Christopher Eckstein
Portsmouth,OH
Summary
Skilled Installer and Thermite Welder with a proven track record at 31w Insulation and Railtech Inc., demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and leadership qualities. Excelled in optimizing fabrication processes and enhancing team skill sets, ensuring safety and efficiency. Mastered machinery operation and equipment troubleshooting, achieving significant cost savings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Installer
31w Insulation
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring all necessary supplies were on hand for each project without excess waste or stockpiling materials.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railway
12.2000 - 08.2005
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed for each trip, including incident reports when applicable, maintaining effective record-keeping systems within the organization.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
Thermite Welder
Railtech Inc.
08.1997 - 11.2000
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Education
Clay High School
Portsmouth, Ohio06.1997
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Power tool operation
- Leadership qualities
- Technical skills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Machinery operation
- Machine operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Fabrication
- Equipment troubleshooting
Certification
Certified flooring installer
Timeline
Installer
31w Insulation
08.2011 - 07.2014
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railway
12.2000 - 08.2005
Thermite Welder
Railtech Inc.
08.1997 - 11.2000
Clay High School
Similar Profiles
Dakota GlassDakota Glass
Garage Door Technician at 31W InsulationGarage Door Technician at 31W Insulation
Michael RiderMichael Rider
Insulator Helper at 31W-InsulationInsulator Helper at 31W-Insulation
Rachael LooperRachael Looper
Operations Manager at C&H Insulation Services/G&T Insulation ServicesOperations Manager at C&H Insulation Services/G&T Insulation Services
Christopher BlankenshipChristopher Blankenship
General Manager at The Vault of OhioGeneral Manager at The Vault of Ohio
Nathanael HinzeNathanael Hinze
Field Safety Specialist at Hilscher-clarke ElectricField Safety Specialist at Hilscher-clarke Electric