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Kelikupa Matu
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Experienced with welding techniques and fabrication processes such as TIG,STICK,MIG, and FLUX. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable welds on every type of metals from stainless steel,carbon, alloy,aluminum and even galvanized. Strong understanding of safety protocols and effective teamwork, contributing to efficient and safe project completion while working with attention to details.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitary welder /fabricator/fitter
Super Critical LLC
Mesa
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Executed TIG welding on sanitary tubing (1”-4”) and stainless steel pipe (schedule 10 & 40) to ensure high-quality standards in fabrication.
- Fabricated and installed sockets, flanges, hangers, supports, and framing for intricate piping systems.
- Operated forklifts daily to streamline material and equipment transportation, supporting timely project completion.
- Performed plasma cutting, grinding, and preparation of round and square pipe with precision to meet exact specifications for piping systems.
- Operated forklifts daily for efficient material and equipment transportation.
Welder/Fabricator/Fitter
DDT LLC
Laveen
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Performed TIG and stick welding on stainless and carbon steel for diverse structural and piping projects.
- Assembled I-beams, angle iron, flat bars, pipe, tube, diamond plate, flanges, and sockets to ensure structural integrity and adherence to project specifications.
- Mapped and interpreted blueprints to guarantee accurate fabrication and installation.
- Utilized plasma cutting and grinding tools for precise metal preparation and finishing.
- Assembled I-beams, angle iron, flat bars, pipe, tube, diamond plate, flanges, and sockets.
- Mapped and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and installation, facilitating smooth project execution.
- Maintained a meticulously clean and safe workspace, adhering to all PPE and safety protocols.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify compliance with stringent project standards and requirements, enhancing overall project quality.
Pipe Welder/Fabricator
Super critical
Mesa
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Executed TIG welding on sanitary tubing (1”-3”) and stainless steel pipe (schedule 10 & 40), contributing to the durability and functionality of piping systems.
- Fabricated and installed sockets, flanges, hangers, supports, and framing for piping systems, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Fabricated and installed sockets, flanges, hangers, supports, and framing for piping systems.
- Executed plasma cutting, grinding, and preparation of round and square pipe with high accuracy to meet project tolerances and quality standards.
- Operated forklifts daily to transport materials and equipment.
Sanitary Welder
Logistics fabrication
Avondale
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Fabricated and jacketed pipe (tube) specifically for sanitary applications.
- Interpreted and drafted blueprints, ensuring accurate fabrication and installation of components.
- Installed plates, hangers, flanges, sockets, and pipe/tube elbows (T and 90s) with in-place welding for system integrity.
- Interpreted and drafted blueprints to ensure precise fabrication and installation.
- Conducted pressure testing on all lines, verifying integrity and identifying leaks or faults before system operation.
Welder/Fabricator
Fire Training Structures
Phoenix
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Executed MIG welding and fabrication on steel square and round tubing, metal sheets, and structural components to meet project specifications.
- Constructed and repaired storage containers, door/window frames, handrails, and stairs, enhancing structural integrity and safety.
- Constructed and repaired storage containers, door/window frames, handrails, and stairs.
- Installed insulation, doors, and windows, and performed woodwork framing and board installations to improve building functionality.
- Installed insulation, doors, and windows, and executed woodwork framing and board installations.
- Maintained a consistently clean and organized work area at all times.
Welder/Fabricator
Delta fluids
Phoenix
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Executed TIG welding on stainless steel pipe and tube, ensuring high-quality standards for industrial applications.
- Ensured precise fit-up and accurate leveling of pipe assemblies, contributing to successful project completions.
- Cut and ground small pipe linings for precise dimensions.
- Maintained exceptionally clean welding areas and strictly followed all safety standards.
Package Handler
UPS Warehouse
Goodyear, AZ
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Executed loading and unloading of various transport equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- drive warehouse motors to take loads of packages to desired locations
- maintain a consistent flow on belts.
- keep areas clean, space for packages , and room for moving and lifting comfort
- lift packages between 50-100 pounds
- scan barcodes through system before transitioned to correct loading docks
- attend to damaged or leaky packages
Education
Diploma - Welding Technology
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Avondale, United States10-2022
Skills
- TIG welding
- Pipe welding
- Welding proficiency
- Stick welding
- MIG welding
- FCAW welding
- Welding methods
- Fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment operation
- Shaping and cutting
- Steel fabrication
- Structural welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Overhead welding
- Vertical welding
- Layout and fitting
- Precision measuring tools
- Measuring tools
- Welding procedures
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- graduated 9 month welding program and received graduation diploma.
- finished first project in 9 months in south florida
- gaining more and more knowledge every job and project
Interests
Timeline
Sanitary welder /fabricator/fitter
Super Critical LLC
04.2026 - 07.2026
Welder/Fabricator/Fitter
DDT LLC
12.2025 - 04.2026
Pipe Welder/Fabricator
Super critical
03.2025 - 12.2025
Sanitary Welder
Logistics fabrication
06.2024 - 09.2025
Welder/Fabricator
Fire Training Structures
06.2023 - 06.2024
Welder/Fabricator
Delta fluids
03.2023 - 06.2023
Package Handler
UPS Warehouse
08.2019 - 01.2022
Diploma - Welding Technology
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)