Charles Lyon
Palatka,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Charles Lyon
03.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Pipefitter/Pipe Welder
St. Johns Ship Building
03.2015 - 02.2023
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
- Reduced project completion time by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately plan pipefitting installations.
- Improved workflow with efficient pipe system modifications, including cutting, threading, welding, and soldering components as needed.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by working closely with plumbers, steamfitters, and welders on diverse job sites.
- Maintained high-quality standards through consistent attention to detail while fitting pipes according to building code requirements.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and calculating required materials for each project, minimizing waste.
- Assisted in achieving project deadlines through effective organization of work assignments and prioritization of tasks based on urgency.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by working with various types of pipes such as PVC, copper, steel, cast iron among others.
- Supported team efficiency through clear communication regarding progress updates and potential issues during the course of projects.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Collaborated effectively with supervisors to ensure that all necessary permits were obtained before commencing work on new projects.
Maintenance/Welder/Millwright
Georgia Pacific
04.2006 - 01.2015
- Enhanced equipment lifespan by performing regular maintenance and repairs on welding machines.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by quickly identifying and resolving welding issues.
- Performed various types of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
- Work with chemicals and have knowledge of MSDS.
- Increased safety standards by implementing proper use of personal protective equipment during welding tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and within deadlines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Fabricated custom parts for machinery upgrades, resulting in improved performance and extended service life.
- Conducted thorough inspections on welds to ensure adherence to quality standards and project specifications.
- Optimized resource usage by accurately measuring materials needed for specific tasks, reducing waste and costs.
- Continuously updated knowledge and skills through ongoing training sessions, staying current with industry trends in welding technology.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts or overhead cranes safely and effectively during project execution.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics, or written instructions to accurately assemble components according to specified guidelines.
- Served as an on-call maintenance welder for emergency repair situations, providing quick response times that minimized disruptions to operations.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper alignment and secure welding for optimal performance.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Education
High School Diploma -
US Army
Palatka, FL06.1984
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Directed
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Quality Assurance
- Organization
Timeline
Self Employed
Charles Lyon
03.2023 - Current
Pipefitter/Pipe Welder
St. Johns Ship Building
03.2015 - 02.2023
Maintenance/Welder/Millwright
Georgia Pacific
04.2006 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
US Army
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