Joseph Riddick
Suffolk
Summary
Searching for employment as a Welder with a company to carry out duties involving the production processes and other techniques for producing goods. Looking for a company with chances to advance in the welding field.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker Welder
Cianbro
2024 - 2026
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components according to engineering specifications.
- Operated cranes and rigging equipment for safe material handling and placement.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Conducted inspections of welded joints to maintain quality control throughout projects.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Enhanced structural integrity with skilled welding and riveting of iron components.
Structural Welder/pipe
Newport News shipbuilding
09.2022 - 2023
- Weld together metal components using the processes mig, TIG, SMAW,FCAW, and GMAW HY-80 HY-100.
- I currently work at Newport News shipyard and I am certified in all processes listed and I am very proficient I have 5 years credible shipyard experience.
- I am currently a submarine welder and weld pulse arc in all positions 2G 3G 4G.
Shipfitter
AIT Marine
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices were all aligned properly.
- Kept my work areas tidy and clean.
- Maintained the necessary level of communication between shifts.
- Used welding equipment such as air lines, grinders, and plasma cutters fabricate, cut, and bend metal components to be installed in the ship.
Marine Painter
Surface Technologies Corporation
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in the body.
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
- Custom mixed colors to match the color preferences of my customers.
- Prepped vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protective coverings to nearby surfaces.
- Improved paint adhesion by using the right primer.
- Adhered to strict tolerances when sanding and sealing the final finishes.
- Matched new paint coats to either the original manufacturer's color specifications or the current environment.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by removing surface imperfections, applying special undercoats, and sealing seams.
- Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
Welding Technician
Colonnas Shipyard
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Oversaw resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Oversaw the delivery of metals project by welding team, which resulted in hiring and certifying welders.
- Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
- Followed OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members, and prevent equipment damage.
- Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.
- Kept track of inventory transactions and reconciled any discrepancies to reflect the items used in each job.
- Kept track of my daily work on production logs and work orders, and I talked to management about how to improve future production.
Firewatch/Welder Helper
Allied Research Technology
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Cut costs by keeping meticulous records of tool and supply inventories and sourcing materials from low-cost sources.
- Put in place a fire safety plan and tweaked it based on weather, work location, and other factors.
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
Education
Welding Certificate - undefined
Paul D. Camp
03.2022
High School Diploma - AG. Business
Lakeland High School
06.2018
Skills
- Experience working as part of a team in a workshop environment
- Confident using welding equipment safely and effectively
- Fully licensed and certified
- Warehouse management and production
- Strong professional communications skills
- OSHA-10 hour maritime
Timeline
Structural Welder/pipe
Newport News shipbuilding
09.2022 - 2023
Marine Painter
Surface Technologies Corporation
04.2021 - 03.2022
Shipfitter
AIT Marine
03.2021 - 06.2022
Welding Technician
Colonnas Shipyard
08.2020 - 11.2020
Firewatch/Welder Helper
Allied Research Technology
04.2020 - 08.2020
Welding Certificate - undefined
Paul D. Camp
High School Diploma - AG. Business
Lakeland High School
Ironworker Welder
Cianbro
2024 - 2026