Charles Lutz
Elkton,VA
Summary
Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Atlantic containment
McGaheysville, VA
04.2014 - Current
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Operated forklift safely moving numerous materials around shop, and loading trucks.
Welder
Tenneco Automotive
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2007 - 03.2014
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Lead Builder
C&N construction
Grottoes, VA
05.1995 - 03.2007
- Developed and implemented quality assurance procedures to ensure all construction projects met high standards.
- Created detailed project plans, organized resources and monitored progress to ensure timely completion of construction activities.
- Led team of builders in installation of drywall, framing and other building materials as needed.
Education
GED -
Spotswood High School
Penn Laird, VA01-1985
Skills
- Parts fabrication
- Stick and mig welding
- Blueprint reading
- Forklift operation
- Steel Welding
- Component Welding
- Stick Welding Experience
- Work Area Cleaning
- Forklift Operation
- Brake Press Operation
Timeline
Welder
Atlantic containment
04.2014 - Current
Welder
Tenneco Automotive
05.2007 - 03.2014
Lead Builder
C&N construction
05.1995 - 03.2007
GED -
Spotswood High School