MATTHEW CIECALONE
Arnold,Mo.
Summary
Knowledgeable NDT Technician in non-destructive testing. Effectively identified material flaws and ensured structural integrity across various industries. Demonstrated expertise in liquid penetrant and magnetic particle testing, ensuring safety and compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Saint Louis Component Repair & NDT
07.2026 - Current
- Performed non-destructive testing using visual, penetrant, and magnetic particle methods.
- Interpreted inspection results to identify defects, cracks, and material discontinuities.
- Documented test findings and maintained accurate inspection records for compliance.
- Followed repair procedures to support component evaluation and release decisions.
- Coordinated workflow priorities to support timely inspection turnaround and shop efficiency.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols during testing processes, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries onsite.
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive identification of potential flaws and defects in materials.
Foundry Worker
STL Production Castings
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies and procedures to maximize safety, security and overall trust in organization and employees.
- Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors.
- Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities.
- Inspected castings for surface defects and dimensional accuracy
- Monitored molten metal pouring and maintained consistent casting flow
- Operated foundry equipment to prepare molds and cores
- Removed castings from molds and cleaned finished parts
- Followed safety procedures when handling heat-resistant tools and materials
- Supported furnace operations by staging raw materials and scrap metal
- Trained newer workers on safe foundry practices and workstation routines
- Enhanced foundry efficiency by maintaining and operating various types of foundry equipment.
NDT Technician
Aero Metal Finishing
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in developing new inspection techniques as necessary based on project requirements.
- Provided recommendations based on test results for repairs or further inspections needed.
- Calibrated equipment regularly to ensure accurate test results.
- Interpreted written inspection criteria and work instructions to verify product conformance before release.
- Performed fluorescent penetrant inspections on aerospace parts to identify surface defects and contamination.
- Prepared parts for testing by cleaning, masking, and applying required inspection materials.
- Documented inspection results accurately in quality records and maintained traceability for evaluated components.
- Coordinated with production and quality teams to resolve discrepancies and prevent nonconforming material flow.
- Followed aerospace safety, quality, and procedural requirements during inspection activities and part handling.
Inside Sales Specialist
Unigroup
06.2015 - 11.2022
- Responsible for initiating and answering telephone calls and processing electronic leads to sell, order, bill and schedule appointments for United Mayflower Container Services, full service moves and related products
- Acts as the primary interface with customers and agents to establish and coordinate the details of container rentals and full service moves, including providing price quotes, negotiating delivery and pickup dates, scheduling estimate appointments, proactively explaining and selling value-added offerings to customers, explaining rental agreement terms and conditions, educating the customer on the moving/storage process and accurately processing credit card payments
- Assumes responsibility for following up with customers to secure potential sales, clarify issues, resolve problems, research answers and provide innovative alternative solutions
- Responds to inquiries, complaints, and commendations from customers and dealers
- Maintains lead center database, creates/maintains various reports and contributes to company profitability by selling value-added services to customers
- Gather, document, and analyze competitive data
- Responsible for meeting all sales objectives, customer satisfaction targets, productivity measurements, and all other objectives as specified
- Met or exceeded target sales goals monthly
Laborer
Tower Group Contractors
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris
- Loaded and unloaded building materials
- General labor
- Painting
- Roofing
- Measurements & Geometry
- Learning the Trade of Carpentry
Kitchen Manager
Sandrina's
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Written up in Sauce Magazine as having the “Best Late Night Food.”
- Regulate employee productivity
- Prepare weekly specials
- Make employee schedules
- Prepare dinner service and make the menu each day
- Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing
- Maintained kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition
- Utilized a Product mix report to monitor year to date cost increasing year over year profit
- Responsible for keeping inventory and ordering product
Education
High School -
Adult Education Center
St. Louis, MO03.2000
Skills
- Liquid penetrant inspection
- Aerospace NDT applications
- Magnetic particle inspection
- NDT procedure development
- Corrosion monitoring
- Eddy current testing
- Leak detection methods
- Quality control measures
- Forklift
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Visual inspection techniques
- CNC machine operation
- Weld inspection
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Composite material inspection
- Ironworking proficiency
- Industrial Painting
- Precision measuring tools
- MIG weld
- Technical report writing
- Assembly
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
10-15. Purchasing and ensuring cost controls to work within the budget to ensure year over year profitability.
Timeline
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Saint Louis Component Repair & NDT
07.2026 - Current
Foundry Worker
STL Production Castings
04.2023 - 02.2025
NDT Technician
Aero Metal Finishing
10.2022 - 01.2023
Inside Sales Specialist
Unigroup
06.2015 - 11.2022
Laborer
Tower Group Contractors
06.2014 - 12.2014
Kitchen Manager
Sandrina's
04.2012 - 06.2014
High School -
Adult Education Center