Matthew Hoggard
Yantis,Texas
Summary
Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled at reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet project deadlines with quality results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Power Lift Doors of Texas
Mineola, TX
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Delivery Driver
Fix & Feed
Sulphur Springs, TX
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Pulling delivery invoices and loading the truck with the product to be delivered on location in a timely manner
- Store to store transfers of products
- Skytrack and forklift operator
- Helped customers at the store load products in between deliveries
Welder/Fabricator
Express Employment
Sulphur Springs, TX
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Was sent out on temporary assignments to different warehouses
- At these different locations I used my skills in welding/fabricating, fit ups, and forklift operations.
- Ronnie's Welding Services was the last location I worked for in Sulphur Springs, TX, where I performed auto collision repairs, suspension replacements, bushing replacements, electric and airbag replacements on brakes on 18-wheeler trailers, gooseneck trailers, and farm equipment.
Education
6G Advanced Pipe Welding, 6G Pipe Welding, And 3G Structural Steel Welding - Welding Technology
Paris Junior College
Sulphur Springs, TX08-2022
GED -
Windham School District
Henderson, TX10-2020
Automotive Specialization (Auto Fundamentals) - Automotive Mechanics
Windham School Disrict
Teague, TX05-2019
Skills
- Surface Preparation
- Stick Welding
- Materials Selection
- Sub-arc Welding
- Structural welding
- Torch cutting
- Equipment Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding
- Fabrication
- TIG welding expert
- Shaping and cutting
- Pipe welding
- AWS certified
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Vertical Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Precision measuring
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
Certification
- AWS certified in 3G Structural Steel (SMAW)
- AWS certified in 6G Pipe Welding (SMAW)
- AWS certified in 6G Advance Pipe Welding (GTAW)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Power Lift Doors of Texas
08.2023 - 08.2024
Delivery Driver
Fix & Feed
07.2022 - 04.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Express Employment
03.2021 - 04.2022
6G Advanced Pipe Welding, 6G Pipe Welding, And 3G Structural Steel Welding - Welding Technology
Paris Junior College
GED -
Windham School District
Automotive Specialization (Auto Fundamentals) - Automotive Mechanics
Windham School Disrict
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