Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Recieved first place in Project Manufacturing welding competition
Timeline
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MATT KUNSCH

Belton,MO

Summary

Experienced tradesman skilled in pipefitting and system installations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in blueprint reading, welding, and maintaining safety standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Pipe Fitter/ Sheet Metal Worker

Burlington Northern Sante Fe
10.2018 - 03.2024
  • Inspected, repaired, and maintained locomotive piping systems to include high pressure fuel, cooling water, oil, and air brakes in accordance with BNSF and Federal Railroad Administration guidelines
  • Conducted above tasks safely with no incidents while meeting deadlines
  • Worked as part of a team consisting of Machinists, Electricians, and Laborers to complete complex tasks safely and efficiently

Welder/ Quality Control Inspector

Harley-Davidson Manufacturing
08.2016 - 10.2018
  • Loaded welding robots, inspected welds, and made repairs as needed using GMAW and GTAW processes in manufacturing environment
  • Inspected for quality during manufacturing process on an assembly line and conducted final inspection and first test ride on dyno

Pipe Fitter/ Welder

JLM INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
02.2014 - 08.2016
  • Build, install and maintain piping systems for Paper mill and waste to energy plants across South-eastern US
  • Prepare, fit, and weld piping systems in-shop or on-site using fitting tools, GTAW, SMAW and FCAW processes according to blueprints or schematics
  • Proficient with Lock-out Tag-out procedures

Education

Associate of Science - Welding, Technology, And Management

Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO
12-2025

Skills

  • Pump installation
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Layout and fitting
  • MIG welding professional
  • Gas tungsten arc welding

Accomplishments

  • Inspected, repaired, and maintained locomotive piping systems to include high pressure fuel, cooling water, oil, and air brakes in accordance with BNSF and Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.
  • Conducted above tasks safely with no incidents while meeting deadlines.
  • Worked as part of a team consisting of Machinists, Electricians, and Laborers to complete complex tasks safely and effectively.

Recieved first place in Project Manufacturing welding competition

Assembled and welded parts according to a set of blueprints and welding procedure specifications within a timeline of two hours.  

Timeline

Journeyman Pipe Fitter/ Sheet Metal Worker

Burlington Northern Sante Fe
10.2018 - 03.2024

Welder/ Quality Control Inspector

Harley-Davidson Manufacturing
08.2016 - 10.2018

Pipe Fitter/ Welder

JLM INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
02.2014 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Welding, Technology, And Management

Metropolitan Community College
MATT KUNSCH