Matthew Tate
Stanfield,AZ
Summary
Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Addictive Desert Designs and sharps welding, excelling in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Known for exceptional attention to detail and precision in fabrication, consistently delivering high-quality results. Proven ability to read blueprints and enhance workplace safety, ensuring projects meet rigorous standards and specifications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Sharps Welding and Mechanical Works
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Installer
Audio Express
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate installations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and successful project completion.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring all necessary supplies were on hand for each project without excess waste or stockpiling materials.
- Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
Welder
Addictive Desert Designs
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Education
Welding - Welding
Maricopa Skills Center
Phoenix, AZDiploma - General Studies
Snowflake High-school
Snowflake, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts fabrication
- Welding position proficiency
- Crane operation
- Joint preparation
- Surface preparation
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Brake press operation
Accomplishments
- Fabricated precision custom products and completed technical welding at a large-scale metal sign manufacturing company.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Welder
Sharps Welding and Mechanical Works
09.2022 - 03.2025
Installer
Audio Express
11.2021 - 02.2023
Welder
Addictive Desert Designs
04.2019 - 05.2021
Welding - Welding
Maricopa Skills Center
Diploma - General Studies
Snowflake High-school
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