Sidney Chappell
Newport News
Summary
Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Huntington Ingalls Industries, proficient in GMAW and SMAW techniques. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict quality standards while effectively collaborating with team members. Skilled in interpreting blueprints and ensuring precision in weld inspections, contributing to project success and workplace safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2022 - Current
- Operate several types of wire-feeders.
- Utilize, troubleshoot, and maintain automatic welding machines.
- Use different types of filler metal and understand their uses for different jobs.
- Stay within strict quality standards.
- Follow welding guidelines of heat management and types of steel.
- Operate welding tools safely to perform basic welding tasks.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work area for efficiency.
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints accurately.
- Participated in safety training programs to understand workplace hazards.
- Support team members by preparing materials for various welding projects.
- Gained proficiency in using personal protective equipment (PPE) effectively.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carmel High School
Carmel, IN08-2008
Skills
- GMAW-P
- GMAW
- SMAW
- SAW
- FCAW
- Arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Flat welding
- Horizontal welding
- Cutting techniques
- Wire feed machines
- Welding procedure specification
Timeline
Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Carmel High School