espence360@gmail.com Eric Spence
welder/constructin worker
Troutville,VA
Summary
Motivated construction laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust. Disciplined construction leader and worker and focused on completing highest quality construction work. Skilled builder with manual dexterity, depth perception and reading and math skills to add value to diverse job site roles. Hardworking and reliable mechanic with strong ability to work on just about anything Offering professional welding and dependable leader. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Siding Installer
Wolford Siding
Fincastle, VA
01.2012 - Current
- Broke metal for windows, doors, soffit trim for whole house,one piece returns and any custom pieces needed
- Installed all types of siding hardie , smart lap, all types of vinyl can from start to finish
- set up scalfolding
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Loaded and unloaded ladders, walk boards, latter jacks and other large tools and equipment to prepare for job tasks.
- Highly trained and profesionaly skilled at this ob
Structural Welder
roanoke vally steal
Raleigh, NC
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum and steel.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- moment welds , welded crossbeam and floor pan installation using cutting torch,mig welder, arc welder and plasma cutter
Fabrication Welder
Frieght car of america
Roanoke, VA
02.2009 - 09.2010
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Education
GED -
Lord Botetourt High School
Daleville, VA03.2004
Skills
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Situational Awareness
- Code Compliance
- Large-Scale Measurement
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Problem-Solving
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Installation and Finishing
- Equipment Inspection
- Demolition and Destruction
Timeline
Siding Installer
Wolford Siding
01.2012 - Current
Structural Welder
roanoke vally steal
05.2010 - 01.2012
Fabrication Welder
Frieght car of america
02.2009 - 09.2010
GED -
Lord Botetourt High School
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