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Charles Purtill

Arlington,TX

Summary

Dedicated lead welder with a strong background in metal fabrication and quality assurance. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and team leadership, driving collaboration to meet project deadlines while maintaining compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Classic Steel LLC
Decatur, TX
02.2025 - Current
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for fabrication tasks.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.

Quality Control Inspector

Action Group Inc
Blacklick, Ohio
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Conducted in-process inspections to ensure product quality during manufacturing.
  • Inspected raw materials for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
  • Performed final product evaluations prior to shipment to verify quality assurance.

Lead Welder

Welder Forestry
La Grange, Georgia
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted inspections of completed welds to maintain structural integrity and compliance.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance productivity.
  • Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.

Contract Welder

Merrill Technologies
Merrill, Michigan
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Inspected welded joints for quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.

Fabrication Welder

LJ Inc
Swartz Creek, Michigan
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures during fabrication processes.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance welding skills and techniques.
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.

Lead Welder

Gosen Tool & Machine
Saginaw, Michigan
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with project managers to plan and execute welding tasks efficiently.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime during projects.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Midland High School
Midland, MI
05-2010

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Engineering

Delta Community College
Bay City, MI

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Metal fabrication
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality inspections
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Classic Steel LLC
02.2025 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

Action Group Inc
09.2023 - 12.2024

Lead Welder

Welder Forestry
02.2023 - 09.2023

Contract Welder

Merrill Technologies
10.2022 - 12.2022

Fabrication Welder

LJ Inc
07.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Welder

Gosen Tool & Machine
08.2019 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Midland High School

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Engineering

Delta Community College