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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, CA

High School Diploma -

East Union High School
Manteca, CA
2013

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
Matthew Heupel