Vincent Matassa
Dania
Summary
Experienced metalworking professional with strong background in fabrication and assembly. Skilled in welding, cutting, and shaping metal to precise specifications. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing project needs. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, ensuring high standards and quality in every task.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metal Fabricator
Cusano's Bakery
Coconut Creek, FL
07.1998 - 01.2026
- Operated welding and cutting machinery to fabricate metal components for bakery equipment.
- Assembled and installed custom metal structures ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained inventory of metals and supplies, streamlining procurement processes.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot fabrication issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on safe operation of tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety culture.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure precision in fabricated products, reducing defects.
- Developed maintenance schedules for machinery to minimize downtime and optimize production capacity.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
- Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by performing thorough inspections of completed metalwork, identifying any defects or inconsistencies before delivery to clients.
- Utilized various metalworking tools such as shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts and bends in sheet metals.
- Completed complex welding tasks for structural components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
- Improved work area organization by implementing efficient storage solutions for tools, materials, and finished products.
- Assisted in design of proprietary fabrication technique, leading to patent application for company.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
Hollywood, FL06-1979
Skills
- Adaptability to change
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Hand tool proficiency
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Rigging and lifting
- Welding expertise
- Aluminum welding
- Press brake operation
- Power tool proficiency
- Manual machining
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural steel fabrication
- Tube bending
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Welding and fabrication
- Blueprints and specifications
- Inventory oversight
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
3 G certification
Timeline
Metal Fabricator
Cusano's Bakery
07.1998 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School