Nigel Erickson
Hutchinson,MN
Summary
Dedicated Welder/Fabricator with 20 years of experience in sanitary food grade, pharmaceutical, chemical, and petroleum industries. Expertise in advanced welding techniques and fabrication processes, ensuring precision and quality in high-pressure environments. Strong problem-solving and technical skills, ready to transition into new field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Intelli-core
08.2025 - Current
- Managed welding and fabrication department.
- Aluminum GTAW, and GMAW welding.
- Reading blueprints and model
- Quality control inspections to ensure weld integrity and compliance.
Owner/Operator
American Industrial Piping Inc.
06.2020 - 11.2024
- Bidding work for future projects.
- Welding and fabrication of sanitary food grade piping and equipment.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and optimal service delivery.
- Developed schedules to optimize staffing and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Trained new staff.
Pipefitter/Welder
Steelcraft LLC.
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Installed and repaired hpp piping systems in industrial facilities.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise installations.
- Collaborated with project managers.
- Welding hpp GTAW and SMAW.
Education
No Degree - Welding Certification
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN01-2006
High School Diploma -
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson, MN01-2005
Skills
- Welding-GTAW, SMAW, GMAW
- Welding Certifications- API 1104, ASME Section IX HPP, AWS D11
- Blue print reading P&ID, ISO, 3D
- Quickbooks
- Bidding and quoting work in the sanitary, petroleum, and structural industries
- Working as a team member while leading and motivating others
- Fabrication layout of tanks, skidded systems, and equipment
Timeline
Welder
Intelli-core
08.2025 - Current
Owner/Operator
American Industrial Piping Inc.
06.2020 - 11.2024
Pipefitter/Welder
Steelcraft LLC.
04.2020 - 04.2021
No Degree - Welding Certification
Ridgewater College
High School Diploma -
Hutchinson High School