Matthew Mesikapp
Wheatland,WY
Summary
Talented fabrication welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivered high quality products. Excellent attention to detail reduced waste and resulted in increased efficiency. Operated machinery, including to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines. Precision-driven Fabrication Welder known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in MIG, and Stick welding techniques critical to fabricating high-quality products. Excel in interpreting blueprints and executing complex welding projects with precision. Strong communication and teamwork abilities ensure successful collaboration on diverse projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
High Country Enterprice
Wheatland, WY
05.2022 - Current
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Welded pipe in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
Welder
Alamo City Welding and Construction
San Antonio, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilized arc welding processes such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW, and Stick welding to join metal components together.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Fabrication Welder
High Country Enterprice
Wellington, CO
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Heavy Equipment operations.
Education
Advanced Pipe Welding - Welding Technology
Larimer County Community College
Cheyenne, WY08-2019
Welding Technologies - Welding And Metal Fabrication
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO08-2018
High School Diploma -
Berthoud High School
Berthoud, CO05-2018
Skills
- Weld testing
- Parts fabrication
- Defect repair
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Metallurgy
- Materials selection
- Job orders
- Welding symbols
- Grinders
- Plasma cutting
- Jig building
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- High-level welding
- Welding procedure verification
- Stick welding
- Flux core arc welding
- Crane and rigging safety
- Welding safety procedures
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Welder qualification test
- Blueprints
- Equipment management
- MIG welding
- Structure repair
- Welding codes and standards
- Structural fabrication
- Pipe welding
- Shop drawings
- Excavation
- Asphalt paving
- Valid Driver's license
- Hydraulic systems
- Concrete pouring and mixing
- Loader controls
- Loader operation
- Skid steer operation
Certification
- Mainline 6g uphill test
- 6g downhill test
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Alamo City Welding and Construction
06.2022 - 05.2023
Fabrication Welder
High Country Enterprice
05.2022 - Current
Fabrication Welder
High Country Enterprice
11.2018 - 05.2023
Advanced Pipe Welding - Welding Technology
Larimer County Community College
Welding Technologies - Welding And Metal Fabrication
Front Range Community College
High School Diploma -
Berthoud High School