Cory Perine
Jackson,AL
Summary
Experienced welder with over 16 years experience in stick welding, tig welding, flux-core welding, shipyard, structural welding and pulse mig. Professional Highly skilled and meticulous navy shipyard welder with a strong work ethic that takes pride in exceeding welding expectations. Multitasker able to handle welding construction and repair assignments with full accuracy and efficiency. Experienced in supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the welding department, including training, safety, production planning and performing quality inspections.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
MYER Companies
08.2025 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
First Class Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Executed precise welding techniques on complex metal assemblies to meet project specifications.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to interpret blueprints and determine welding requirements for various projects.
- Trained junior welders on advanced techniques and safety protocols
A Class Structural Welder/ Leadman
Austal
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Adhered to compliance with all safety quality and environmental and health requirements
- Welded a variety of aluminum, metal components as specified by layout, blueprint, diagram, work order, procedures or instructions
- Assists welders, fitters, apprentices, and trades assistants with daily tasks directed
- Worked as a lead man while learning to level two units
- Trained B class welders to become A class welders.
Chipper/ Grinder
Newport News Shipyard Ameriforce
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked in a physically demanding environment on shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders and Staging
- Performed construction and repair operations on ship components
- Grind, sand, polish and detail fabrications to required finish using hand and power tools to a high standard
- Adhered to OSHA safety regulations and standards.
First Class Welder/ Fabricator
Gencor Industries
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Set up and operate a wide variety of welding and fabricating equipment with a high level of skill expertise
- Weld components and framework using a variety of welding processes
- Position aligned and fit parts according to specifications
- Operated cutting tools including, torch, properly used fillet and butt weld gauges in a safe manner
First Class Welder
Eastern Shipbuilding
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Worked with a sense of urgency, adhered to safety standards and performed welding
- Operations in various work conditions onboard ships
- Welded flux core, butt seams and fillet welds as needed
A Class Welder/ Leadman
Austal
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Adhered to compliance with all safety quality and environmental and health requirements
- Welded a variety of aluminum, metal components as specified by layout, blueprint, diagram, work-order, procedures or instructions
- Assists welders, fitters, apprentices, and trades assistants with daily tasks directed
Welder
Platinum Contracting
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Set up and operated a variety of welding equipment, flux core and stick to weld fillet welds and butt seams as needed
- Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals
- Repair equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment – weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ben C Rain High School
Mobile, AL Skills
- Stainless steel welding
- Pipe welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Structural welding
- Aluminum welding
- Robotic welding
- Submerged arc welding
- Welding inspection
- Attention to detail
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Vertical welding
- Critical thinking
- Precision measuring
- MIG welding professional
- Blueprint reading
- OSHA compliance
- Parts fabrication
- Overhead welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Grinding skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Power tool operation
Timeline
Welder
MYER Companies
08.2025 - Current
First Class Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
07.2023 - 06.2025
A Class Structural Welder/ Leadman
Austal
04.2019 - 05.2023
Chipper/ Grinder
Newport News Shipyard Ameriforce
09.2017 - 01.2019
First Class Welder/ Fabricator
Gencor Industries
07.2016 - 03.2017
First Class Welder
Eastern Shipbuilding
02.2015 - 04.2016
A Class Welder/ Leadman
Austal
08.2010 - 01.2015
Welder
Platinum Contracting
09.2008 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Ben C Rain High School