Matthew Cook
Rock Island,20
Summary
Started welding in high school got into the apprenticeship program at McLaughlin body company finished the program got hired on work there for two years.then moved on from there to Cadorath building augers for variety of companies. I’ve done few type of different welding stick,mig,Tig
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MIG Welder
Cadorath
Orion, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
- Worked closely with quality control personnel to address any identified issues promptly, supporting a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.
- Consistently met or surpassed performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and demonstrating strong work ethic in all aspects of the MIG Welder position.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
- Enhanced weld quality by utilizing MIG welding techniques for various metal types and thicknesses.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various cutting tools such as plasma cutters or oxy-acetylene torches, contributing to the accurate preparation of materials for welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Welder
McLaughlin Body Company
Moline
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Built John Deere,CNH tractor cabs
Education
Diploma -
Rockisland High School
Rockisland 06.2023
Welding -
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL06.2023
Skills
- Welding Safety Procedures
- Joint Preparation
- Vertical Welding
- Work Area Cleaning
- Horizontal Welding
- Flat Position Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Hand tool use
- Safety awareness
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Welding Certification
- Pulse MIG Welding
- Welding Symbols Interpretation
- Fabrication
- MIG welding
Certification
10 hour osha construction card
Timeline
MIG Welder
Cadorath
03.2024 - Current
Welder
McLaughlin Body Company
06.2022 - 05.2024
Diploma -
Rockisland High School
Welding -
Black Hawk College