Summary
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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Matthew Thomsen

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces. Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled at reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet project deadlines with quality results.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder/Welding Fabricator

Altec Industries
Dixon, CA
06.1996 - 07.2021
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.

Pipe Welder

California Pipe Fabricators
Vacacille, CA
07.1993 - 05.1996
  • Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
  • Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
  • Maintained a clean work area by removing debris and cleaning up spilled materials.
  • Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during the job.
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
  • Measured angles accurately with protractors during fitting operations.
  • Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Martins Metal Fabricators
Vacaville, CA
02.1990 - 07.1993
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.

Hardware Store Clerk

Orchard Suppy Hardware
Vacaville, CA
04.1987 - 03.1990
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with merchandise using pallet jacks or hand trucks.
  • Organized back-room storage areas to maximize space utilization.
  • Tracked incoming shipments to verify accuracy of order quantities.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise from the storeroom or warehouse.
  • Assisted customers with product selection based on their individual needs and preferences.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly manner and answered inquiries about products, prices and availability.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.

Education

Welding Certification - Welding/ Industrial Arts

Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA
07-1989

Skills

  • Pipe welding
  • Welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Torch cutting
  • Structural welding
  • Stick Welding
  • AWS certified
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • TIG welding expert
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Vertical Welding
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication

  • Crane Operation
  • Fabrication

Affiliations

  • i have sense high school been into all types 4x4 and offroad platforms. i used the race mountainbikes and soon after that i got into building Jeep and all kinds of off road vehicals. Everything from frames,roll cages,to bumpers,axles and suspensions.

Accomplishments

  • Ive held Lead Man and Supervisor roles at Altec'

Certification

  • Ive been forklift certified and licenced at every place of employment. I have been Haswopper and fire trained at Altec. I have multiple welding certs from each employer.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder/Welding Fabricator

Altec Industries
06.1996 - 07.2021

Pipe Welder

California Pipe Fabricators
07.1993 - 05.1996

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Martins Metal Fabricators
02.1990 - 07.1993

Hardware Store Clerk

Orchard Suppy Hardware
04.1987 - 03.1990

Welding Certification - Welding/ Industrial Arts

Solano Community College

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