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William Cepin

William Cepin

Richmond

Summary

Professional metalworker with strong expertise in welding techniques and safety protocols. Known for exceptional precision, collaboration, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in MIG, TIG, FLUX and STICK welding, with focus on quality and efficiency. Reliable team member who consistently meets production goals and adapts to changing project demands.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Structural Welder

Liebherr Mining Equipment
04.2024 - Current
  • Removed defective robot welds with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Used Flux welding on structural supports.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
  • Worked on the production of Liebherr T-284 mining haul trucks with a load capacity of 363 tons.

2nd Class Welder

Prism Maritime
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Reviewed weld requirements from weld prints.
  • Solved problems quickly with critical thinking skills when faced with unexpected challenges during projects.
  • Collaborated with team members for efficient project completion, meeting deadlines and maintaining a strong work ethic.
  • Increased productivity with effective time management, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Worked with a team on several U.S. NAVY ship yards, reading blueprints and assisting team members while sustaining a TOP SECRET clearance needed to work on different ships.

Welder

Huntington Ingall’s / Newport News Shipyard
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Proficiently utilized SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding techniques, consistently meeting nondestructive test requirements such as visual inspection, ultrasonic inspections, and radiographic inspections
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean and safe working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety (i.e. creating a fire safe zone while working)
  • Worked on the production and maintenance of several U.S. NAVY aircraft carriers and submarines

Fabrication Welder

Dynamic Towing and Equipment
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
  • Worked on the production of tow trucks using FORD 450 and RAM 4500 chassis.

Information Systems Technician (IT)

United States Navy
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • As an Information Systems Technician in the Navy in the Navy I was exposed to the responsibilities and Technicalities of being an IT
  • In order to complete my tasks I’ve had experience with using Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, and VMware’s, in order to provide top of the line service to over 2,000 service members on the ship
  • Experienced in using Windows Server, Windows 7, and Windows 10 as a System Administrator
  • To maintain and keep the servers smoothly and properly
  • Technician in hardware, software, and networking systems around the ship
  • Providing resolutions to over 240 trouble tickets using ticket systems that were in place, hundreds of account creations, and the installation / re-imaging of both PCs and Laptops all running under the proper operating systems
  • I was an IT among other things but an IT

Education

Combination Welding - Welding

Tidewater Tech
Norfolk, Virginia
01-2023

Information Systems Technician U.S.N. - Information And Computer Systems

Information Warfare Training Command
Corry Station, Pensacola, FL
01-2020

No Degree - Fire Science Major

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Highschool For Construction Trades, Engineering, And Architecture
Queens, NY
06-2017

Skills

  • Horizontal welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Overhead welding
  • Confined space welding
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Aluminum welding
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Structural fabrication
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Reliability

Certification

  • WELDING CERTS:
  • FCAW 3G
  • FCAW 4G
  • SMAW 3G
  • SMAW 4G
  • FIREWATCH
  • VISUAL INSPECTION
  • CARBON ARCING
  • (Soon going for Maritime)
  • WELDING EXPERIENCE:
  • STICK (all positions)
  • MIG/FLUX (all positions)
  • TIG (all positions)
  • Carbon Arc
  • Ceramic
  • Stainless Steel

Timeline

Structural Welder

Liebherr Mining Equipment
04.2024 - Current

2nd Class Welder

Prism Maritime
01.2024 - 04.2024

Welder

Huntington Ingall’s / Newport News Shipyard
07.2023 - 01.2024

Fabrication Welder

Dynamic Towing and Equipment
01.2023 - 06.2023

Information Systems Technician (IT)

United States Navy
01.2019 - 01.2023

Combination Welding - Welding

Tidewater Tech

Information Systems Technician U.S.N. - Information And Computer Systems

Information Warfare Training Command

No Degree - Fire Science Major

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

High School Diploma -

Highschool For Construction Trades, Engineering, And Architecture
William Cepin