Eric Jordan
Tinley Park,IL
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Caterpillar
02.2017 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated knowledge of welding safety protocols and practices.
- Assisted in setup and maintenance of welding equipment and tools.
- Observed experienced welders to learn techniques and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members on project specifications and requirements.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance welding skills and knowledge.
- Supported quality control measures by inspecting welds for accuracy.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
Laborer Technician
Jet Construction
05.2005 - 01.2017
- Operated heavy machinery to support site operations and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and enhance productivity across projects.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, tool usage, and operational best practices.
- Displayed adaptability when assigned new tasks or responsibilities outside primary role, helping maintain project progress without disruption.
- Provided reliable transportation support, aiding in the smooth transfer of materials between locations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
Education
Certifications - Skilled Welder Certification Program
ETI School of Skilled Trades
Willowbrook, IL01-2015
High School Diploma -
Bowen High School
Chicago, IL06-1996
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural welding
- Arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- MIG welding professional
- Joint preparation
- First aid training
- Fire prevention
- OSHA compliance
- Weld tacking
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Soldering techniques
- MIG welding
- Decision-making
Timeline
Welder
Caterpillar
02.2017 - 08.2023
Laborer Technician
Jet Construction
05.2005 - 01.2017
Certifications - Skilled Welder Certification Program
ETI School of Skilled Trades
High School Diploma -
Bowen High School
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