Eric Irwin

Experienced welding, fabrication, mechanical construction, and heavy equipment professional with more than a decade of experience progressing from skilled trades and equipment operations into supervisory and foreman roles. Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate job-site activities, manage production, operate heavy equipment, perform equipment maintenance, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications. Experienced in welding and fabrication, ductwork installation, labor supervision, equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and production management.

Mechanic / Foreman – Mechanical Construction - APOLLO MECHANICAL

(2024-03 - 2026-08)

Began employment as a mechanic and progressed to Foreman. Served as Foreman through completion of the project in August 2026.

• Supervised crews responsible for the installation of stainless steel and galvanized ductwork.
• Directed daily job-site activities, manpower, materials, and workflow.
• Coordinated with other trades and project personnel to maintain productivity and meet project schedules.
• Ensured work was completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.
• Provided direction and oversight to crew members throughout the installation process.

Heavy Equipment Operator / Maintenance - CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

(2023-10 - 2024-03)

• Operated rock crusher and front-end loader as part of county road and aggregate operations.
• Loaded trucks and safely operated heavy equipment.
• Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on rock crusher equipment.
• Performed preventive maintenance on various department equipment and trucks.
• Assisted with maintaining equipment in safe and operational condition.
• Helped minimize equipment downtime through routine maintenance and repairs.

Foreman / General Foreman - Y-12 CONTRACTOR

(2021-04 - 2023-10)

Began as a Foreman overseeing laborers and progressed to General Foreman. Advanced to General Foreman with responsibility for labor operations across three buildings.

• Supervised labor crews and coordinated daily work activities on Y-12 projects.
• Coordinated manpower, productivity, safety, and job-site activities.
• Worked with project management and other trades to keep work progressing according to schedule.
• Provided daily direction and oversight to labor crews and ensured assigned work was completed efficiently and safely.

Production Supervisor – Weld/Fabrication Shop - PRODUCTION IMAGE SIGNS

(2015-03 - 2021-04)

• Supervised daily production operations for the welding and fabrication shop.
• Foreman over shipping and receiving operations, overseeing incoming materials, outgoing shipments, and coordinating the movement of finished products and materials.
• Coordinated welding and fabrication activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Oversaw shop personnel, workflow, materials, and equipment.
• Directed employees and monitored production to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Ensured work was completed safely and according to project specifications.
• Assisted with resolving production and equipment issues to maintain workflow.

Fitter/Welder, Primary Structural Department - NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS

(2000 - 2015-02)

• Analyze architectural and manufacturing drawings to determine fabrication requirements.
• Fabricate structural components according to drawing specifications.
• Produce welds that meet or exceed AWS and IAS standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Operate overhead cranes in accordance with JSA requirements.
• Identify and resolve drafting issues in coordination with the Production Control Department.
• Assist coworkers by answering technical and production-related questions.
• Train new employees in proper welding techniques and procedures.
• Member of the NCI Road Crew, traveling to jobsites to identify and correct material and fabrication issues.
• Attend NCI safety meetings and actively participate as a Safety Committee Member.

Warehouse/LTL Shipping Department - NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS

(1995 - 2000)

• Processed all LTL shipments in accordance with job requirements and shipping schedules.
• Coordinated with carriers to schedule pickup times.
• Contacted customers to coordinate and schedule deliveries.
• Picked and packed warehouse materials according to job requirements.
• Received and processed materials from external vendors.
• Resolved backorder issues in coordination with the Purchasing Department.
• Ensured all jobs processed met the highest standards of workmanship.
• Provided excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.