Colton Lust
Taneytown,MD
Summary
Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Stambaugh welding
Union Bridge, Maryland
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Maintained quarry machinery belt conveyers, rock crushers etc
Volunteer Firefighter
Taneytown Volunteer Fire
Taneytown
12.2008 - Current
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple emergency response teams during major incidents.
Mechanic
The Hitchman inc
Taneytown, Maryland
10.2016 - 11.2023
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
Education
Firefighter - Emergency Services
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MDSkills
- Welding on structural steel
- Welding on quarry machines
- Plasma cutting
- Torching
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Stambaugh welding
11.2023 - Current
Mechanic
The Hitchman inc
10.2016 - 11.2023
Volunteer Firefighter
Taneytown Volunteer Fire
12.2008 - Current
Firefighter - Emergency Services
University of Maryland, College Park