Nicholas Reiser
Norfolk
Summary
Avid welding professional with a proven track record at Newport News Shipbuilding, excelling in mechanized welding and problem-solving. Skilled in enhancing procedures to boost efficiency and quality. Committed to continuous improvement and project management, driving successful outcomes in high-pressure environments. Recognized for achieving excellent pass rates in certification processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PST Supervisior
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized advanced mechanized welding skills and expertise to remove human error from UT and X-ray welding processes on Colombia-class submarines, with great success.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Improving mechanized welding procedures to train new and experienced welders.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Identified process improvements that could reduce costs or improve service quality and efficiency levels.
X18 Stuctural Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Certified welder in MIG, SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW-P, mechanized MIG, and mechanized FCAW, mechanized GMAW-P.
- Certified Class 1 and 2 UT and X-Ray welding procedures.
- Performed in all weather conditions, with excellent pass rates.
Mechanic/Fabrication Welder
Charlie Daniels Preformance
Smithfield
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Fabricated many different custom parts for customers' wants and needs.
- Restored classics, built hot rods, race cars, and trucks.
- Troubleshot various problems, along with rebuilding motors and many drive train components.
Shelf Stocker
Tractor Supply Company
Smithfield
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Recorded merchandise moves for correct product counts and checked quantities against stocking reports.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
- Answered customer questions about specific merchandise availability and location and offered to replenish empty shelves immediately from warehouse stock.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smithfield High School
Smithfield, VA06-2018
Mechanical Engineering
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Self motivation
- Project management
- Task prioritization
- Performance evaluation
- Welding techniques
- Problem-solving
- Business strategy development
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance
Projects
Current projects- I am currently building a 1978 F250 4X4 with a twin turbo 12V Cummins diesel engine and a custom 4 link suspension front and back for heavy offroad use. Also have a 1979 Ford F100 that is being built for autocross racing and circle track with a fully built drive line and custom front a rear suspension for optimal performance.
Timeline
PST Supervisior
Newport News Shipbuilding
08.2023 - 08.2024
X18 Stuctural Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2018 - 08.2023
Mechanic/Fabrication Welder
Charlie Daniels Preformance
04.2018 - 09.2018
Shelf Stocker
Tractor Supply Company
04.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Smithfield High School
Mechanical Engineering
Old Dominion University
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