Hector J Bonilla
Moss Point
Summary
Detail-oriented shipfitter with expertise in blueprint interpretation, precision welding, and structural assembly. Committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards in shipbuilding.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Class Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls
Newport News
07.2022 - Current
- Fabricated metal components for shipbuilding using precision tools and techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly.
- Assembled structural components in accordance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections of welds and fittings for adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper fitting techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble ship structures effectively.
- Dismantled damaged components from ships for repair or replacement purposes.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine layout of structural metalwork.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations.
- Cut plates and sections of metal according to templates using hand tools or power saws.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by grinding or chipping away rust or other debris.
- Welded parts together using electric arc welders or gas flame torches.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts in shipbuilding processes.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to ensure accurate fitting of materials.
Ship fitter
Bollinger Shipyards
Pascagoula
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components securely.
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures for various marine vessels.
- Assisted in troubleshooting structural issues during assembly processes.
- Read blueprints and other instructions to determine job specifications.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks in the workplace environment.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair ship structures and components including bulkheads, decks, hatches, doors, ladders and railings.
- Layout templates on steel plate according to blueprint specifications.
- Set up jigs and fixtures to hold parts in place during welding processes.
- Accurately installed components within hull of ship according to blueprint specifications.
- Fabricated components for installation by cutting, bending and welding metal parts using equipment.
- Cut materials using hand tools such as saws, shears, chisels and torches.
Shipfitter
Omega Shipyard
Moss Point
05.2013 - 11.2016
- Assisted in project planning to streamline fitting processes and workflows.
- Read blueprints and other instructions to determine job specifications.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair ship structures and components including bulkheads, decks, hatches, doors, ladders and railings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly.
- Assembled structural components in accordance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections of welds and fittings for adherence to specifications.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble ship structures effectively.
- Assembled prefabricated metal parts into complete units using bolts, screws and rivets.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by grinding or chipping away rust or other debris.
- Fabricated components for installation by cutting, bending and welding metal parts using equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stella Marquez Morales
Salinas, Puerto Rico05-1990
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Precision welding
- Structural assembly
- Metal fabrication
- Project planning
- Welding techniques
- Fabrication techniques
- Bilingual interpretation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
1st Class Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls
07.2022 - Current
Ship fitter
Bollinger Shipyards
11.2016 - 06.2022
Shipfitter
Omega Shipyard
05.2013 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Stella Marquez Morales