TONY LARA
Georgetown,SC
Summary
Dedicated Structural Welder and fabricator with several years of experience in shipbuilding, industrial construction, and fabrication environments. Skilled in SMAW, FCAW, GTAW and GMAW welding processes with extensive experience on submarine and structural steel projects. Known for maintaining a strong safety mindset, producing high-quality welds, following detailed blueprints and specifications, and contributing to efficient team operations. Committed to protecting personnel, equipment, and project integrity through safe work practices and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Goose Creek, South Carolina
08.2025 - Current
- Fabricated metal structures to precise blueprints and specifications, ensuring structural integrity.
- Executed welding tasks on Columbia class and Virginia class assemblies.
Structural welder
Ca jones
Hollywood, South Carolina
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Executed welding tasks on Hab deck and other parts crucial for Columbia class submarine.
Structural welder
Aerotek
Newport News, Virginia
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Executed welding tasks on Columbia class submarine and Virginia class.
Structural Welder
W International
Goose Creek, South Carolina
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Welded structural components for submarines, ensuring compliance with NAVSEA standards.
Structural Welder / Fitter
Ballard Iron Works
Georgetown, SC
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure design accuracy.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify weld integrity and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Weld beams, supports, pipe , prep pipe and structures , layout and take measurements on the builds, fabricate pipe, and structures ,fit pipe and structures, rig up to hang supports and other structures or pipe components
Pipefitter Journeyman
The Systems Group
Huger, South Carolina
04.2020 - 04.2020
- Weld Beams, supports, pipe, prep pipe and structures, layout and take measurements on builds, fabricate pipe, and structures, fit pipe and structures, rig up to hang supports and other structures/pipe.
- Installed and maintained piping systems for industrial applications.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for precise pipe layout.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met.
Fitter and Welder
ballard iron works
Georgetown, South Carolina
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Weld Beams, supports, pipe, prep pipe and structures, layout and take measurements on builds, fabricate pipe, and structures, fit pipe and structures, rig up to hang supports and other structures/pipe.
Welder/Fabricator
Primoris Services Corp
Dallas, TX
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Weld Beams, supports, pipe, prep pipe and structures, layout and take measurements on builds, fabricate pipe, and structures, fit pipe and structures, rig up to hang supports and other structures/pipe.
Welder and Fabricator
North Industrial Machine
Hartsville, South Carolina
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Weld Beams, supports, pipe, prep pipe and structures, layout and take measurements on builds, fabricate pipe, and structures, fit pipe and structures, rig up to hang supports and other structures/pipe.
Welder and Fabricator
SafeRack
Andrews, South Carolina
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Weld Beams, supports, prep structures, layout and take measurements on builds, fabricate structures, fit structures.
Structural Welder
McDermott Construction
Sulphur, Louisiana
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Weld supports, weld iron structure, assist pipe fitters with anything, prep & clean pipe, bevel pipe, pull measurements, layout pipe, fit pipe, bull rig pipe, socket welds, CPVC pipe, bolt up.
Structural Welder
Saulsbury Industries
Odessa, Texas
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Weld supports, weld iron structure, assist pipe fitters with anything, prep & clean pipe, bevel pipe, pull measurements, layout pipe, fit pipe, bull rig pipe, socket welds, CPVC pipe, bolt up.
Structural Welder
Three D Metal Works
Andrews, South Carolina
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Fabricated metal components using precision tools and equipment to meet design specifications.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Landscape Worker
Perfection Landscapes
Georgetown, SC
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Operated landscaping tools, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers for efficient maintenance.
- Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Followed safety protocols while performing physical labor in diverse weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape design plans effectively.
Education
high school diploma - undefined
Georgetown high school
Georgetown, South Carolina05.2017
Skills
- Teamwork
- Safety
- GTAW
- SMAW
- GMAW
- FCAW
- Blueprints
- Pulling measurements & lay out work
- Fabrication
Timeline
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
08.2025 - Current
Structural welder
Ca jones
10.2024 - 08.2025
Structural welder
Aerotek
07.2023 - 10.2024
Structural Welder
W International
04.2021 - 07.2023
Structural Welder / Fitter
Ballard Iron Works
04.2020 - 04.2021
Pipefitter Journeyman
The Systems Group
04.2020 - 04.2020
Fitter and Welder
ballard iron works
01.2020 - 04.2020
Welder/Fabricator
Primoris Services Corp
11.2019 - 01.2020
Welder and Fabricator
North Industrial Machine
10.2019 - 11.2019
Welder and Fabricator
SafeRack
08.2019 - 10.2019
Structural Welder
McDermott Construction
02.2019 - 06.2019
Structural Welder
Saulsbury Industries
02.2018 - 02.2019
Structural Welder
Three D Metal Works
08.2017 - 01.2018
Landscape Worker
Perfection Landscapes
06.2017 - 08.2017
high school diploma - undefined
Georgetown high school