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Charles Lafortuna

Lake City,GA

Summary

Alert Crane Operator with in-depth knowledge and practice of OSHA safety standards and precautions with 2 years of experience operating tower, overhead and mobile cranes. Skilled reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and technical drawings. Excellent safety record.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bridge Crane Operator

Lasercraft Technology
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
  • Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
  • Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
  • Positioned cranes in response with Bluetooth remote and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
  • Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
  • Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower, and other factors.
  • Maintained detailed daily records of productivity and adjusted overall project timetables based on setbacks or delays.

Finish Trim Carpenter

PNC Construction
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
  • Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
  • Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plan to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Prepared cost estimates for contractors and customers, staying within requested budgets.
  • Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
  • Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installment of new materials.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
  • Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.

Education

GED -

Evans High School
Evans, GA
08.2021

Skills

  • Crane Operations
  • Crane Steering
  • Heavy Lift Management
  • Mobile Crane Operations
  • Quality Assurance
  • Construction Safety

Certification

  • CCO - Certified Crane Operator

Timeline

Bridge Crane Operator

Lasercraft Technology
08.2021 - 11.2023

Finish Trim Carpenter

PNC Construction
01.2017 - 07.2021

GED -

Evans High School