- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Motorbike Riding
Matthew Taylor
Auckland
Summary
Fabricator/Welder with extensive experience at Rex Industrial Equipment, skilled in MIG & TIG welding. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste through meticulous quality inspections and equipment maintenance. Strong mechanical aptitude and collaborative mindset drive successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction. A strong focus on reliability & a get the job done attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator/Welder
Rex Industrial Equipment
05.2019 - Current
- Operated welding equipment and machinery to fabricate components per specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
- Oversaw maintenance of tools and equipment, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials to precise specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment to ensure optimal performance levels during high-demand periods.
- Customized metal parts to client specifications, enhancing customer satisfaction with tailor-made solutions.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Maintained detailed records of production and assembly processes.
- Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and performance.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- 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.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Production Assistant
Redwood Engineering Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2019
Machine Operator
Anglo Engineering
02.2014 - 01.2016
Education
NCEA Level 2 -
Mt Roskill Grammer School
AucklandSkills
- Fabrication
- Power tool operation
- Machinery operation
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Repair work
- Metal fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Blueprints and specifications
- Structural welding
- Manual machining
- Welding equipment
- Machinery set up
- Mechanics
- Forklift operations
- Overhead crane operation
- Mechanically inclined
- Manufacturing
Interests
Timeline
Fabricator/Welder
Rex Industrial Equipment
05.2019 - Current
Production Assistant
Redwood Engineering Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2019
Machine Operator
Anglo Engineering
02.2014 - 01.2016
NCEA Level 2 -
Mt Roskill Grammer School