Matthew Johnson
Potosi,WI
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembler
John Deere Dubuque Works
Dubuque, Iowa
08.2025 - Current
- Utility in department 158
- Diagnose and repair skid loaders post production
- Cover for employees not at work and help the line catch up when issues arise
- Install lines, wiring and hoses to the boom of the skid loader
CNC Robotic Welder
John Deere Dubuque Works
Dubuque, Iowa
01.2019 - 08.2025
- I have worked in department 161 before the split on both loader lift arm side as utility. On the dipper and boom side I have ran standard and extendible dippers, couplers and boom tack. I was in this department for most of my time at John Deere
- Replaced wire for the robot and manual welder
- I have also been in departments 156, 183, 182 and 158.
Welder
XL Specialized Trailers
Manchester, IA
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Read blueprints for heavy haul trailers
- Build to within tolerance and weld heavy haul trailers
Welder
EIP
Earlville, Iowa
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Build and weld attachments for gates
- Build and weld gates
Mechanic
Driveline
Dubuque, Iowa
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Basic help around the shop
- Repair rear differentials
- Oil changes and inspections on trucks
- Help install snow plows on trucks
Mechanic
Mechanical Advantage
Dubuque, IA
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance to ensure engine reliability and vehicle safety
- Use diagnostic computer to find issues with ignition, fuel, or timing
- Diagnose and replace worn suspension, and brake parts
- Replace and balance tires
Structural Welder
NCI Building Systems
Monticello, IA
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Installed and welded base plates, purlins, and stiffening plates on columns and rafters
- Built and welded crane columns
- Used a carbon arc rod to back gouge column and rafter flanges to ensure a CJP weld joint
Locomotive Mechanic
Relco Inc
Albia, Iowa
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Installed copper lines for air brake systems.
- Bent and welded underframe air piping on large projects
- Tested and fixed air leaks in braking system to within acceptable leak down range
- Installed rebuilt engines, generator, aux generator into upgraded locomotives
- Designed, fabricated and welded in mounting plates for air valves under the cab floor and in the engine room
Diesel Mechanic
South Central Diesel
Oskaloosa, Iowa
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Diagnosed and repaired company truck fleet to ensure operational efficiency.
- Identified and resolved electrical issues on trucks and trailers.
- Replaced tires to maintain safety standards.
- Performed basic preventative maintenance to extend vehicle lifespan.
- Performed DOT inspections to ensure truck and trailer safety of company and customer fleets
Education
High School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School
Dubuque, IA05-2011
Skills
- Component assembly and skid loader repair
- Blueprint reading and welding
- Electrical diagnosis and repair
- Vehicle inspection
- Team collaboration
- Mechanical diagnosis and repair
- Creative problem solving
- Quick learner
Timeline
Assembler
John Deere Dubuque Works
08.2025 - Current
CNC Robotic Welder
John Deere Dubuque Works
01.2019 - 08.2025
Welder
XL Specialized Trailers
04.2018 - 12.2018
Welder
EIP
09.2017 - 03.2018
Mechanic
Driveline
05.2017 - 09.2017
Mechanic
Mechanical Advantage
05.2016 - 05.2017
Structural Welder
NCI Building Systems
05.2015 - 05.2016
Locomotive Mechanic
Relco Inc
01.2014 - 05.2015
Diesel Mechanic
South Central Diesel
04.2013 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School