma - Maritime Welding
Advance Technical Institute
08.2012 - 07.2013
G.E.D