Matthew Rushing
Dardanelle,AR
Summary
Dedicated welder with proven skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Strong attention to detail and safety compliance, ensuring quality outcomes in fabrication and welding projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Baker Refrigeration Systems
Russellville, AR
08.2018 - Current
- Operated MIG, TIG and STICK welding equipment for fabrication of refrigeration components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in production processes.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols in welding operations.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime during production runs.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained accurate records of welding processes and materials used for inventory tracking.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Education
Welding
UWI
Pottsville, AR01-2018
High School Diploma -
Pottsville High School
Pottsville, AR05-2016
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Blueprint reading
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Welder
Baker Refrigeration Systems
08.2018 - Current
Welding
UWI
High School Diploma -
Pottsville High School