Andrew Matthews
Redford
Summary
Experienced with robotic welding systems and automated processes. Utilizes advanced programming techniques to optimize welding operations. Knowledge of troubleshooting and maintenance that ensures consistent, high-quality output.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Weld Technician
Magna - Cosma Body Assembly Michigan
08.2025 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate components according to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently.
- Implemented improvements in workflow to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Executed routine maintenance on welding machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Reduced production downtime by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing welding machines in a timely manner.
- Improved overall weld performance by conducting regular preventive maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
- Conducted regular maintenance on robotic equipment to prevent operational downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired robotic systems, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
- Monitored robotic workflows, identifying inefficiencies and proposing process improvements.
- Developed troubleshooting guides for common robotic issues to streamline repair processes.
- Optimized robotic programming with custom code modifications, resulting in smoother operations.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Enhanced robot performance by conducting regular maintenance and tuneups.
- Coordinated with other technicians to complete large-scale projects efficiently.
- Reduced unplanned downtime by performing preventative maintenance on robotic equipment regularly.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
Weld Technician Apprentice
Magna - Cosma Body Assembly Michigan
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate components according to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently.
- Implemented improvements in workflow to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Executed routine maintenance on welding machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Reduced production downtime by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing welding machines in a timely manner.
- Improved overall weld performance by conducting regular preventive maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
- Conducted regular maintenance on robotic equipment to prevent operational downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired robotic systems, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
- Monitored robotic workflows, identifying inefficiencies and proposing process improvements.
- Developed troubleshooting guides for common robotic issues to streamline repair processes.
- Optimized robotic programming with custom code modifications, resulting in smoother operations.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Enhanced robot performance by conducting regular maintenance and tuneups.
- Coordinated with other technicians to complete large-scale projects efficiently.
- Reduced unplanned downtime by performing preventative maintenance on robotic equipment regularly.
Team Leader
Magna
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
- Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
- Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
- Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
- Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes.
- Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
- Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
Production Associate
Magna
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment.
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
- Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
- Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
- Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
- Adjust, clean, or repair products or processing equipment to correct defects found during inspections.
- Monitor machines that automatically measure, sort, or inspect products.
Education
Apprentice Completion Certificate - Mechatronics
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI08-2025
Certificate - Robotics Technician
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation
Full Sail University
Winter Park, Florida03.2017
High School Diploma -
Crestview High School
Crestview, Florida06.2010
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Analytical
- Work Ethic
- Adaptability
- Robotic welding
- Teamwork
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Problem diagnostics
Timeline
Weld Technician
Magna - Cosma Body Assembly Michigan
08.2025 - Current
Weld Technician Apprentice
Magna - Cosma Body Assembly Michigan
11.2022 - 08.2025
Team Leader
Magna
10.2021 - 11.2022
Production Associate
Magna
02.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
Crestview High School
Apprentice Completion Certificate - Mechatronics
Washtenaw Community College
Certificate - Robotics Technician
Washtenaw Community College
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