Matthew Heupel
Manteca,CA
Summary
Practiced Welding Technician with 7 years of assembly, inspecting and testing experience. Exceptional proficiency with small components and strong mathematical aptitude to accurately interpret assembly drawings to manufacture quality products and samples. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Exceptional team player with a positive attitude and excellent workplace etiquette.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Welder/Fitter
Chassis Unlimited Manufacturing
05.2021 - Current
- Fabricated automotive parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Welded material utilizing MIG/GMAW procedures for automotive standards
- Grinded and cleaned welds to proper parameters
- Assisted in training new welders on design specifications and procedures.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications and ensured all Quality Control specifications were met for welding team of 8 people
Forklift Operator
Hampton Lumber
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within yard to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Loaded and unloaded large lumber pallets from train cars and flatbed trailers
- Performed annual inventory count to ensure no lost material
Fabrication Technician
Ferguson - Fire & Fabrication Division
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Fabricated commercial fire sprinkler systems to customer specification
- Cut pipe of specified thickness using plasma cutter and grooved ends for coupling attachments
- Welded on desired collar sprinkler heads using GMAW process
- Inspected and tested finished products for compliance with specifications
- Organized pipe and materials for warehouse stock and outbound orders
- Coordinated team member movements based on customer needs, avoiding delays and maintaining a safe work environment
- Unloaded and loaded all trucks/flatbeds of pipe and materials, responsible for shipping and receiving paperwork and procedures for on-time deliveries
Cast Iron Repair Technician
Lock-N-Stitch Inc.
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts as needed.
- Repaired cast iron parts and materials using multiple methods and material (MIG welding, Brazing, and Stitch pins)
- Managed tool room and prepared tools for offsite repairs
- Welded repairs on cracked parts
- Dismantled machines and equipment to remove defective parts.
Education
Technical Courses - Welding Technology
Las Positas College
Livermore, CAHigh School Diploma -
East Union High School
Manteca, CA2013
Skills
- Manufacturing and repair experience
- Metal Fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Cutting techniques (plasma, cold saw, band saw)
- Grinding and polishing tools (angle grinder, DA sander, polisher)
- Measurements and Calculations
- Parts Assembly
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Skilled operator of material handling equipment: crane and multiple forklift types
- Sales and customer service experience including handling large commercial accounts
Accomplishments
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Certification
Forklift operator - including Combi-Lift
Timeline
Lead Welder/Fitter
Chassis Unlimited Manufacturing
05.2021 - Current
Forklift Operator
Hampton Lumber
08.2020 - 05.2021
Fabrication Technician
Ferguson - Fire & Fabrication Division
03.2018 - 04.2020
Cast Iron Repair Technician
Lock-N-Stitch Inc.
04.2017 - 03.2018
Technical Courses - Welding Technology
Las Positas College
High School Diploma -
East Union High School