Matthew Flagg

• Operated printing machines to produce quality lithographic plates.
• Conducted regular maintenance on equipment for optimal performance.
• Monitored production processes for quality control, identifying defects and implementing fixes.
• Assisted team members in streamlining workflows to enhance production efficiency.
• Maintained accurate records of production runs and machine settings for compliance.
• Operated machinery safely alongside a team of operators.
• Calibrated and adjusted machine settings in preparation for production.
• Achieved consistent product quality through regular quality checks and adjustments.
• Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
• Updated daily production logs and reported incidents to management.
• Contributed to achieving production goals while adhering to quality standards.
• Addressed mechanical issues through root cause analysis to improve machine reliability.
• Set up and operated machinery to produce high-quality products.
• Improved production efficiency by troubleshooting machinery to reduce downtime.
• Assessed equipment post-production and performed preventive maintenance.
• Managed inventory levels of raw and finished materials for optimal availability.

• Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components with precision.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
• Conducted quality inspections of welds to maintain adherence to industry standards.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance production efficiency.
• Led troubleshooting efforts for welding issues, ensuring minimal downtime in operations.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
• Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.

Studied four main processes of welding, earned certifications in all four.

Trained in basic metallurgy and weld inspection.

Studied pipe fitting and blueprint reading.