Matthew Cronin
Cochrane,AB
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railcar Mechanic Apprentice
Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary, AB
06.2025 - Current
- Conduct thorough inspections of rail cars to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Test air brakes
- Repair or replace worn and broken parts
Field Welding/Overhead Door Technician
Top Knotch Doors
Fort McMurray, AB
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Installed and repaired various overhead door systems, ensuring optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Conducted preventative maintenance checks to prolong equipment lifespan and minimize downtime.
- Following Safety measures to keep a safe workplace at all times
- Lock Out Tag Out energized systems
- Working at heights on EWP & Scissor lift
- Use of Fall Protection and Fall Arrest
Field Welder
Henry Drilling
Langley, BC
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies
- Operate welding equipment and monitor welding processes to avoid distortion
- Read work orders, instructions, formulas and processing charts
- Handle, install, position and move materials
- Operate skid steer and forklift as needed
- Signal equipment operators to move large work pieces
- Pre and Post Trip inspections on equipment and vehicles
Welder
AIT Canada
Langley, BC
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Welding to a high standard on aerospace tooling
- Set up, operate and maintain equipment
- Welding custom tools and machined parts
- Used several different Welding processes including TIG and GMAW
- Lock out tag-out procedures
- Participate actively in safety meetings
Welder
Advance Machines
Richmond, BC
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Welding custom tools and machined parts
- Used several different Welding processes including TIG and FCAW
- Use of overhead and jib cranes
Education
Diploma - Welding - C Level
British Columbia Institute Of Technology
Burnaby, BC01.2012
Certification
Class 3 with Air Brakes
Level C Welding
Previous Training in:
- Arial work platform and scissor lift
- Fall Protection
- H2S Alive
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift and loader
Timeline
Railcar Mechanic Apprentice
Canadian Pacific Railway
06.2025 - Current
Field Welding/Overhead Door Technician
Top Knotch Doors
11.2022 - 05.2025
Field Welder
Henry Drilling
03.2020 - 04.2022
Welder
AIT Canada
08.2017 - 01.2020
Welder
Advance Machines
06.2012 - 08.2017
Diploma - Welding - C Level
British Columbia Institute Of Technology