Curtis Hassler has been a certified welder for over 40 years, with experience starting in the United States Navy. Curtis served on the John F. Kennedy air craft carrier. While serving in the Navy he completed high pressure plate and pipe welding, and then welded on 1200 pound steam line and catapult systems. After being honorably discharged, Curtis spent 22 years with Penn Iron Works. While employed there he completed stick welding, MiG welding, tig welding, and sub arc welding. His experience was also completed on nuclear and military jobs. After Penn Iron Works, Curtis was also employed for 14 more years welding, before becoming self-employed.