Eric McAllister
Summary
Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled at reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet project deadlines with quality results.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder Fabicator Fitter
Super Radiator Coils
Richmond, Virginia
05.2001 - Current
- Fabricate high-precision metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints to define specifications and ensure accurate welding requirements.
- Inspect welds for quality assurance and compliance with industry standards, maintaining high safety and performance standards.
- Operate welding equipment to fabricate custom radiator coils.
- Interprete blueprints and specifications for accurate assembly.
- Train new welders on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Operate machinery for precise bending and cutting of metal parts.
- Operate welding equipment to fabricate and assemble radiator coils.
- Interprete blueprints and technical drawings for accurate welding execution.
- Perform inspections on welded joints to ensure quality and compliance.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment for safety standards.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during production.
- Train new employees on proper welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Follow safety guidelines to prevent accidents in the manufacturing area.
- Maintain a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repair broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Follow safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Gather required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Fabricate and weld components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Perform preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scrape off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Lay out, position, align and secure parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Complet minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Apply shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Construct templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepare broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Ensure that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjust settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Train apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Adjust gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Perform gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Determine appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Heat and dissolve metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Prepare workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Clean and inspect parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognize, set up, and operate shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Mark or tag material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Select and install torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Assemble radiator components according to engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Operate hand and power tools for precise fitting of parts and materials.
- Inspect final products for defects and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline assembly processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintain work area cleanliness and organization to promote safety and productivity.
- Train new employees on fitting techniques and equipment usage best practices.
- Modify existing fittings based on customer requirements and design changes.
- Document production processes to support quality assurance efforts in manufacturing operations.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Use hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Observe safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Fabricate metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Perform routine maintenance checks on all tools used in the job.
- Clean machine parts with solvents before assembly or installation.
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Provide technical support to colleagues when required.
- Assemble and install a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
- Thread and install pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Repair and replace defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
- Adhere closely to safety protocols, applicable regulations and industry best practices.
- Drill and tap holes for installation of studs.
- Install piping systems for water, gas, steam and other liquids according to blueprints.
- Operate heavy machinery such as cranes in a safe manner.
- Thread pipes using specified machinery.
- Fit and weld piping to prevent leakage.
- Assemble and disassemble boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Adjust functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
- Handle all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Aligne machines properly for efficient operation.
- Inspect machines and identified any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Analyze engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Operate fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Inspect completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Repair sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.
- Perform quality checks on equipment and materials, removed damaged or faulty metals and tools and transported waste to appropriate receptacles.
- Power up, calibrate and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Mentor apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Utilize furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
- Certified tube welding.
- Certified pipe welding.
- Certified plate welding.
- ASME certified.
- Experience in welding different types of metals such as: Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, hastelloy, and chrome molly.
Welder Fabicator Fitter
Cushing Metal Fabicators
Richmond
05.1996 - 05.2001
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and welding requirements.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Operated various welding equipment and tools for production tasks.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate assembly.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate welding execution.
- Performed inspections on welded joints to ensure quality and compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during production.
- Trained new employees on proper welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Followed safety guidelines to prevent accidents in the manufacturing area.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- 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.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- 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.
- Operated hand and power tools for precise fitting of parts and materials.
- Inspected final products for defects and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained work area cleanliness and organization to promote safety and productivity.
- Trained new employees on fitting techniques and equipment usage best practices.
- Modified existing fittings based on customer requirements and design changes.
- Documented production processes to support quality assurance efforts in manufacturing operations.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all tools used in the job.
- Cleaned machine parts with solvents before assembly or installation.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Carried out repairs on hydraulic systems as instructed by supervisor.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
- Adhered closely to safety protocols, applicable regulations and industry best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Installed piping systems for water, gas, steam and other liquids according to blueprints.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes in a safe manner.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Fit and welded piping to prevent leakage.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Aligned machines properly for efficient operation.
- Installed, maintained and repaired gas meters, regulator, gas lines and gas appliances.
- Assisted in investigations of gas fires and explosions.
- Tested newly installed systems for functionality prior to use.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Inspected completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Constructed base templates and interpreted construction and engineering blueprints.
- Performed quality checks on equipment and materials, removed damaged or faulty metals and tools and transported waste to appropriate receptacles.
- Repaired sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
- Manual and CNC metal shear.
- Manual and CNC sheet metal break.
- Experienced welding different metals like: carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Dump Truck Body Builder
Crenshaw
Richmond, Virginia
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the specific materials required for each job.
- Cut material.
- Fit material.
- Weld material.
- Build dump body for dump trucks to customers specifications.
- Punch metal.
- Used oxygen acetylene torches for cutting material.
- Used manual metal sheer.
Welder Fitter Frabicator
Stock Car Products
Richmond, Virginia
07.1992 - 08.1995
- Operated MIG welding equipment on various race cars and parts.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate welding execution.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards in welding processes and practices.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce material waste.
- Inspected finished welds for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained welding equipment through regular cleaning and minor repairs.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- 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.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- 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.
- Assembled stock car components using various hand and power tools.
- Inspected parts for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes.
- Maintained work area to ensure cleanliness and organization.
- Operated forklifts to move materials around the production floor.
- Followed blueprints and technical drawings for precise fittings.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure functionality.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all tools used in the job.
- Cleaned machine parts with solvents before assembly or installation.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Adhered closely to safety protocols, applicable regulations and industry best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Fit and welded piping to prevent leakage.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Calibrated a range of instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Inspected machines and identified any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Inspected completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Performed quality checks on equipment and materials, removed damaged or faulty metals and tools and transported waste to appropriate receptacles.
- Repaired sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
Education
Welder - Welding, Cutting, Fabricating, And Blueprints
Chesterfield Techional Center
Chesterfield, VA 09.1989 - 06.1991
Clover Hill High School
Chesterfield, VASkills
- Repair techniques
- Multi-process welding
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint reading
- Quality inspection
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Technical training
- Project specification
- Process optimization
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Shaping and cutting
- TIG welding expert
- AWS certified
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Weld tacking
- Precision measuring tools
- Precision measuring
- Specification interpretation
- Joint preparation
- Heat treatment
- Safety equipment usage
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Welding inspection
- Materials selection
- Fabrication
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Inspection protocols
- Rigging techniques
- Layout and fitting
- Project management
- Valve repairs
- Welding safety
- Hand-forming workpieces
- Design interpretation
- Critical thinking
- Personal protective equipment
- Steel fabrication
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Crane operation
- Reweld application
- Pipe fitting
- Horizontal welding
- Brake press operation
- Cutting techniques
- Flat welding
- Plasma arc welding
- Orbital welding
- ISO9001 trained
- Stick welding
- Maintaining components
- Product welding
- Distortion control
- Welding
- Surface preparation
- Vertical welding
- Tool operation
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Arc welding
- Material selection
- Worksite organization
- Health and safety
- Quality assurance
- Special alloys
- Non-destructive testing
- Oxy-acetylene welding
Timeline
Welder Fabicator Fitter
Super Radiator Coils
05.2001 - Current
Welder Fabicator Fitter
Cushing Metal Fabicators
05.1996 - 05.2001
Dump Truck Body Builder
Crenshaw
08.1995 - 05.1996
Welder Fitter Frabicator
Stock Car Products
07.1992 - 08.1995
Welder - Welding, Cutting, Fabricating, And Blueprints
Chesterfield Techional Center
09.1989 - 06.1991
Clover Hill High School