Brandon Colonna
South Mills,NC
Summary
Dedicated individual seeking a Pipe Welder position with 10 years of hands-on experience. Hardworking and systematic professional with qualifications in GTAW, GMAW, GMAW-P, SMAW, and FCAW. Productive team player that possess skills in reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Fast learner who is committed to following safety protocols and quality workmanship. Organized and dependable candidate that is eager to apply mechanical aptitude in a professional work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Welder Specialist
Newport News Shipbuilding HII
09.2014 - Current
- Expertly perform precision welding operations for construction and repair of Virginia class submarines and Nimitz and Ford class Aircraft Carriers
- Utilize advanced knowledge of welding techniques to ensure structural integrity and adherence to strict military specifications
- Collaborated with engineering and fabrication teams to execute complex welds on high-grade materials, contributing to the company's reputation for excellence in shipbuilding
- Maintain rigorous safety standards and quality control measures to uphold the highest level of craftsmanship and reliability in all welding tasks
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay abreast of industry advancements and apply best practices in welding technology
Education
Advanced Diploma -
Camden County High School
Camden, NC06.2012
Skills
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding qualified
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding qualified
- Flux Cored Arc Welding qualified
- Gas Metal Arc Welding qualified
- Pulsed Gas Metal Arc Welding qualified
- Pulsed tig welding qualified
- Welding UT,PT, and MT joints
- Welding pipe x-ray joints
- Mirror welding
- Fire watch qualified
- Carbon arc gouging
- Torch qualified
- Subsafe qualified
- Stainless steel welding qualified
- Aluminum welding qualified
- Copper Nickel welding qualified
- Inconel welding qualified
- Titanium welding qualified
- Experienced make-up foreman
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Purge welding qualified
- NQC qualified
- MC-1 qualified
- VT Level II qualified
References
- James V. Carr Jr, C308 Project Superintendent- NNSY, 757-636-5748, james.v.carr.civ@us.navy.mil
- Curtis Scott, Welding Foreman- NNS, 757-262-7010
- Gevin Nixon, Welding Foreman- NNS, 252-377-2099
- Grant Kappauf, Pipe Welder- NNS, 757-235-5087
Timeline
Pipe Welder Specialist
Newport News Shipbuilding HII
09.2014 - Current
Advanced Diploma -
Camden County High School
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