Eric Estep
Saint Leonard,Maryland
Summary
Seasoned Welder/Fabricator with a proven track record at Shaffer And Sons Welding, showcasing expertise in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques alongside exceptional project management skills. Demonstrated ability to enhance client satisfaction through high-quality workmanship, optimizing material use, and fostering safety. Achieved significant improvements in resource efficiency by repurposing scrap metal, underlining a commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder / Fabricator
Shaffer And Sons Welding
Clinton, MD
11.2006 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, dual shield, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Optimized resource usage by recycling or repurposing scrap metal whenever possible.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Education
Surrattsville High School
Clinton, MDSkills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Structural welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Flat Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Horizontal Welding
- MIG welding professional
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts Fabrication
- Joint Preparation
- Welding Symbols
- Brake Press Operation
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Project Management
- Fire prevention
- Attention to Detail
- Power Tools
- Critical Thinking
- Arc welding
- Parts Assembly
- Overhead Welding Position
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Portable Grinders
- Template Measurements
Timeline
Welder / Fabricator
Shaffer And Sons Welding
11.2006 - Current
Surrattsville High School