Matthew Tyndall
Seattle,WA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Seadrunar Recycling
Seattle, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly of structures.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols while performing welding tasks in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity on projects.
- Participated in training sessions to improve welding techniques and operational efficiency.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
Painter
Profection Painting
Bellingham, WA
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion
- Applied various types of paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers with precision
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety
- Assisted in selecting appropriate paints and finishes based on project specifications
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within designated timelines
- Conducted quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy of finished work
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
Drywall Finisher
Katwall Steetstud and Drywall
Seattle, WA
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Applied joint compound and finishing techniques to achieve smooth drywall surfaces.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and quality standards.
- Operated tools including taping knives and sanders for precise finishing work.
- Inspected finished work for defects, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety regulations.
- Removed damaged drywall and wallpaper to prepare for new installations.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Achieved smooth and consistent wall surfaces by applying drywall compound and sanding.
- Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
- Ensured long-lasting quality workmanship by consistently inspecting finished surfaces for defects or inconsistencies before final approvals.
- Cut and hung drywall on walls and ceilings, taping and finishing joints and corners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn, WA06-2001
Skills
- MIG welding
- Pipe welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Plasma cutting
- Fabrication
- Welding safety procedures
- Hand tool safety
- Parts fabrication
- Exterior painting
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Self-directed and motivated
- Caulking and crack filling
- Touch-up painting
- Wall repair
- Commercial painting
- Team player
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Seadrunar Recycling
05.2025 - Current
Painter
Profection Painting
09.2023 - 02.2025
Drywall Finisher
Katwall Steetstud and Drywall
07.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Auburn Riverside High School