Matt Edgar
Hockessin,DE
Summary
Dynamic Lead Fabricator with extensive experience, excelling in metal fabrication and quality control. Proven track record in process improvement and team leadership, delivering custom solutions that exceed customer expectations. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and effective communication, ensuring precision and satisfaction in every project.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Fabricator
A&r Iron Works, Inc.
Trainer, PA
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Fabricate custom railings, both commercial and residential, with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass. manage shop workers, jobs, fabrication and installations.
- Assisted in developing new techniques to improve efficiency in the fabrication process.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Conducted regular inspections of finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials, tools, and supplies needed for fabrication projects.
- Supervised and trained a team of fabricators to ensure quality production.
- Created detailed drawings using CAD software for custom fabrications.
- Fabricated machine parts using lathes, mills and various other powered equipment.
- Maintained quality control standards for all fabricated products.
- Completed preventative maintenance tasks for machinery and scheduled large-scale repairs.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Owner/operator
Edgar Metal Fabrication llc
Wilmington, DE
01.2017 - 02.2021
- I started my own shop and worked on everything from trucks and trailers to railings and food trucks.
- custom one off creations from structural steel/aluminum, to precision sheet metal work
- residential work, such as railings, stainless steel kitchen necessities, ramps, stairs, ect
- welding repair or equipment, trucks, trailers
- modify existing structures or create from scratch to meet customer requests
- proficient with all hand tools, press brakes, pipe benders, torches, welders, ect
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Welder/fabricator
Keystone Structures
Kennett Square, PA
06.2005 - 12.2017
- started out as a summer/weekend job in HS
- learned welding and fabrication skills from others
- ended up leaving as most proficient employee so i could start my own business
- became proficient with machinery such as press brakes, shears, plasma cutters, welders, steel and aluminum
- we fabricated stand alone steel and aluminum buildings, everything from gas pump kiosks to level 8 bullet resistant guard buildings for government installations such as the White House and NSA in Fort Meade
- proficient with electrical wiring involved
- proficient with finishing exteriors, from automative paint to stucco and stone exteriors
- Performed routine maintenance on machines used in the fabrication process, such as welding torches and grinders.
- Maintained quality control standards for all fabricated products.
- Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of Delaware
Newark, DESkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Welding techniques
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Technical drawing
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Machine setup
- Welding expertise
- Production scheduling
- CNC operation
- Deadline adherence
- Precision measuring
- Assembly techniques
- Welding and fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fastening methods
- Specification reading
- Troubleshooting
- Plasma cutting
- Corrosion prevention
- Inspection procedures
- Manual machining
- Blueprint evaluation
- Mechanics
- Riveting processes
- Adhesive bonding
- Production error handling
- CAM software proficiency
- Fabricating and welding
- Hand tool usage
- Material prepping
- Sandblasting techniques
- Machinery operation
- Powder coating
- Hand and power tools
- Gas metal arc welding
- Measurement verification
- Structural welding
- Precision cutting
- Painting and coating
- Measurement tools
- Installation and maintenance
- Fabrication
- Repair work
- Galvanizing processes
- Finishing techniques
- Sheet metal work
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Surface preparation
- Welding equipment
- Blueprints and specifications
- Quality assurance
- Stick welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- MIG welding
- Tig welding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Fabricator
A&r Iron Works, Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2024
Owner/operator
Edgar Metal Fabrication llc
01.2017 - 02.2021
Welder/fabricator
Keystone Structures
06.2005 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of Delaware
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