Matthew McConville
Waukesha,USA
Summary
Resourceful Custom Fabricator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in precision cutting, welding, and design interpretation. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution and client satisfaction. Ability to adapt and learn quickly, works well with others and has the ability to do mechanic work on pumps and motors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Fabricator
CGS premier
Muskego, WI
04.2023 - Current
- Build and fabricate fully custom medical trailers, food trailers, promotional/event trailers and more
- I do everything from cutting and welding steel and aluminum tubing to sheeting walls with plywood and enamel
- Help convert trailers from old jobs into new renditions for clients such as converting a merchandise trailer for Walmart to a fully functioning kitchen on wheels
- I am starting to learn the electrical side of the trailers such as wiring in wall outlets to ceiling led lights and even pulling cable and running power lines for hydraulic lifts and winches
- We use various types of saws to perform many different cuts for trim or base boards, I use miter saws for all our trim to make our finish fit perfectly
- My fabrication skills have definitely been useful to build and install many man doors and generator boxes for all different size trailers, we also build all of our stages and awnings in house so I have been learning aluminum fab work slowly with aluminum mig welding
- Operated advanced welding equipment to fabricate custom metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide fabrication processes.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure quality and precision in projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on fabrication techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspected finished products for adherence to specifications and quality standards.
- Inspected finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained detailed records of all production activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used for each job.
Apprentice Steamfitter
Summit Refrigeration
Menomonee Falls, WI
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Fit up pipe for senior welders, ensuring it was perfectly level and square even asking for their help when I wasn't sure how to get something level
- Label completed pipe for correct delivery and placement of product once it arrived at the jobsite
- Installed and maintained piping systems for refrigeration units.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and repairs.
- Operated hand and power tools for pipe fitting tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety compliance on job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections of installed systems for efficiency.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
- Maintained work area cleanliness and organization during projects.
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding job specifications.
- Cleaned debris from work area after completing tasks.
- Performed welding operations such as soldering, brazing, and cutting with torches or other hand tools.
Welder
J&R Manufacturing
Mukwanago, WI
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Welding large legs for a rolling equipment lift capable of 400,000 pounds
- Use shop crane and different forms of rigging to pick up and rotate leg to weld all sides and inside corners
- Perform multiple pass welds on multiple parts of the legs including preheating 3-4" thick steel on the base
- Check all welds and clean off all weld bbs multiple times before having a supervisor come over for a final check
- I personally would clean my workstation every day at the end of the day because of how much clutter I would make daily
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Assisted in developing welding procedures to improve efficiency.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Construction Laborer
SRU Electric
Cary, IL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Use of many types of hand tools to dig holes and trenches for fencing, conduit, grounds for lightning and many other projects
- I use CAD welding frequently to weld grounds for the cell tower or fence posts to redirect any electricity that may come into contact with the tower straight into the ground
- Often run into neighboring towns during the day to pick up equipment such as compactors or vibrators for concrete pours and compacting dirt and gravel from trenching
- I have started to learn how to run conduit in trenches using a porta bandsaw and PVC glue to correctly cut and glue the PVC
- Run wheelbarrows full of gravel and dirt into the tower sites when we couldn't get a skid steer in the places we needed
- Drive hours one way to jobsites to work for up to a few weeks staying in hotels rooming with other coworkers
- Assisted in site preparation and cleanup for electrical installations.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction tasks on schedule.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and job sites as needed.
- Supported electricians by providing tools and materials during installations.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure productivity and safety.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
Education
Welding Technician -
WCTC
Waukesha, WISkills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Working with pumps and motors
- General fabrication and welding
- Troubleshooting issues regarding machinery
- Driven and hardworking individual
- Works well with others
Timeline
Welder
J&R Manufacturing
09.2023 - 12.2023
Apprentice Steamfitter
Summit Refrigeration
08.2023 - 04.2024
Custom Fabricator
CGS premier
04.2023 - Current
Construction Laborer
SRU Electric
01.2023 - 04.2023
Welding Technician -
WCTC