Matt DeClerck

Owner/operator of a trucking fleet of 3 trucks specializing in the delivery of grain to different grain handling facilities through out the state of illinois,

Performed all lawn care services for 52 different accounts, included mowing, landscaping, leaf and snow removal

inspected and repaired large mining truck frames prior to them going to the assembly line

• Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.
• Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
• Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
• Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
• Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
• Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
• Troubleshot equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime and keep projects on schedule.
• Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
• Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
• Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
• Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
• Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
• Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
• Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
• Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.

welded together large mining truck frames

Inspected and repaired rail cars.

• Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
• inspected and performed air brake tests on outbound trains
• Journeyman experience in rail car repairing, inspection, and maintenance in accordance with federal and AAR regulations.
• qualified in SMAW and FCAW welding processes that include 2F, 3F and 4F positions.
• Journeyman experience in rerailing cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and performing other work associated with wreck service on the railroad.
• Journeyman experience in straightening, fabricating, and replacing steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, ladder brackets, and sill steps.
  Repairing, removing, or replacing defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves, welding broken parts or securing new parts.