Dave Luttrell
Summary
CWB Certified Welding Supervisor and CWB Certified Welder experienced in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and TIG processes. Delivered effective solutions in estimating, purchasing, and teaching with ABB robotics systems while maintaining equipment and supporting team members efficiently. Focused on leveraging extensive industry experience to enhance operational performance and technical proficiency.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Support Specialist
Algonquin Bridge
Thorndale
01.2014 - Current
- CWB Welding Supervisor managed audits and testing schedules, WPDS.
- Scheduled yearly inspections for cranes, forklifts, air compressors, and welding machines to maintain operational safety and compliance.
- Obtained quotes for tooling and ordered welding consumables to ensure project readiness.
- Follow through with Research & Development of weldments and fixtures with Engineering.
- Collaborated with management and engineering on new projects to identify and implement time-saving solutions.
- Operate Ironworker, cut-off saw, Beamline, Robotic Weld Cell.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Assisted with Installation and operation of new Peddinghaus Beamline.
- Assisted with installation of New Robotic welding line and operation.
- Set required welding parameters for Robotic welding line and Gofa Robotas per CWB requirements.
Welder Fitter/ CWB Welding Supervisor
Bardel Engineering/ Algonquin Bridge
Minesing
08.2000 - 02.2015
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate structural components, contributing to successful bridge construction.
- Collaborated with engineers to interpret blueprints and ensure accurate weld placements.
- Inspected completed welds for quality, adhering to safety and industry standards.
- Trained junior welders on techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and safety standards.
- Followed safety regulations in high-risk work environments to maintain safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on welding equipment, ensuring operational reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Welder Fitter
Leitner Poma Canada
Barrie
08.1998 - 07.2000
Production Welder
Qualified Metal Fabricators
Etobicoke
05.1997 - 07.1998
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure production accuracy and compliance.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure production accuracy and compliance.
- Improved overall process flow with requesting parts shelves and use of MIG welding process for certain items on production line( increased production by 45%)
- Fabricated Steam Cooking units, large volume sink bowls using MIG and TIG stainless welding techniques.
Welder Fitter
Metal Fab Services
Toronto
08.1990 - 11.1992
- Fabricated and welded Stainless countertops and sink bowls, laboratory exhaust hoods, scullery sinks using TIG welding process.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance and adherence to industry standards, contributing to enhanced safety and reliability.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance and adherence to industry standards, contributing to enhanced safety and reliability.
Welder Fitter
Trans Automated Industries
05.1988 - 08.1990
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to deliver precise welding specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components, ensuring alignment with production standards.
- Constructed large and small base frames using metal fabrication techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold safety protocols and enhance operational efficiency.
- Interacted with Electrical, Hydraulics, and Machining departments to assist with additional frames and attachment brackets, fencing and gates.
- Operated drill press,cutting saw,grinder, Mig welding machine, overhead crane, forklift.
- Completed required revisions.
Education
Keys To Effective Communication - Professional Development
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON 05.2021 - 06.2021
42 Week Welder Fitter Course - Welding
Sir Sandford Fleming
Peterborough, ON 09.1986 - 06.1987
Skills
- Production Support
- Process Improvement
- Quality Checks
- Safety Compliance
- Compliance audits
- Blueprint Reading
- Layout and Fitting
- Operational Efficiency
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Data Analysis
- Project Coordination
- Organization
- Detail Oriented
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Keys To Effective Communication - Professional Development
University of Waterloo
05.2021 - 06.2021
Plant Support Specialist
Algonquin Bridge
01.2014 - Current
Welder Fitter/ CWB Welding Supervisor
Bardel Engineering/ Algonquin Bridge
08.2000 - 02.2015
Welder Fitter
Leitner Poma Canada
08.1998 - 07.2000
Production Welder
Qualified Metal Fabricators
05.1997 - 07.1998
Welder Fitter
Metal Fab Services
08.1990 - 11.1992
Welder Fitter
Trans Automated Industries
05.1988 - 08.1990
42 Week Welder Fitter Course - Welding
Sir Sandford Fleming
09.1986 - 06.1987