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Matthew Cole

Rutledge,United States

Summary

Driven welder with experience in GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and TGAW welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Oshkosh Defense
03.2024 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Dishwasher

Little Dutch Restaurant... Since 1939
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.

Line Worker

Colgate Palmolive Co
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Assembled and installed products on production lines according to established guidelines.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.

Line Worker

Double H Plastics
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Assembled and installed products on production lines according to established guidelines.

Mechanical Engineer

JBL Company
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
  • Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.

Drafter

Eastman Chemical Company
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
  • Used computer-aided design software to prepare project blueprints.
  • Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.

Education

Diploma - Welding Technology

TCAT Morristown
Morristown, TN
04.2024

Diploma - Mechanical Drafting Technology

TCAT Morristown
Morristown, TN
04.2019

Skills

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Oxyfuel CuttingWelding

Plasma Arc Cutting

Blueprint Reading

General Tool and Machine Knowledge

Shop and Welding Safety

AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Precision Measurements

References

Jamie(Little Dutch-Owner):(423)-736-7501

Paul Story(Oshkosh-Welding instructor):(865)-396-0454

Jason Lindsey(Oshkosh-Shift Lead):(865)-356-0407

Milburn Shortt(Oshkosh-Supervisor):(865)-902-6707

Timeline

Welder

Oshkosh Defense
03.2024 - Current

Dishwasher

Little Dutch Restaurant... Since 1939
05.2023 - 02.2024

Line Worker

Colgate Palmolive Co
02.2023 - 05.2023

Line Worker

Double H Plastics
10.2022 - 12.2022

Mechanical Engineer

JBL Company
09.2021 - 07.2022

Drafter

Eastman Chemical Company
09.2019 - 09.2021

Diploma - Welding Technology

TCAT Morristown

Diploma - Mechanical Drafting Technology

TCAT Morristown
Matthew Cole