Frederic Acker
Hershey
Summary
Accomplished Certified Welder with extensive experience at UKM Transit Products, skilled in shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding. Demonstrated precision in welding inspection and fabrication techniques, ensuring high-quality results. Known for strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving, consistently meeting stringent specifications and safety standards.
Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Gamlet
08.2025 - Current
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
- Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
- Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Certified Welder
UKM Transit Products
08.2024 - Current
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Tank Welder
Highland Tank
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
Welding
ETI – School of Skilled Trades
Chicago, IL04-2023
Skills
- Weld testing
- Structural fabrication
- Visual inspection
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Flux-cored arc welding
- TIG welding
- Welding procedure verification
- Fabrication
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Electrical safety
- Specification reading
- MIG welding
- Custom fabrication
- Carbon steel welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding codes and standards
- Welding safety procedures
- Flux core arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Stick welding
- Aluminum welding
- Plasma cutting
- Blueprints
- Troubleshooting tactics
- Stainless steel welding
- Grinders
- Hazard communication
- Power tool safety
- Post-welding treatment
- Personal protective equipment
- Scrap reclamation
- Job orders
Certification
- Welding, UKM Transit Products
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Gamlet
08.2025 - Current
Certified Welder
UKM Transit Products
08.2024 - Current
Tank Welder
Highland Tank
06.2023 - 08.2025
Welding
ETI – School of Skilled Trades