Eric Schwing
Imperial Beach,CA
Summary
Driven sub arc welding machine with experience in circ welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Valmont Irrigation
04.2010 - 02.2017
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Submerged Arc Welder
Vestas Towers
05.2009 - 11.2014
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Fabrication Welder
C.B.S Constructors
06.2006 - 02.2008
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
Welder Machinist
Mpcc
02.2005 - 03.2007
Education
General Education
Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CAAssociate of Applied Science - All General Education
Mpcc
McCook, NE03.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Machine Shop Technology
Mpcc Trade School
McCook, NE03.2007
Skills
- Brake Press Operation
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- MIG Welding
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Manual Dexterity
- Wire Feed Machines
- Specification Interpretation
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Supply Management
- Structural Welding
- Welding Techniques
- Scaffolding Safety
- Parts Fabrication
- Portable Grinders
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Straightedge Measurements
- Brakes and Shears Operation
- Plasma Cutter
- Power Tools Operations
- Template Designs
- Acetylene Torches
- Heavy Metals
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Surface Material Preparation
- Punch Presses
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
- Work Order Analysis
- Grinding and Buffing
- Workpiece Examinations
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Maintain Equipment
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Metallurgy Process
- Overhead Hoists
- Welding and Bolting
- Stairs and Railings
- Custom Fabrication
- Fabrication Experience
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Overhead Welding Position
- Safe Work Practices
Timeline
Welder
Valmont Irrigation
04.2010 - 02.2017
Submerged Arc Welder
Vestas Towers
05.2009 - 11.2014
Fabrication Welder
C.B.S Constructors
06.2006 - 02.2008
Welder Machinist
Mpcc
02.2005 - 03.2007
General Education
Mount Miguel High School
Associate of Applied Science - All General Education
Mpcc
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Machine Shop Technology
Mpcc Trade School
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