ERIC SHARP
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Blueprint-reading structural fitter and welder with hands-on experience in layout, fitting, and welding in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Handles oxyfuel and plasma cutting, fabrication equipment, and heavy-duty tow motors while following safety procedures and completing accurate work under deadlines.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
Great Falls, Montana
03.2026 - Current
- Unload freight trucks and sorted merchandise for efficient placement on Home Depot receiving floor.
- Stock aisles with freight from overheads, pallets, and carts.
- Replenished shelves according to Home Depot freight procedures and store standards to maintain product availability.
- Adhere to safety rules while handling equipment and freight materials. while handling equipment and freight materials.
- Work cooperatively with coworkers to complete tasks efficiently within deadlines.
- Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, electric lifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Identify potential problems in warehouse operations, preventing serious issues and ensuring smooth workflow.
Structural Fitter
ADF International
Great Falls, Montana
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Reviewed semi-complex fabrication blueprints for part details and requirements.
- Laid out parts, holes, copes, and bevels with precision.
- Fit semi-complex assemblies with minimal errors.
- Welded in flat (1G), horizontal (2G), and vertical (3G) positions.
- Recognized heat distortion and applied prevention methods.
- Detected welding discontinuities and facilitated prevention and repair measures.
- Operated oxyfuel and plasma cutting equipment proficiently.
- Used hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Coordinated workflow for self and 2-3 others through strategic planning.
- Worked under strict deadlines while applying leadership skills.
- Completed tasks independently while consistently meeting company standards.
- Used written and verbal communication effectively.
- Located key blueprint symbols and dimensions accurately.
Welder
BAE Systems
York, Pennsylvania
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Clarified job responsibilities to align team expectations.
- Welded aluminum in thicknesses up to 3in. using GMAW process per AWS and ASME codes for tracked vehicle manufacturing for military applications. Welded hi-hard AR400 steel in thicknesses up to 2in. using GMAW process per AWS and ASME codes for amphibious vehicle manufacturing for military applications. Certified in the 3G and 4G GMAW process for both aluminum and steel.
- Welded structural assemblies for BAE Systems defense shipbuilding projects.
- Interpreted blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Operated MIG, TIG, and flux-cored welding equipment.
Welder/Fabricator
Walton and Co.
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Interpreted blueprints and worked with mild steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, and various pipe dimensions, completing projects from light gauge metal to structural steel and heavy walled pipe using multiple machines, including assembly and pack out.
- Welded steel assemblies using MIG, TIG, and stick processes.
- Fabricated custom metal components for Walton and Co. shop and field projects.
- Read blueprints and shop drawings for precise fabrication work.
- Executed various job tasks across departments to support project completion.
Welder
ISI
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated and welded together.
- Measured parts using precision tools to verify alignment and fit.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Builder
Aesys Technologies
01.2012 - 03.2016
- Built assemblies for AESYS Technologies from blueprints and work instructions, selected parts and materials, and operated hand tools and power tools during fabrication work.
- Interpreted blueprints to fabricate boilers, VTBs, and related components, following specifications.
- Laid out and burned holes with oxy-acetylene torch, then installed couplings and tubesheets to meet ASME standards.
- Used sub-arc welding in vertical and horizontal positions, with welds checked by certified in-house inspector and AI before release for next process.
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- GMAW welding
- Fabrication layout
- Structural fitting
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Precision measurement
- Safety procedures
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Tool operation
- Safety compliance
- Team coordination
- Faulty equipment identification
- Teamwork
- Material identification
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
Previously held 2G and 3G certifications in stick, mig and flux-core processes with Aesys Technologies and currently pipe certified and tow motor certified with Walton and Co. Also certified to operate tow motors and other lifts (scissors, boom, etc.).
Certification
- OSHA 10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY AND HEALTH
Timeline
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
03.2026 - Current
Structural Fitter
ADF International
05.2023 - 10.2025
Welder
BAE Systems
09.2018 - 12.2021
Welder/Fabricator
Walton and Co.
10.2016 - 07.2018
Welder
ISI
04.2016 - 09.2016
Builder
Aesys Technologies
01.2012 - 03.2016