Eric Geis
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level welding position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
Chart Industries
New Prague, MN
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- 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.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Detail Associate
Soapy Joes Wash
Saint Paul, MN
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Cleaned car interiors using vacuums, brushes, and cleaning solutions.
- Dried cars with towels and cloths after washing and detailing.
- Maintained cleanliness of the shop area while working on vehicles.
- Sanitized interior surfaces such as dashboards, consoles, door panels.
- Removed tar, grease spots, tree sap and bird droppings from vehicle exteriors.
- Vacuumed car interiors to remove dirt and debris.
- Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand or with use of automated equipment.
- Washed wide range of vehicles each day.
Laborer
Gray Gardens
Victoria, MN
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Used aerial lifts to reach higher elevations while performing trimming tasks.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
Machine Operator
Vector Engineering
Chaska, MN
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
Laborer
NTC Construction
Chanhassen, MN
05.2003 - 06.2008
- Measured and cut lumber to specified dimensions using a hand saw, power miter saw, or radial arm saw.
- Installed wooden frames for doors, windows and walls in accordance with blueprints.
- Assembled and nailed together the framework of studs, headers and sills.
- Installed drywall, plasterboard or paneling over interior walls and ceilings.
- Applied weatherproofing treatments such as caulking around exterior frames prior to installation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shakopee High School
Mn06-2006
Skills
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Carbon Steel Welding
- MIG welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- TIG Welding
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Chart Industries
12.2021 - 01.2023
Detail Associate
Soapy Joes Wash
12.2018 - 11.2021
Laborer
Gray Gardens
05.2016 - 12.2018
Machine Operator
Vector Engineering
01.2012 - 08.2015
Laborer
NTC Construction
05.2003 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Shakopee High School
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