Matthew Priddy
Burden
Summary
Detail-oriented welder and fabricator with strong skills in MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Committed to OSHA compliance and quality workmanship in metal fabrication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Welder/fabricator
Newberry Fence and Gate
Sedan, KS
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated MIG,ARK, and TIG welding machines to fabricate metal components for fences and gates.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of structures.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety compliance and efficiency.
- Assisted in the installation of fence systems, ensuring quality workmanship on-site.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines while adhering to safety protocols.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and processes in weld preparation and execution.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Education
Welding Technology - Welding
Cowley College
Arkansas City, KS05-2025
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Stick welding
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Parts fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- Special alloys
- Non-destructive testing
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Welder/fabricator
Newberry Fence and Gate
07.2025 - 04.2026
Welding Technology - Welding
Cowley College