Matthew Havens
Topeka,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented with exceptional skills in addressing problems and driving continuous improvements with forward-thinking and creative approaches. Dependable, punctual and hardworking team player with desire to take on challenging new roles. Knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Work well independently and as part of a team with excellent communication skills. Effective at organizing and cleaning up worksites to keep jobs moving smoothly. Good repair and maintenance skills. Years of experience operating equipment as far back as the age of 14, such as farm tractors, grain trucks, dump trucks, skid loaders, wheel loaders, multiple sizes of forklifts, mowers including zero turn and brush mowers. Minor experience with bulldozers and excavators.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist Apprentice
Topeka Foundry And Iron Works
04.2021 - Current
- Performed quality assessments, measurements and final inspections as assigned by supervisor.
- Measured to nearest micron and cut pieces to specification.
- Operated band saws, grinders, hand tools, CNC mills and lathes in machine shop.
- Inspected parts using calipers, micrometers and depth gauges.
- Maintained shop equipment by checking fluid levels and sanding and cleaning parts.
- Made deliveries and ran errands for the shop.
- Deburred, polished and ground machine parts to preserve functionality.
- Lifted items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Kept work area neat and tidy to safeguard workspace and efficiently locate tools and other items.
- Operated manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
Plumber's Apprentice
SAMCO
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Measured, threaded, and cut black pipe for gas lines.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Operated drills, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Shipping Lead
HME
11.2011 - 05.2018
- Operated telehandler forklifts, regular forklifts, combi-lift forklift that would pick 50,000 lbs, yard trucks, semi trucks, skid loaders, wheel loader, 1 ton trucks with trailers.
- Loaded structural steel on semi trailers as small as pallets up to items over 70' ft long and up to 25,000 lbs.
- Responsible for load accuracy, yard organization, assigning jobs/loads to employees under me, and communicating with supervisors/drivers/suppliers.
- Welded, painted, organized material, and some maintenance when needed.
Electromechanical Technician
Northrop Grumman
06.2005 - 11.2011
- Fixed/repaired electric motors, gearboxes, drum rollers, and mail sorting machines.
- Maintained neat and clean work area to eliminate hazards.
- Investigated electrical malfunctions with ammeter, multimeter and temperature probe test instruments to determine problems and apply solutions.
- Identified and specified required parts to repair and rebuild manufacturing equipment.
- Obtained forklift and aerial lift platform licenses to meet optimum labor utilization.
- Installed electrical and mechanical components with accuracy and efficiency.
- Completed skilled soldering, corrections and wiring tasks to produce high-quality work.
- Followed technical orders to correctly assemble electronic products or components.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to completed detailed work on various components.
Education
Certified Diploma - Machine Tool Technology
Kaw Area Technical School
Topeka, KS05.2008
Certified Diploma - Diesel Mechanics
Kaw Area Technical School
Topeka, KS05.2005
High School Diploma -
Burlingame High School
Burlingame, KS05.2005
Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safe Driving
- Equipment Rebuilding
- Installing and Repairing Equipment
- Machinery Repair
- Copper Soldering
- Pipe Measuring and Cutting
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and Unloading
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Timeline
Machinist Apprentice
Topeka Foundry And Iron Works
04.2021 - Current
Plumber's Apprentice
SAMCO
05.2018 - 03.2021
Shipping Lead
HME
11.2011 - 05.2018
Electromechanical Technician
Northrop Grumman
06.2005 - 11.2011
Certified Diploma - Machine Tool Technology
Kaw Area Technical School
Certified Diploma - Diesel Mechanics
Kaw Area Technical School
High School Diploma -
Burlingame High School
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