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Abdulwahab Salami

@abdulwahabsalami

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Navy Hull Maintenance Technician skilled in welding, pipefitting, and industrial safety.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for hands-on work in plumbing, pipefitting, construction, or industrial maintenance where safety is non-negotiable, teamwork is valued, and I can grow into a union apprenticeship role while continuing to build my welding and maintenance skills.

I’m a disciplined U.S. Navy Reserve Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) trained in welding, pipefitting, metal fabrication, and shipboard maintenance, with a strong focus on industrial safety. My work centers on doing maintenance the right way—through safety-first habits, tool accountability, and attention to detail.

I completed HT “A” School training and have hands-on experience with SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), silver brazing, and oxy-acetylene cutting. I’ve worked on maintenance involving plumbing systems, hull repair, corrosion control, and mechanical systems, using grinders, measuring tools, calipers, and micrometers.

I also bring teamwork and leadership from fast-paced, real-world environments—supporting shift operations, customer service, and daily coordination while balancing Navy Reserve obligations. I’m seeking opportunities in plumbing, pipefitting, construction, industrial maintenance, or union apprenticeship pathways such as Local 597 and Local 150.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Hull Maintenance Technician (HT)

Current

United States Navy Reserve

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year)

Completed U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) “A” School training covering welding, pipefitting, metal fabrication, and shipboard maintenance. Trained in hot-work safety, confined space procedures, and PPE requirements, and performed maintenance involving plumbing systems, hull repair, corrosion control, and mechanical systems.

Welding Metal Fabrication Industrial Safety Mechanical Maintenance Plumbing Micrometers Tool Accountability Teamwork

Current

Crew Member

Current

White Castle

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Worked in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining strong attendance and reliability. Assisted with shift operations, customer service, workplace cleanliness, and training new employees.

Customer Service Teamwork Employee Training Attendance Reliability Time Management

Football Team Captain

Sullivan High School Football Team

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Led teammates through practices, conditioning, and game preparation while demonstrating leadership, accountability, communication, and teamwork. Helped the team earn a conference championship title.

Team Leadership Communication Accountability Teamwork Practice Leadership Conditioning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

U.S. Navy (HT 'A' School)

Technical training, Hull Maintenance Technician (HT)

2025 -

Completed Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) 'A' School training in welding, pipefitting, metal fabrication, and shipboard maintenance, including hot-work safety and confined space procedures.

Sullivan High School

High School Diploma, High School

Activities and societies: Sullivan High School Football Team — Captain (Aug 2024–May 2025); led practices/conditioning and helped the team earn a conference championship.

Earned a High School Diploma at Sullivan High School, graduating in 2025.