Preventative Maintenance Fabrication Welder

ME

MICHAEL A ECCLES

ad3i68@r.postjobfree.com 217-***-**** Sullivan, IL 61951

Structural Welding

Materials Selection

Welding

Equipment Operation

Fabrication

Welding Safety

GSI Assumption, IL

Welder

09/2012 - 09/2023

Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells. Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints. Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.

Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.

Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.

Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment. Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.

Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.

Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.

Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together. Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.

Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings. Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.

Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames. Kelly Construction Group Decatur, IL

Millwright/Fabrication Welder

07/2007 - 09/2012

Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.

Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.

Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications. Summary

Skills

Experience

Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques. Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.

Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics. Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.

Reassembled machines after repair work was completed. Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks. Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning. Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs. Disassembled defective machines for further inspection and repairs. Installed electrical wiring for new equipment according to blueprints provided by engineers.

Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.

Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area. Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.

Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools. Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.

Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.

Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.

Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings. Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place. Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met. Developed safety training programs and materials to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Understood and followed oral and written directions. Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Instructed students in the use of welding equipment and safety protocols. Provided guidance on proper techniques for different types of welds, such as MIG, TIG, and oxy-acetylene.

Performed regular maintenance on all welding equipment to ensure its functionality.

Ensured compliance with safety regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Agri Fab Sullivan, IL

Assistant Welding Supervisor

08/1994 - 07/2007

Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times by welders and other personnel in the welding area.

Monitored and inspected welds to guarantee accuracy and quality of work. Oversaw the daily operations of the welding department, including organizing workflow, scheduling projects, and assigning tasks to workers. Lunds Honda Motorcycle Decatur, IL

Customers Service Parts Counter

02/1990 - 07/1994

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Understood and followed oral and written directions. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Delivered goods to specified destinations in a timely manner. Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored stock levels. Supervised daily operations of the parts department, including ordering, stocking, and selling of products.

Monitored competitor activities and adjusted pricing accordingly. Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently. Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive rates were maintained.

Tracked orders through the supply chain process from purchase order placement until delivery at the store level.

Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.

Controlled daily parts program activities to improve sales and inventory management.

Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.

Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.

Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary. Fayetteville Tubular Sullivan, IL

Production Supervisor

10/1988 - 02/1990

Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.

Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.

Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.

Trained new staff on production processes and procedures. Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.

Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner. Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.

Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.

Managed daily operations within budget constraints while meeting deadlines.

Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.

Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.

Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries. Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.

Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.

Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.

Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.

Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.

Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices. Bethany High School Bethany, IL

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