MATTHEW KLUGE
Davenport,IA
Summary
I am a hardworking, reliable individual, enjoy learning new skills, and working in diverse environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
TIG Welder
Modine manufacturing
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
03.2024 - 11.2025
- TIG weld aluminum tanks (cast and billet) tanks to radiator core.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication of components.
- Inspected welded parts for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Conducted leak tests to confirm functionality and reliability of finished products.
Quality / Forklift Operator /Production MIG Welder
A.O.C Metals
Lawrenceburg, TN
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Operated MIG welder to fabricate components from February 2019 to June 2022
- Inspected parts for defects to ensure quality standards were met
- Executed material handling tasks efficiently in warehouse environment.
Forklift Driver
Amazon.com
Lebanon, TN
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to ensure timely shipment processing
- Received and processed incoming shipments at loading dock.
- Facilitated training sessions for new associates to improve their job readiness on P.I.T. operations to enhance safety and efficiency
- Contributed to safety committee efforts to enhance employee safety awareness.
Forklift Driver
Americold Logistics Llc
Murfreesboro, TN
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Operated palletizing machinery to streamline product organization
- Operated palletizing machinery
- Facilitated loading and unloading of goods to ensure timely delivery
Soldier
U.S. Army
Ft. Benning, GA
07.2001 - 12.2002
- Developed skills to deliver emergency medical support during military operations.
- Completed intensive training to master infantry tactics and techniques for operational readiness.
- Gained soldiering skills to enhance effectiveness in military operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Radiographic Tech
Anthem Career College
Nashville , TNSkills
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- blueprint reading
- quality inspection
- leak testing
- material handling
Activities
- Alpha Beta Kappa
- Student Mentor
Timeline
TIG Welder
Modine manufacturing
03.2024 - 11.2025
Quality / Forklift Operator /Production MIG Welder
A.O.C Metals
10.2018 - 06.2022
Forklift Driver
Amazon.com
10.2014 - 06.2017
Forklift Driver
Americold Logistics Llc
06.2013 - 07.2014
Soldier
U.S. Army
07.2001 - 12.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Radiographic Tech
Anthem Career College