ERIC PROULX
****B Bancroft Drive, Apt ***B Sudbury, ON P3B 4C9 Tel: 705-***-**** E-mail: *************@*******.***
PROFILE
A dedicated Welding Technologist with a strong work ethic and excellent time management, organizational
and interpersonal skills. Clear judgment incorporated with sound knowledge, problem-solving abilities and
attention to detail contribute to an ability to get the job done. Professional Interests include developing team
relationships, product sales and operations management. Other interests include metallurgy and different
types of cutting applications, welding processes and procedure development. I have a valid Ontario G
license and willing to travel.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Air Liquide Canada Inc, Sudbury ON February 2012- Present
Satellite Coordinator
Scheduled all daily distribution of products to customers
Coordinated cylinder distribution and product management (min/max) for all Northern Ontario
Satellites
Scheduled and maintained all operations for the Sudbury filling plants
Ensured safety and quality under ALMS policies for Northern Ontario
Identifies causes of work related problems and implements corrective measures
Accomplishments:
Completed a 14 week work term in Timmins Ontario as inside sales rep. This experience details
my proficiency in Air liquide operations and sales experience.
Brose Automotive, London ON July 2011 – October 2011
Laser Welding Technician
Provided general maintenance of Trumph Nd Yaig lasers (changed arc lamps, cooling system, filters)
Provided general maintenance of welding work cells (Installed and change sensors, resolve
clamping issues etc).
Conducted weld inspection of parts produced, made robot re-teaches as necessary
Performed quality control checks on Chrysler, Volkswagen, Subaru, Suzuki and Mercedes Benz
parts and resolved issues resulting from inspections
Configured reference signals for laser cells using 4D laser processing software
Accomplishments:
A solid understanding and knowledge of 4D laser welding processing software for disk and Nd
Yaig lasers and use of ABB welding robots
BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION RAIL SYSTEMS, Thunder Bay, ON May 2010 - April 2011
Welding Engineering Technologist
2 Eric Proulx
Researched documents to determine special requirements and establish dimensional information,
documented all welding processes in a Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) and presented to
Welding Engineer; created a weld data sheet to provide required information for shop welder to
perform work
Supported Methods Department by interpreting drawings and locating procedures in data base to
resolve issues such as fit-up, welding, heat treatments etc.
Maintained welding certificates of new and pre-existing welders
Provided guidance and instruction on procedures to shop welders
Scheduled the CWB representative to perform testing of welders
Performed trouble shooting for various welding machines including ESAB, Lincoln, Miller, Hobart,
OTC and Thermal Dynamics
Conducted visual inspection of various products to guarantee quality
Maintained equipment in proper order for testing and ensured availability of all necessary material
required for testing
Accomplishments:
Utilizing a solid understanding and knowledge of procedures, determined quality control issues
on manufactured products and revised welding procedures
MODATEK SYSTEMS (MAGNA CORP.), Milton, ON September to December 2008
Co-op student Northern College
Performed quality control checks on GM and Chrysler parts and resolved issues resulting from
inspections
Conducted weld inspection of parts produced
Utilized Paxit program to ensure all products achieved correct effective throat as per General Motors
and Chrysler requirements
Programmed points into the pendant of robot and operated Fanuc robots to weld these
predetermined points
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (CONT’D)
HORTON CB&I, Niagara-on-the Lake, ON January to April 2008
Co-op student Northern College
Read blue prints as provided by supervisor and made mathematical calculations to determine
welding costs for projects
Conducted quality control inspections and resolved issues utilizing ASME, API and customer codes
and communicated information to field engineers
NORARC WELDING SHOP, Earlton, ON May to September 2007
Co-op student Northern College
Performed basic welding and problem solving assisting with the manufacture of various products
Operated as a field welder in paper mills and copper refineries
SELF EMPLOYED – SUMMER POSITIONS 2005 - 2006
As Recipient of Fed Nor Small Business Development for students, conducted various jobs including
cutting grass for seniors, landscaping, washing windows, dump runs, painting, fixing and repairing
old windows
Developed management and business entrepreneurial skills
EDUCATION
NORTHERN COLLEGE Kirkland Lake, ON
Welding Engineering Technologist (co-op) Diploma 2009
Welding Engineering Technician (co-op) Diploma 2008
KAPUSKASING DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL, Kapuskasing, ON
Graduated with an OSSD Diploma 2006
Recipient - Welding and Technical Studies Bursaries
Other Work Skills:
First Aid Certified
AutoCAD, Word Processing Programs, Spread Sheet Programs
Great interpersonal skills
Fred Pryor Seminars “ Criticism & Discipline Skills for Managers”
References available upon Request