David Oplinger
Eric and Eric Lawn Maintenance
Von Ormy,TX
11
years of professional experience
I bring a diverse background from construction, to fabrication, to maintenance capabilities. My back ground will show you a past that places limits on lives, yet the Lord has been faithful to allow me to progress past what is behind. I am energetic and driven to accomplish the task at hand. I am always willing to learn and work as a team member. A job is not just a place to make money, but should be a place where you make a difference in the lives of co-workers, customers, and ultimately produce a legacy within a company that speaks of truth, integrity, and hard work.
Work History
Contractor
1 Year 1 Month- Managed lawn maintenance schedules to ensure timely service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Operated landscaping equipment, maintaining safety and high-quality standards in service execution.
- Conducted regular quality inspections of completed work, addressing any issues promptly to maintain service excellence.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through effective communication, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
QAQC
3 Years- Performed inspections of raw materials and manufactured products to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Developed test plans and procedures for new product development.
- Analyzed non-conforming parts and identified root cause using statistical methods.
- Developed inspection criteria and sampling plans to meet customer requirements.
- Conducted internal audits and corrective action investigations.
- Provided technical support on quality system issues and implemented corrective actions.
- Maintained records of all quality assurance activities, including supplier performance data.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, process specifications and other documents to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Created reports summarizing the results of all QA and QC activities for management review.
- Conducted failure analysis testing of components or assemblies to determine root cause of problems.
- Documented all test results according to established protocols and reported them in a timely manner.
- Participated in design reviews to identify potential manufacturing issues before they arise.
- Monitored production processes to ensure that they are being executed according to approved procedures.
- Performed calibration checks on equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving overall product quality.
- Prepared quality reports to record quality data.
- Inspected products and reviewed processes for compliance with requirements and techniques.
- Collaborated with various departmental and business decision-makers to establish quality initiatives and boost awareness.
Welder/Fitter/QAQC
2 Years 9 Months- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Maintenance Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Power washed and sanitized dishwasher and surrounding areas to ensure sanitation practices were followed.
- Scrubbed floors, walls, drains, and machinery to maintain cleanliness.
Education
AWS WELDING - SMAW Procedures Welding
GED
Skills
Application Testing
Report Preparation
Quality Control Management
Document Management
Quality Control
Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
Work Inspection
Fabrication and Assembly Sequencing
Quality Control Procedures
Corrective Action Planning
Compliance
Timeline
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06.2025 - CurrentRead More
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04.2015 - 06.2016Read More
FRDC
GED
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Trant Vocational School
AWS WELDING from SMAW Procedures Welding
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