Matthew Ridlington

• Promptly removed completed loads from press.
• Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
• Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance.

Programmed the press, feeder, Straightner for different jobs.

Did hourly quality checks using different gages, calipers, Micrometers, tape measures.

Certified in fork truck, die carts, 20 ton overhead crane.

Also took out and put in different dies for different jobs.

And also packed parts into containers.

I used the computer to to print off labels for amount of parts in the container. And also calculated how much scrap I had after running the job

• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
• Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring and other techniques.
• Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.