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Overview
Work History
Education
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Daniel Matrau

Climax,MI

Summary

Extremely dedicated to the mastery of fabrication. Constantly finding ways to improve my skills, knowledge, and efficiency. Great attitude no matter what. Extremely reliable, showing up to work hard every single day. More than willing to work overtime every week. Competent problem solver.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Custom Fabricator

Landscape Forms
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2023 - Current
  • Fabricated custom outdoor furniture
  • Used the following welding processes; Mig, Tig(non-structural)Mig Pulse, Tig Pulse(structural)
  • Welded a variety of metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
  • Welded various size metal. Ranging from thin 18 gauge steel to 1.5 inch heavy gauge steel and stainless steel
  • Worked in a fast paced, production environment
  • Worked on large projects independently that include many weldments that must fit together with absolutely no room for error
  • Interpreted complex blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise product specifications.
  • Used a variety of measuring tools including calipers, angle gauges, and other measuring tools
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment
  • Maintained an organized work environment
  • Consistent daily project documentation
  • Constantly involved in process improvement for efficiency
  • Followed safety rules no matter what
  • Forklift
  • Crane operation

Material Handler

Alro Steel Corporation
Battle Creek, MI
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Operated forklifts and cranes to safely transport materials within warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management and organization.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, enhancing productivity in material handling tasks.

Shop Hand

Carleton Equipment
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2022 - 05.2023

This was a co-op job during high school

  • Miscellaneous task focused on allowing full time mechanics to work in an efficient manner

Crew Member

McDonald's
Galesburg, MI
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in high-pressure environments.
  • Operated kitchen equipment and maintained food safety standards consistently.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
  • Trained new crew members on operational procedures and best practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Climax-Scotts
Climax, MI
05-2023

No Degree - Weld 182, Weld 184

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
04-2023

Skills

  • Complex and high quality fabrication
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Surface finishing
  • Rigging
  • Troubleshooting
  • Process improvement
  • Efficiency
  • Focus
  • Problem solving
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

I am the youngest person at landscape forms to be promoted to Fabricate custom projects in Studio 431. It also took me the least amount of time to be promoted. For reference, there are over 100 welder/fabricators at landscape forms in studio 431, we have 12 people. Studio 431 demands the highest quality and most competent fabricators. I was promoted within one year of working, at the age of 19, by far the youngest fabricator. I have worked on many big projects, including the renovation of Kalamazoo Country Club. Being apart of studio 431 has given me the opportunity to learn so many things from people who have been welding their entire life.

Non-work related accomplishments

  • State Champion powerlifter
  • All-State football player
  • All-State Honorable mention baseball player

Certification

The following certifications are only applicable to Landscape Forms, verified by our Certified Weld Inspector.

GMAW-P (structural)

  • mild steel to mild steel
  • mild steel to stainless steel
  • stainless steel to stainless steel

TIG(structural)

T-Joint, and v grove

  • mild steel to mild steel
  • mild steel to stainless steel
  • stainless steel to stainless steel
  • aluminum extrusion to aluminum extrusion
  • aluminum extrusion to cast aluminum
  • cast aluminum to cast aluminum

Timeline

Custom Fabricator

Landscape Forms
11.2023 - Current

Material Handler

Alro Steel Corporation
06.2023 - 11.2023

Shop Hand

Carleton Equipment
12.2022 - 05.2023

Crew Member

McDonald's
07.2021 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Climax-Scotts

No Degree - Weld 182, Weld 184

Kalamazoo Valley Community College