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Michelle Elbert

Newport News

Summary

Meticulous welder with AWS certification in multiple welding techniques. Proven ability to conduct quality inspections and collaborate effectively to streamline production processes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Trident Maritime Systems
Hampton
01.2026 - 04.2026
  • Operated welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components.
  • Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve production workflow and reduce downtime.

Welder

Valkyrie Enterprises
Norfolk
06.2025 - 01.2026
  • Weld structural steel componets such as beams columns,braces,and plates.Repaired weld defects using an angle grinder,carbon arc gouging. Collaberated with different team members to meet project deadlines.

Welder/fabricator

Innovated Machine & Tool
Newport News
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Measure,cut,fit,and assemble metal componets per specifications.
  • Set up welding machines and adjust parameters according to WPS.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working enviorment

Welder/Fabricator

Acoustical Sheetmetal
Virginia Beach
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Responsible for welding/fabricating large scale trailers for power generators
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues to minimize downtime.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.

Welder

Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
02.2019 - 02.2024
  • Operated and maintained the tools that make and repair machinery. Served as part of the Virginia Class Submarine Division,Conducted welding operations using various techniques.Inspected welds using VT&UT (Visual Inspection&Ultrasonic Testing)to ensure they met quality and standards and made necessary adjustments required,

Education

Combination Welding Program

Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA
01-2023

WELDING PROGRAM

Tidewater Tech
Norfolk, VA
05-2018

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership
  • AWS certification in SMAW, FCAW, MIG, GMAW, GTAW, TIG
  • Adaptability
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Welder

Trident Maritime Systems
01.2026 - 04.2026

Welder

Valkyrie Enterprises
06.2025 - 01.2026

Welder/fabricator

Innovated Machine & Tool
02.2025 - 06.2025

Welder/Fabricator

Acoustical Sheetmetal
02.2024 - 01.2025

Welder

Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
02.2019 - 02.2024

Combination Welding Program

Virginia Peninsula Community College

WELDING PROGRAM

Tidewater Tech
Michelle Elbert