ERIC THOMPSON

EMAIL: abg40r@r.postjobfree.com

CELL PHONE: (828) 514 – 2806

HOME PHONE: 828-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS

Good knowledge in welding and various metal fabrications. Strong abilities in in-depth knowledge of common

welding processes, physical dexterity for welding, fabrication processes and blueprint interpretation.

Competent in general inspection of weld joints and proficiency in most areas of general welding

specifications. Well organized, able to prioritize and meet deadlines. Able to work in

fast paced environments. I have good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership qualities

and a team player.

WORK EXPERIENCE

BMW/MAU

LOGISTICS

GREENVILLE, SC

2/2011-7/2011

• TRANSPORT PARTS TO THE AUTO LINE

• USE FORKLIFT OR TUGGER TO HAUL PARTS

• COLLECT EMPTY CONTAINERS TO BE REUSED FOR MORE PARTS

• KEEP INVENTORY ON PARTS NEEDED TO SUPPLY LINE

Morganton pressure vessel

marion, nc

11/2010

• weld pressure tanks together using mig weld technique

• weld fixtures into tanks top and bottom plates and leg support

• Stick weld top and bottom caps that form the pressure tank

• Set up welding machine

• Stick weld top and bottom head assembly on pressure tank

Hi-Tech Metal Fabrication

Welder

Raleigh, NC

1/ 2010 – 11/2010

• Maintain a high degree of productivity in spot, mig and tig welding production

• Ability to set up welding machine and spot welding machine for production use

• Spot weld or mig tig various parts interpreted by blueprints readings

• Experience using grinders, sanders,band saws and other welding hand tools

• Follow all safety rules, policies and safe work practices

• repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques

• position pieces to be welded using jigs, holding fixtures

• Work with machine shop to tap, bore and counter sink holes

Joan Fabrics

Weaving and Sample Preparation Supervisor

Hickory, NC

6/ 2003 – 3/2007

Supervised and coordinated activities of employees engaged in weaving operations

• Recorded production date to ensure yarn and warp stocked / available for production orders

• Maintained and managed daily fabric finishing samples for shipment

• Monitored and shipped out overstock yarn to offside warehouse

• Inspected, cleaned and maintained machines, tools and equipment in work area

• Trained new hirers

Mastercraft Fabrics

Design Assistant / Sample Cutter

4/ 1989 – 5/2003

• Maintained all quality sampling for design product line

• Performed cutting of fabric and leather using electric tools

• Performed fabric stitching, pinking and tagging of fabric items

• Verified yarn and warp availability for designers and production directors

• Processed development cost sheets, naming of fabric qualities for designer s

Shipping Clerk

4/ 1986 – 3/ 1989

• Maintained all fabric shipments for plant

• Packaged and shipped orders mainly utilizing FedEx and UPS systems

• Performed fabric sample cutting per customer request

• Operated forklift to transport fabric goods to different locations

• Filled customer request from fabric stock inventory

Warehousemen

1/1984 – 3/ 1986

• Loaded and unloaded fabric onto inspection frames

• Inspected finished fabric for defects

• Stored fabric in skids by fabric finishes

• Operated forklift to transport unfinished fabric to trailer

• Work with shop on various welding jobs using mig, tig technique

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Welding Technology Associates of Applied Science Degree 2 year program

Isothermal Community College

August 2007 - June 2009

3.6 GPA

Rutherfordton, NC

Diploma

East Rutherfordton High School

June 1984

Rutherfordton, NC

COURSES COMPLETED

SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe GMAW (Mig) FCAW/ Plate Cutting Processes

SMAW (Stick) Plate GMAW (Mig) Plate/Pipe Certification Practices

Symbols and Specifications GTAW (Tig) Plate Blueprint Reading

Inspection and Testing GTAW (Tig) Pipe Blueprint Reading: Mechanical

Stainless (Tig) Plate/Pipe Fluxcore welding Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office/Works (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Lotus Notes

Business Plan and Control Systems (BPCS)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Instructor’s Qualification Course 1997

Certificate for 5 years perfect attendance 1995

REFERENCES Available upon request

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