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ERIC LUNSFORD
Artesia,USA
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Summary
Highly skilled and motivated Welder with over 30 years of experience in the welding industry. Proficient in various welding techniques and capable of working with high precision. Proficient at collaborating with team members and supervisors to ensure timely delivery of work and maintain a safe and productive work environment. Possess excellent time management and organizational skills. Eager to bring skills and expertise to support the success of your company.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LOCAL UNION 412
11.1998 - Current
- Join and repair metallic pipe components and assemblies, assess structure and materials, maintain welding equipment, and comply with safety and quality standards.
D&L
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Repairing machine parts, equipment, buildings, and other components using hand tools, welding, and fabrication processes.
- Monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, and filing.
- Projecting equipment and materials following project completion.
JAMES WELDING LLC
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings.
- Perform MIG, TIG, and other types of welds based on project needs.
- Inspect welds to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
- Assist machine operators.
Welder/mechanic /Operator
Graves Farms
Roswell, NM
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate agricultural machinery components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools to optimize performance and safety.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols in welding operations.
- Implemented quality control checks to maintain high standards of workmanship in all welds.
- 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, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
New Mexico State University
Carlsbad, NM05-1994
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell, NM01-2023
Skills
Proven experience as Welder
Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (MIG, TIG, Stick,Orbital,etc)
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc)
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
Highly motivated and determined to be the best of the best
Certification
- STICK/MIG/TIG
- CARBON: 6"/6G
- PIPE: 6"/6G
- STAINLESS: 2"/6G
Timeline
D&L
06.2023 - 11.2023
JAMES WELDING LLC
03.2023 - 11.2023
Welder/mechanic /Operator
Graves Farms
05.2020 - 03.2022
LOCAL UNION 412
11.1998 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
New Mexico State University
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Eastern New Mexico University